At the Posidonia 2024 event, ABS, along with partners Hydrus Engineering S.A and Technische Universitat Dresden, discussed their involvement in the LH2CRAFT project, a ground-breaking research initiative supported by the European Union. The project's primary objective is to revolutionize the storage of liquid hydrogen (LH2) on commercial vessels by developing a membrane-type containment system capable of storing LH2 at -253 °C. This ambitious venture involves a consortium of 14 members from nine countries, with ABS playing a crucial role in reviewing the LH2 containment, handling, and distribution systems for potential approval. The consortium aims to scale up the LH2 storage capacity to 200,000m³ and plans to create a 10-tonne prototype to test the new design. Despite the technical and logistical challenges associated with adopting hydrogen as cargo, the project sees immense potential in addressing climate change, driving innovation, generating employment, and creating new markets. ABS Vice President, Global Sustainability, Panos Koutsourakis, highlighted the significance of establishing a hydrogen value chain, emphasizing its positive impacts on global sustainability and the economy. This initiative exemplifies a collaborative approach towards advancing hydrogen technology in the maritime industry, serving as a stepping stone in the ongoing efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices in shipping.