Hydrogen-Powered River Boat Project (H2Ocean)

Project description

The shipping industry is set to make a radical shift over the next three decades towards carbon-free fuels and energy sources to meet the target set in the International Maritime Organisation's Strategy to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions from the sector by at least 50% from 2008 levels by 2050. This transition will require major investments in infrastructure for the production and distribution of new fuels, and a new and modernised fleet.

This project is an example of a step in this direction. It consists of the development of a hybrid hydrogen or synthetic fuel-powered river boat for transporting people or goods, or for leisure purposes, along the Bilbao river.

Impacto medioambiental

From the outset, the circular economy has been an integral part of the project. The boat is designed to be modular, and the modules will be built from recycled materials. Moreover, since the vessel will be a living lab, it will test the recycled materials in real conditions and validate their applicability for the maritime sector. In doing so, the boat will help incorporate recycled materials and equipment into the maritime sector as a whole.

7,500 tons / year

reduction in CO2 emissions