BV to Class First Hydrogen-Powered General Cargo Ships
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has entered into a contract with Turkey's Gelibolu Shipyard and Germany's eCap Marine for the classification of two hydrogen-powered cargo vessels.
The vessels, to be built for Norwegian shipowner Møre Sjø AS, will be the first general cargo ships in BV class to use hydrogen propulsion.
They will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells operating on compressed hydrogen.
- Designed by Naval Dynamics as NDAS EcoFlex 4.0K fuel cell coastal bulkers
- Integration of a high-pressure hydrogen power system, a battery pack and electric propulsion
- Measure 88.7 meters in length and 14.2 meters in breadth
- Maximum draft of six meters and an estimated gross tonnage of 3,750
The vessels will transport heavy and occasional dry bulk cargoes under the Norwegian flag.
Author's summary: BV classifies hydrogen-powered cargo ships.