Market overview of hydrogen ships in Europe

The hydrogen ship market in Europe: an overview of fuels, technologies and projects for short-sea and inland vessels.

The report 'Market overview of hydrogen-powered short-sea and inland vessels in Europe' was prepared within the project North Sea Hydrogen Valley Ports by Florian Chapalain (Ballard Power Systems), Wiebke Duhme (ISL), Andrew Win (Ballard Power Systems), Maria Jovic (ISL) and Friederike Fontes (ISL).

About the report

The report provides insight into the European market for hydrogen-powered vessels, focusing on short-sea, coastal, and inland shipping. It helps ports assess applications and better estimate the required storage and fuel demand for clean fuels. It offers a concise overview of the European hydrogen vessel market and covers:

  • Market view and applications: insights into the European market and suitable use cases for hydrogen-powered short-sea and inland vessels.
  • Fuels and technology: overview of hydrogen (derivatives) such as ammonia and methanol and of propulsion technologies such as dual-fuel engines and fuel cells.
  • Projects and fleet development: status of operational and planned vessels towards 2030, including overview tables and project locations.

Disclaimer

This project has received funding from Interreg North SeaThis page reflects the author's views only, and Interreg North Sea is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.

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