Veer Voyage Advances First Clean Containership Using Wind Power and Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Efforts to create the world’s first clean containership for ocean voyages, utilizing wind power and hydrogen fuel cells, are progressing. Veer Voyage, established in 2021, has chosen a shipyard and secured financing to design and construct these innovative vessels. A letter of intent was signed with Fosen Stralsund shipyard in Germany to build two wind-powered and hydrogen-assisted container ships, with service expected to begin in 2027. Amsterdam-based PROW Capital has also provided £50 million for the project, with Veer currently raising additional capital through a Series A investment round.

The design of the vessels includes features such as a streamlined hull for increased cargo capacity and speed, carbon fiber masts with pressure-sensing fiber optic cables for reduced weight and enhanced stability, and a hydrogen fuel cell system for supplemental power. These elements are projected to enable speeds of up to 18 knots and a range of up to 10,400 miles. The ships have been recognized by the IMO as “absolute zero emission” and have received Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping, along with class notations for silent operations.

Veer plans to develop a fleet of these vessels in the future, with the first design being modular and easily scalable. They believe that these vessels will set a new standard for sustainable shipping and offer a unique solution to the challenges of decarbonization. The project has also partnered with Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement and FUTURESHIPS ship brokerage, engaging in discussions with multiple charters for future operations.

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