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eCap Marine to provide hydrogen power solutions to Samskip and Møre Sjø vessels
Møre Sjø and Samskip have both contracted eCap Marine for their emission-free power generation needs eCap Marine secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. The Hamburg-based engineering specialist …
Jul 10, 2025 / Vessels
Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners successfully complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker
Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners successfully complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, have …
Apr 24, 2025 / Curious
Viking and Fincantieri Announce World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and Two New Ship Orders
Debuting in 2026, the Viking Libra Will Be Capable of Operating with Zero Emissions; New Ship Orders Would Bring Viking’s Ocean Fleet to 21 Ocean Ships by 2031 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking …
Apr 8, 2025 / Cruise
Klaipėda Port moves into the future: the country’s first hydrogen-powered ship is already in the water
The first ever green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship in Lithuania, commissioned by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, has been moved from shipyard into water. Leaving no trace on the environment, it will clean other vessels entering the …
Jan 23, 2025 / Vessels
ABS Approves Innovative Hydrogen Vacuum Insulation System from HD KSOE
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received ABS approval in principle (AIP) for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen transport and storage. The vacuum insulation system from HD KSOE is designed to reduce the …
Jan 22, 2025 / Curious
DNV approves CryoVac’s ‘world’s first’ prismatic liquid hydrogen tank design
CryoVac’s liquid hydrogen storage system, featuring a vacuum insulation system, has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV. The cryogenic hydrogen storage-based solution involves cooling hydrogen to around -253°C. The …
Dec 17, 2024 / Curious
Höegh Evi to partner with SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle to develop strategic infrastructure for hydrogen import to France and Europe
Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports. The hydrogen will be imported from …
Nov 5, 2024 / Curious
LATTICE receives Approval in Principle for LPV tanks and LH2 fuel gas supply system
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to LATTICE Technology Co., Ltd. (LATTICE) for its innovative design and development of Lattice Pressure …
Oct 10, 2024 / Vessels
ABS Approves Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Design from Samsung Heavy Industries
ABS issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., LTD. (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. Caption: Rendering courtesy of Samsung Heavy Industries Co., LTD. The 20,000 cbm vessel features Type …
Sep 27, 2024 / Vessels
DNV awards AiP to HD Hyundai for 80K CBM electric propulsion Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier: An innovative solution to enable large-scale hydrogen shipping
DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its electric propulsion liquid hydrogen (LH₂) carrier design concept that could enable 80,000 cubic metres of LH₂ storage and transport. …
Sep 17, 2024 / Curious