Marine solutions provider Lomarlabs has partnered with technology firm Newlight to advance the use of hydrogen retrofitting solutions in the shipping industry. The collaboration involves retrofitting traditional diesel engines to operate on a hydrogen-diesel marine fuel blend with the goal of reducing bunker fuel consumption by an average of 20%, leading to lower emissions. Workshop trials have demonstrated savings of up to 30%, and efforts will be made to replicate these results on actual vessels. A pilot system is set to be installed on a Lomar vessel in the summer of 2025 to conduct data collection and comprehensive trials. The CEOs of Lomarlabs and Newlight believe that by adopting this approach, they offer a practical and scalable solution for emission reductions without the need for extensive propulsion system modifications. This partnership underscores the potential of hydrogen as a maritime fuel and aims to address the long-term challenge of transitioning entire fleets to pure hydrogen by providing an intermediary solution.