TECO 2030, BLOM Maritime, and Samskip Collaborate on Hydrogen Retrofit Project for Vessel Kvitnos
Key Ideas
- TECO 2030, BLOM Maritime, and Samskip have secured a grant to pre-project retrofit Samskip's vessel Kvitnos with hydrogen fuel cells aiming to reduce emissions significantly.
- The collaboration aims to prepare for an investment decision to retrofit the vessel and facilitate long-term hydrogen fuel supply contracts due to its fixed route along the Norwegian coastline.
- Samskip's Regional Director expressed optimism towards achieving zero-emission propulsion, citing the company's environmentally friendly cargo ships and upcoming H2-propelled new-builds.
TECO 2030, BLOM Maritime, and Samskip have announced their joint endeavor to retrofit Samskip's vessel Kvitnos with TECO 2030 fuel cells and hydrogen fuel, thanks to a grant received for the pre-project. The vessel, which currently operates a weekly service from Rotterdam to Hammerfest, aims to significantly reduce emissions through this initiative. The project not only targets emission reduction but also aims to lay the groundwork for future investments in hydrogen technology. Blom Maritime will play a crucial role in providing the necessary engineering expertise for the retrofitting process. Samskip, with its focus on environmental sustainability, sees this project as a stepping stone towards achieving its net-zero targets for 2040. The Regional Director of Samskip for Norway and Sweden highlighted the commitment to zero-emission propulsion and the company's previous efforts in reducing emissions with LNG-powered vessels. The collaboration between these companies signifies a positive step towards the adoption of hydrogen technology in the maritime sector, paving the way for a more sustainable future in shipping.