Project Overview
Decarbonising Maritime Transport tackles the severe impact of existing fuels on climate, ocean, and health. The project is focused on addressing critical challenges such as climate change, health impact, and the destabilisation of the ocean’s carbon sink. Greenhouse gases trap the sun’s heat, toxic fuels lead to increased diseases above and below water, and vessel sound pollution creates stress in marine ecosystems. Genevos, a specialist in hydrogen and fuel cell power systems integration for the maritime sector, enables clean and resilient mobility on our oceans with innovative technologies like advanced fuel cell modules and the complete H2-Pack. It’s a bold move towards accessible disruptive zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell power solutions…
Main Benefit
- Green fuel flexibility – hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and more
- High efficiency and scalability for deep-sea vessels
- Comprehensive studies for sizing, integration, safety, and installation
- Procurement of hydrogen supply and storage, along with after sales support like remote monitoring and service packs
- Award-winning and drop-in marine fuel cell module revolutionising maritime power
Innovative Solutions
The initiative delivers advanced products and services that include pioneering fuel cell modules and a complete H2-Pack solution. Innovative applications are already in motion – a world-first hydrogen retrofit passenger vessel (with a HAZOP study for safety) set for Venice in 2025, an impressive hydrogen chase boat built for the 27th America’s Cup reaching 50 knots in Cagliari, Italy, and a zero emissions workboat in Lithuania operating in the Port of Klaipėda. Each project underlines practical solutions that decarbonise the maritime sector.
Safety and Integration
Safety is paramount in the design and integration of these hydrogen fuel cell systems. For instance, the passenger vessel project incorporated a hazard and operability study (HAZOP) to identify and manage potential risks. The complete H2-Pack not only includes engineering and power management but also encompasses rigorous safety protocols and remote monitoring services. This means that every technical and safety detail is carefully considered – ensuring that cutting-edge innovation comes with uncompromised safety.
Global Recognition
The project has not gone unnoticed. It has earned multiple awards that celebrate its innovative approach and substantial contributions to renewable hydrogen and propulsion systems. Among these accolades are the Electric and Hybrid Hydrogen Breakthrough Technology of the Year Award, the Monaco Prize for Innovation in Renewable Hydrogen and Transportation, and the Electric and Hybrid Propulsion System of the Year Award. These achievements validate the approach and highlight the project’s vital role in accelerating the clean hydrogen transition.
Project Impact
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
Future Outlook
With an agile and ambitious team based in the maritime city of La Rochelle, France, and supported by EU programmes, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and the Fund Impact Ocean Capital, the future is promising. The aim is clear – to accelerate the transition to zero emissions maritime transport. Through the deployment of practical solutions, pioneering fuel cell modules, and integrated hydrogen power systems, the project is poised to transform marine mobility… Ultimately, clean, resilient, and efficient maritime transport is within reach.
