Project Verdant: Green Marine's Initiative to Decarbonise Offshore Wind Farm Support Vessels with Hydrogen-Diesel Hybrid Technology
Key Ideas
- Project Verdant aims to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30% and NOx emissions by up to 40% through a hydrogen-diesel hybrid vessel for offshore wind farm support.
- Approval in Principle granted by RINA for the hybrid vessel design, enabling further project phases including detailed design and sea trials.
- Collaboration with partners like Waves Group and EMEC under the backing of Innovate UK to pave the way for zero-emission CTVs and SOVs for the offshore industry.
- Hydrogen fuel cell technology readiness demonstrated in CTVs by Project Verdant marks a significant step towards the industry's decarbonisation and net zero targets.
Project Verdant, led by Green Marine in Orkney, is dedicated to decarbonising Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for offshore wind farms. The project's Phase 1 involved designing a hydrogen-diesel hybrid vessel capable of emitting zero emissions at low speeds, reducing CO2 by up to 30% and NOx by up to 40%. The vessel received Approval in Principle from RINA, leading the way for subsequent phases like detailed design and sea trials. With the support of partners like Waves Group and EMEC, Project Verdant aims to create a pathway for zero-emission CTVs and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs). This project, funded by Innovate UK, showcases the potential for hydrogen fuel cell technology in maritime operations. It is seen as a crucial step in the industry's journey towards decarbonisation and meeting net zero targets, with the readiness of hydrogen technology highlighted for broader applications in the offshore sector.