Hydrogen storage system for fish training vessel

The order from Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark, will see the hydrogen fuel storage system installed onboard the fishing training ship Skulebas, which is operated by Maaløy Upper Secondary School in Norway.

“Hvide Sande Shipyard is proud of being part of Vestland County’s hydrogen project,” said said Mike Bylov Torsland, senior project manager at Hvide Sande Shipyard. 

”This project fits perfectly with our vision of being a leading provider of zero-emission technology for the maritime industry, with our previous experience from both battery and methanol technology.”

Zero-emission technology

Hexagon Purus validates is working towards validating its market position as an early-mover in zero-emission technology for the maritime industry.

Along with that drive is a continued focus to make green hydrogen available for use in the maritime industry, which the company sees as being critical to reduce GHG emissions.

As hydrogen, a key contributor to the energy transition, continues to build momentum globally, more than 30 countries have released hydrogen roadmaps and more than 1,000 hydrogen projects have been announced globally to date.

Green hydrogen is projected to supply up to 25% of the world’s energy needs by 2050.

“Hexagon Purus is at the forefront of developing innovative hydrogen storage solutions for the maritime industry. We are thrilled to deliver our zero-emission onboard storage technology to educate the future officers and sailors of the Norwegian maritime industry,” said Robert Haugen, managing director of Hexagon Purus Maritime.

“We continue to see strong interest in our hydrogen storage technology as the maritime sector accelerates its decarbonization efforts. This order further validates our strong market position as an early-mover in zero-emission technology for the maritime industry.”

Delivery of the hydrogen fuel storage system is scheduled for Q2 2024.