External Advisory Board

The External Advisory Board of the NavHyS project is composed of leading representatives from the maritime sector, including potential end-users, manufacturers, and industry associations. The Board will provide strategic guidance and feedback on project developments to ensure that the developed solutions address real-world operational needs and achieve strong market relevance and uptake.

Eng. Andrea Borzacchiello

𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳 - 𝘏𝘺2𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘐𝘗𝘊𝘌𝘐 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘪 𝘚.𝘱.𝘈.

Eng. Andrea Borzacchiello is a Mechanical Engineer who has been part of Fincantieri S.p.A. since 2019. He previously worked at Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A. as Project Engineer on an innovative project before joining the Group’s Innovation Department within the Corporate Unit in 2021. He currently serves as Lead Project Engineer of the Wave 2 the Future Project, the Fincantieri’s IPCEI Hy2Tech project, where he is responsible for technical coordination. He also acts as Innovation Specialist for new materials initiatives in the Fincantieri Group.
Through his involvement in the IPCEI Hy2Tech project, Mr. Borzacchiello has developed extensive expertise in various disruptive hydrogen technologies, including power generation and storage systems, with a particular focus on liquid hydrogen applications. At the same time, he established strong partnerships with several companies across the hydrogen value chain, especially from the maritime sector.

Ellen Ruhotas

𝘊𝘌𝘖, 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘓𝘰𝘨 𝘓𝘵𝘥

Ellen Ruhotas is a globally recognised leader in the storage, handling and transportation of oil, chemicals, gases and new energy products. With over 30 years of experience, she has designed and built facilities and led major terminal operations across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. In recent years, Ms. Ruhotas has become a key figure in developing supply chains for both liquid hydrogen and liquid CO₂. She has particular expertise in developing first-of-their-kind commercial liquid hydrogen supply chains, focusing on the development of midstream infrastructure, including large-scale oceangoing LH2 vessels as well as storage and handling facilities for the carriage and distribution of LH2 in Europe and Asia. In 2024, she was awarded the Hydrogen Medal for her pioneering work advancing Europe’s green hydrogen future.

Fraser Bennie

𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳, 𝘈𝘙𝘛𝘈 𝘎𝘮𝘣𝘏

Fraser Bennie is a mechanical engineer with 29 years of experience working with cryogenic liquids and fuels for maritime applications. He currently works as Marine Business Development Manager at ARTA GmbH, focusing on LNG, liquid hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol transfer systems. In parallel, he serves as team leader for “liquefier-to-ship” LH2 logistics for a European shipowner, with responsibilities in the field of port approvals and safety. Mr. Bennie’s expertise includes the definition of cryogenic transfer fuel systems, vacuum-insulated tanks and fuel gas systems, and the commissioning, troubleshooting, and long-term maintenance of LNG carrier gas handling systems, including onboard reliquefaction. Moreover, he has spent the past 7 years working on liquid hydrogen activities, leading LH2 business development initiatives towards container and cruise ship owners and operators

Ivan Østvik

𝘊𝘌𝘖 & 𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘓𝘏2 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘚

Ivan Østvik is a naval architect and maritime entrepreneur with more than 3 decades of experience in industrial energy transitions and risk-based ship design. With an MSc in Naval Architecture and a PhD in risk-based design, his work bridges engineering rigor, regulatory innovation, and commercialisation of next-generation energy systems.
Østvik is a pioneer in the industrialision of liquid hydrogen as a scalable marine fuel. He led the end-to-end realisation of the world’s first liquid-hydrogen-powered ferry, MF Hydra, for Norled, establishing new technical, safety, and certification frameworks for cryogenic hydrogen propulsion in commercial service. As Founder and CEO of LH2 Shipping AS, he is now focused on scaling liquid hydrogen solutions through the development of standardised LH₂-fuelled vessels and the build-out of fuel supply chains, including production interfaces and port bunkering systems. The ambition is industrial deployment, linking ship design, energy infrastructure, and regulatory pathways into bankable, scaled zero-emission solutions for Northern Europe and beyond.