Demonstration of 3 hydrogen vessels and h2 bunkering 
ISHY

2019 - 2023

The goal of ISHY (Implementation of Ship Hybridization) was to develop, test and validate tools and methods for the implementation of hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technologies in ships and Hydrogen bunkering facilities in ports and realize demonstrations to increase the adoption of these low-carbon technologies has succeeded.

The partners achievements consist of the development of a new multimode hybrid configuration (Hybrid Marine), the implementation of a new cruise vessel with hybrid propulsion of batteries and traditional fuel (Zilvermeeuw), the construction of a new 'plug and play' H2 fuel cell module (Zepp Solutions), and the creation of a H2 bunkering station for ships (Parkwind and Haven Oostende).

The main achievements consist of the development of a method to choose the optimal powertrain components, powers and technologies of a hybrid vessel to reduce CO2 emissions and a method to select the best energy management strategy given a boat configuration, the creation of a Toolbox (business cases & carbon saving potentials) for retrofit and new build vessels of low carbon propulsion technologies, the release of guidance relating to the safe use of gaseous and/or liquefied hydrogen based on the hazards identified, and the publication of an overall feasibility study through lab testing of the effects of changes in the hydrodynamic performance.

The tools, methods and test & monitoring results of the pilots demonstrated the feasibility of low-carbon fuel cell technologies in shipping and the potential for H2 bunkering stations. These results can also accelerate the adoption and application of green solutions. In addition, the pilots have shown what opportunities exist and to what extent they contribute to CO2 reduction. By sharing knowledge through workshops/demonstrations, conferences, websites, scientific articles and teaching materials, ISHY has contributed to stimulating green shipping in the 2 Seas area and the EU.

Partners

The consortium consists of Parkwind, Vera Cruz Shipping bvba, Vera Cruz Shipping bvba, VIVES Hogeschool, WaterstofNet vzw, Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, NV Economische Impuls Zeeland, Rondvaartbedrijf Zilvermeeuw B.V., Technische Universiteit Delft (TUD), Yerseke Engine Services B.V., zepp.solutions B.V., Hybrid Marine Ltd, Lloyd's Register EMEA and Solent University.

The role of WaterstofNet

WaterstofNet is developing various concepts for H2 bunkering in ports, including a risk assessment tool and is closely involved in the development of the pilot project in the port of Ostend.

Outcome

Risk assessment tool/model for the implementation of H2 and Efuelling systems in ports.