Accelerating zero-emission shipping between Oslo and Rotterdam, and beyond
The transition to zero-emission short-sea shipping has reached a pivotal milestone as the EU-funded HyShip project welcomes the SeaShuttle container vessels as its new real-world demonstrators. Supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the project is tackling one of the maritime industry’s most persistent challenges: creating an end-to-end liquid hydrogen ecosystem that connects fuel…
The EU-funded HyShip project is taking a major step forward in the transition to zero-emission short-sea shipping, with the SeaShuttle container vessels now serving as real-world demonstrators. This project aims to create a comprehensive liquid hydrogen ecosystem, from fuel production to port infrastructure and vessel operations, bridging the gap between isolated trials and fully operational corridors.
Two hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle vessels, built by partner Samskip, will be the flagship ships, using 32 Ballard FCwaveTM 200 kW fuel cell engines to generate a combined 6.4 MW of zero-emission power. Over their 18-month commercial demonstration, these ships are projected to cut CO2 emissions by approximately 25,000 tonnes annually.
Key to the project's success is the development of safe, scalable port bunkering infrastructure, led by Norway's LH2 Shipping, which will enable the safe transfer of liquid hydrogen from shore to ship. The HyShip project is generating essential operational knowledge and safety standards, validating the entire liquid hydrogen value chain, and bringing together a diverse consortium of stakeholders to pave the way for widespread hydrogen-powered shipping across Europe.
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