Germany’s shipyard Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) and Canadian intermodal transportation company Oceanex signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the design of a climate-neutral container roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) vessel.
The partners will investigate the utilisation of alternative fuels, such as ammonia, methanol, synthetic and biofuels as well as hydrogen, and the technologies based on them with regard to the Oceanex operational area.
According to the Flensburg-based shipyard, the approach of FSG is a comprehensive life-cycle analysis that links long-term economic and ecological perspectives already in the planning stage.
Building our fleet of vessels to ensure we’re leveraging the latest technologies and the most environmentally friendly fuel sources is critical
Sid Hynes, Executive Chairman of Oceanex, stated.
Recently, Lloyd’s Register (LR) awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Norwegian ship owner Torghatten Nord for two hydrogen-powered vessels operating on Norway’s longest ferry route, Vestfjordstrekninga, connecting Bodø, Røst, Værøy and Moskenes.
The two vessels, designed by Norwegian Ship Design, will use a minimum of 85% ‘green hydrogen’ based fuel, helping to reduce CO2-emissions on the route by 26,500 tons each year.
The two main components of the hydrogen system on board are the hydrogen storage part, feeding hydrogen to fuel cells and the fuel cells themselves, providing electric power for the propulsion and all other consumers on board.
The ferries are scheduled to enter operation in October 2025.
