Consortium
The NavHyS consortium brings together 14 leading partners from 8 European countries, combining expertise from the space industry, shipbuilding, transportation, and energy and safety. In addition, the project benefits from the guidance of an External Advisory Board, comprising major manufacturers, end users, policymakers, and associations from the maritime sector.
ArianeGroup – Germany
ArianeGroup is an expert in the handling, management and safekeeping of liquid hydrogen. It is now proposing for maritime, aeronautics and railroad application its liquid hydrogen portfolio. ArianeGroup is the coordinator of the project and is in charge of designing the architecture and testing the liquid hydrogen fuel system. https://ariane.group/en/
North Star Shipping – United Kingdom
North Star Shipping is a shipping company that owns and operates a fleet of vessels engaged in the offshore industry, providing comprehensive operational experience. North Star has committed to decarbonisation pathway accordingto IMO regulations and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. It is dedicated to developing zero-emission vessels using sustainable fuels, particularly hydrogen. North Star will define the operations scenario and confirm the operability of the proposed design. https://www.northstarshipping.co.uk/
VARD Design (VARD) – Norway
VARD Design (VARD) is the ship design and engineering arm of VARD Group, a company in the Fincantieri Group. VARD is a shipbuilder specialising in design and construction of highly advanced ships within the offshore, naval and expedition cruise segments. VARD is committed to be leading in the green- and technology transition within maritime operations. The Group has extensive experience in dealing with various ship fuels like Liquefied Natural Gas, methanol and ammonia and has been involved in several research projects focused on energy efficiency and ship- and system design to accommodate for the use of alternative fuels in future ships. VARD will design and engineer the ship. https://www.vard.com/
ENGIE – France
ENGIE is a historical leader in gas marketing in France and the first operator of gas infrastructure in Europe. It is a demonstrator of green hydrogen injection into the gas distribution network in France. It has also contributed to the construction and maintenance of hydrogen stations for buses. ENGIE will design the supply chain and bunkering station. https://www.engie.com/en
INERIS – France
INERIS is dedicated to the prevention of risks posed by economic activities to the health and safety of people, property, and the environment. The Institute specialises in research and expert analysis of technological hazards, aiming to gain a better understanding of phenomena that can damage health, assets, and the environment. INERIS will contribute to hazard identification and leak frequencies evaluation. https://www.ineris.fr/en
Research Institutes of Sweden AB (RISE) – Sweden
Research Institutes of Sweden AB (RISE) is a research institute and innovation partner. RISE has extensive experience in safety analysis, particularly in hydrogen hazards and HAZID (Hazard identification) workshops, as well as the IMO alternative design process (MSC.1-Circ.1455). RISE will bring competencies in safety analysis, hydrogen hazards assessment, and HAZID analysis. https://www.ri.se/en
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) – France
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is a classification society with considerable expertise in gas-fuelled and hybrid battery-powered ships. As part of its commitment to supporting the maritime industry’s energy transition toward climate neutrality, BV collaborates closely with industry stakeholders to advance innovative and sustainable solutions. BV will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide approval in principle for the developed technologies. https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com/
LEITAT – Spain
LEITAT is a technological center that focuses on developing technologies across sectors. It manages technologies that create sustainable social, environmental, economic, and industrial value. It is a key European player in performing sustainability and circularity assessments of technologies. LEITAT will be in charge of the LCA of the NavHyS solution. https://leitat.org/en/
The University of Birmingham (UoB) – United Kingdom
The University of Birmingham (UoB) ranks among the world’s top 100 universities for research. With a strong track record in technology and engineering -the proposed area of collaboration- the University successfully bridges the gap between industry and academia. UoB’s key role will focus on scaling up the technology, as well as on TCO, CAPEX and OPEX evaluation. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/
European Research Institute for Gas and Energy Innovation (ERIG) – Belgium
European Research Institute for Gas and Energy Innovation (ERIG) is an European research and development organisation with the objective to guide gas in the transition process towards a future renewable based energy system. ERIG will ensure the dissemination, communication and exploitation of the project results. https://erig.eu/
Gas and Heat (GAH) – Italy
Gas and Heat (GAH) is a leader in the design, construction, supply and installation of systems and tanks for the propulsion and storage of liquefied gases for marine use as well as for land storage facilities. Over the past 1.5 years, GAH’s R&D activities focused on liquid hydrogen storage systems. GAH’s key role will be the design of the LH2 fuel tank. https://www.gasandheat.it/en/
Benkei – France
Benkei is a consultancy company supporting its clients in defining and implementing their innovation strategies and collaborative projects. Benkei has specialised expertise in open and collaborative innovation, as well as in setting up and managing collaborative projects. Benkei will lead and support the project coordination and management. https://www.benkei.eu/
The Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN) – Germany
The Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN) is a maritime network founded in 2011, comprising more than 380 members from business, science, politics, and administration across the five federal states of Northern Germany- along the coastline from Poland to the Netherlands. MCN is an associated partner in the project. https://www.maritimes-cluster.de/en/
