EMSA Report Analyzes Hydrogen and Wind Propulsion for Carbon-Neutral Shipping

The latest report from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), prepared by an ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea, provides a comprehensive analysis of hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind-assisted propulsion. EMSA aims to support the transition to carbon-neutral shipping in collaboration with the European Commission, Member States, the shipping sector, and European ports. The report, presented at SMM 2024 in Hamburg, covers various aspects such as greenhouse gas impacts, sustainability, availability, scalability, regulations, risks, and safety of hydrogen and wind propulsion.

ABS Vice President, Global Sustainability, Panos Koutsourakis, expressed pride in leading the industry-leading research consortium. The study is a culmination of months of intensive work with partners and EMSA, offering valuable insights into the potential of hydrogen and wind-assisted propulsion. CE Delft’s Manager Shipping, Dagmar Nelissen, highlighted the importance of analyzing key options for meeting legal requirements on greenhouse gas emissions, providing decision-makers in the sector with essential information.

The multi-year project will deliver a total of six reports, with the first focusing on biofuels and ammonia. ABS is also collaborating with EMSA, the National Technical University of Athens, and Fundación Valenciaport on a long-term study on the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel. The final two reports, currently in progress, will explore synthetic fuels and nuclear energy for shipping and are expected to be published within the year.

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