About the project
Background
The push for a green transition aimed at carbon neutrality has led various sectors to adopt green solutions. In the maritime industry, liquid hydrogen is a promising alternative fuel due to its high energy density and strong potential to reduce carbon emissions. However, its widespread adoption is still hampered by significant design and safety challenges. The NavHyS project addresses these barriers, paving the way for sustainable long-distance shipping powered by liquid hydrogen.
Objectives and Impact
The NavHyS project aims to develop innovative solutions for the use of liquid hydrogen (LH2) as a sustainable energy carrier in the maritime sector. It will deliver an approved design concept of an LH2 storage and fuel system to be integrated into Service Operating Vessels (SOVs) providing maintenance for offshore wind farms. With this design, presenting a disruptive innovation compared to previous maritime projects and guidelines, NavHyS will play a crucial role in decarbonising the shipping sector while ensuring that Europe remains at the forefront of clean hydrogen technology.
Design Concept and Benefits
By the end of the project in 2027, NavHyS will deliver the approved design of a vessel equipped with a 200-300 m3 tank below-deck, carrying 12 to 18t of liquid hydrogen bunkered in less than 2 hours. This will enable a zero-emission strategy for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms, where the long distances to plants necessitate an operational cycle of up to 10 days, requiring large amounts of fuel.
