Exciting Opportunity for Jersey Student: Internship with OceansLab in La Rochelle
Key Ideas
- Ports of Jersey is offering a two-month paid internship with OceansLab in La Rochelle, France, for a Jersey student or early career professional.
- OceansLab, in partnership with PoJ and the Government of Jersey, is researching the use of hydrogen technology in maritime industry infrastructure and vessels.
- The internship will provide hands-on experience in hydrogen technologies like fuel cells, production, storage, and usage in the marine sector.
- Matt Thomas of PoJ sees this research as a step towards achieving a zero-emissions marine industry and promoting sustainable travel.
Ports of Jersey (PoJ) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Jersey student or early career professional to intern at OceansLab, a French firm exploring hydrogen technology in the maritime industry. OceansLab, led by yachtsman Phil Sharp, has partnered with PoJ and the Jersey government to study the use of hydrogen in port infrastructure and various vessels. The two-month paid internship, based in La Rochelle, France, will allow the candidate to gain practical experience in hydrogen technologies such as fuel cells, production, storage, and utilization in marine applications. PoJ's CEO, Matt Thomas, envisions this research as a crucial step towards achieving a zero-emissions marine sector and advancing sustainable, decarbonized travel. Interested individuals can apply for this internship opportunity through PoJ's website.