TU Delft Students Make History with First Hydrogen Boat Crossing the North Sea
Key Ideas
- Students from TU Delft successfully crossed the North Sea in a self-built hydrogen boat, showcasing the potential of clean hydrogen for maritime shipping.
- The Hydro Motion team faced challenges due to a faulty pump, resulting in a stopover in Zeebrugge, Belgium, and delayed their journey to Ramsgate, England.
- With a cruising speed of 40 km/h, the 8-meter-long hydrogen boat covered over 160 kilometers in 12.5 hours, highlighting the efficiency of hydrogen power in the maritime industry.
- The students aim to promote solar power as an alternative to fossil fuels in maritime transport through their innovative projects like the Hydro Motion initiative.
Students from TU Delft made history by arriving in Ramsgate, England, in a self-built hydrogen boat after crossing the North Sea, covering more than 160 kilometers in 12.5 hours. This journey marked the first time a hydrogen-powered boat had achieved such a feat. The 8-meter-long and 2.65-meter-wide boat, operated by the Hydro Motion team, navigated through the rough waters with a cruising speed of 40 km/h. Despite facing a setback with a faulty pump that led to a stopover in Zeebrugge, Belgium, the students remained committed to showcasing the potential of clean hydrogen for maritime shipping. The Hydro Motion project, initiated in 2020, aims to revolutionize the maritime industry by promoting sustainable energy sources like hydrogen and solar power. Through their innovative projects, such as creating the world's first foiling hydrogen-powered boat, the students from TU Delft are working towards a more environmentally friendly future for maritime transport.