Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is participating in NavHyS, a European research initiative aimed at promoting liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, this project unites 14 partners to decarbonize the shipping industry. BV collaborates closely with ArianeGroup to develop the project, leveraging its expertise in safety and classification for hydrogen-fueled vessels.
NavHyS focuses on the innovative use of below-deck Type C LH₂ tanks for service operation vessels (SOVs). BV will provide three Approvals in Principle (AiPs) related to the liquid hydrogen storage and fuel systems, while also leading safety research specific to hydrogen in maritime contexts. The project will explore shore-based hydrogen supply solutions and the lifecycle of hydrogen-fueled vessels.
Launched in January 2025, NavHyS will run for three years with a €5 million EU contribution, aiming for Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 8-9 by 2030. The design envisions storage tanks capable of holding 12-18 tonnes of liquid hydrogen, supporting up to 10 days of autonomous operation for offshore wind farm SOVs.
Matthieu de Tugny, President of BV Marine & Offshore, emphasized the project’s role in addressing the challenges of liquid hydrogen deployment, while Nicolas Hardouin from ArianeGroup highlighted its innovative integration of space technologies into maritime design.
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