Recently, the good news of hydrogen energy ship projects at home and abroad has been frequent, and news such as order signing, sea trials, and official operation has been successively reported. Representative events include: the launch of the first 500 kW-class hydrogen fuel cell powered ship "Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat 1" in China, the signing of two hydrogen fuel ship design contracts by Wuhan Polytechnic Ship, and the maiden voyage of the first prototype motor boat in the domestic hydrogen energy competition; Japan Shipping Company developed "wind energy + hydrogen energy" ships, the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry was put into operation, and the world's first solid-state hydrogen fuel cell powered ship completed keel laying.
Ships are one of the important scenarios for hydrogen energy applications, and under the continuous development of many enterprises at home and abroad, the "era of exploration" of hydrogen energy ships is getting closer and closer.
1. The main drawings of China's first hydrogen-powered transportation ship passed the CCS review
On May 8, the main design drawings of the first hydrogen-powered marine communication ship "Lihu Future", developed and designed by the School of Marine Engineering of Dalian Maritime University, Haida Qingneng Ship (Dalian) Co., Ltd. and the Joint Research Center for Carbon Neutrality International, officially passed the review and approval process of the drawing review center of the Wuhan Institute of Standardization of China Classification Society (CCS), and planned to obtain additional marks such as CCS "fuel cell - power 1", "coastal sea vessel" and "high-speed ship".
The "Lihu Future" transport ship is an all-aluminum alloy structure, with a total length of 20.5 meters, a beam of 5.2 meters, and a rated crew of 20 people. The vessel is equipped with two sets of 110kW-class hydrogen fuel cells as the main power source, which can achieve a maximum cruising range of 180 nautical miles. After completion and delivery, "Lihu Future" will become the first hydrogen-powered sea ship and aluminum alloy ship in the mainland to enter the CCS class.
2. China's first hydrogen racing prototype motor boat made its maiden voyage
On April 30, during the 2023 U.I.M.F1 Powerboat World Championship in Zhengzhou, China, China's first hydrogen racing prototype motor boat was launched in the waters of Longhu in Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou. The motor yacht uses a metal stack fuel cell, the rated power of the system is 3kW, and it uses a 20L, 35MPa hydrogen storage cylinder. The energy density of the system is increased to 300Wh/kg, and the battery life reaches more than 2 hours under the rated power.
3. China's first commercial hydrogen fuel cell powered cruise ship was successfully closed
On April 28, the first commercial hydrogen fuel cell powered cruise ship "Xihai Xinyuan No. 1" built by Jiujiang Huxin Science and Technology Industry Development Co., Ltd. was successfully closed in the Jiujiang Huxin New Energy Boat Science and Technology Park in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province. Its design total length is 23.65 meters, the width is 5.5 meters, the design speed is 25km/h, and the dual power system propulsion scheme of Guodian hydrogen fuel cell and lithium battery pack is adopted, and the fuel cell is used as the main energy source, and the lithium battery pack is used to compensate for the fluctuation of load conditions.
4. The hydrogen fuel cell powered ship "Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat 1" was launched
On March 17, the first domestic 500-kilowatt-class hydrogen fuel cell powered working vessel "Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat 1" was launched in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province. "Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat No. 1" adopts hydrogen fuel cell and lithium battery power system, which will be used for transportation, patrol and emergency work in the Three Gorges reservoir area. Among them, the rated output of hydrogen fuel cell is 500 kilowatts, the maximum speed can reach 28 km / h, and the cruising range can reach up to 200 km.
5. Wuhan Polytechnic Ship signed two hydrogen fuel ship design contracts
On January 29, Wuhan Polytechnic Ship Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed a design contract for a small coastal green intelligent ship and a 22-meter hydrogen fuel traffic enforcement boat, which is the second hydrogen fuel ship design contract undertaken by Science and Technology Ship after the Lushan hydrogen fuel cruise ship.
6. Japan Shipping Company develops "wind + hydrogen" zero-emission ships
On May 16, Mitsui Merchant Marine, a major Japanese shipping company, disclosed to the media a demonstration test of a "zero-emission vessel". The ship uses the propulsion of the wind to drive underwater turbines to generate electricity, electrolyze water to produce hydrogen, and then store hydrogen with a liquid called methylcyclohexane. When the wind is weak, the ship will use the stored hydrogen to provide electricity to power the ship forward.
7. Total and three companies jointly develop the world's largest liquid hydrogen carrier
On April 29, French oil giant Total Energies, French gas technology supplier GTT, certification agency Bureau Veritas and shipbuilding company LMG Marin will jointly develop liquid hydrogen vessels that can carry 150,000 cubic meters and about 10,500 tons.
The project aims to demonstrate the prospects for large-scale liquid hydrogen transportation, and the four-party division of labor in the project is as follows: Total Energy is responsible for determining the specifications of the vessel, including operation; GTT was responsible for designing a membrane sealing system that kept liquid hydrogen at minus 253°C; LMG Marin was responsible for designing the vessel to Total and GTT specifications; Bureau Veritas reviews design & risk assessments to ensure that vessels are approved in principle.
Vinssen will build a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion vessel
On April 7, Vinssen announced that it will start a fuel and operation project for hydrogen fuel cell propulsion vessels. The project was approved by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The company will build a 16-meter vessel powered by a 200-kilowatt fuel cell system and a 125-kilowatt battery hybrid system, and will develop and operate a mobile hydrogen fuel station at a berthing station in the Daebul Industrial Park.
9. The world's first hydrogen-powered ferry was put into operation
On March 31, the ferry "MF Hydra" was officially put into operation with the approval of the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The vessel, which operates on the Hjelmeland, Skipavik and Nesvik triangle routes in Norway, can load 80 vehicles and is equipped with 4 tons of liquid hydrogen, two 200 kWh fuel cells, a 1.36-1.5 MWh battery and two 440 kWh diesel generators. The top of the ferry houses an 80-cubic meter hydrogen tank and fuel cell, and hydrogen is transported by truck from Leipzig, Germany.
10. The final commissioning of the hull of the world's first inland hydrogen vessel
On February 25, the hull of the world's first inland hydrogen ship named "Antonie" successfully arrived in the port of Rotterdam from China after a month of sailing "Sun Shine". With a length of 135 meters and a cargo capacity of 3,700 tons, it is powered by a state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. The Antonie inland hydrogen vessel, commissioned by Lenten Scheepvaart, a local Dutch inland shipping company, will be used to transport salt from Nouryon's salt plant in Delfzijl to Botlek in the port of Rotterdam.
11. The world's first salt storage solid-state hydrogen-powered ship completed the keel laying
News on January 30, in the port of Amsterdam, the world's first solid-state hydrogen fuel cell powered ship "Neo Orbis" completed the keel laying. The ship is a 20-meter-long canal vessel that will chemically release hydrogen from solid sodium borohydride (NaBH4) to serve as an energy source for fuel cells on board. The Neo Orbis is expected to undergo sea trials in the port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands in June this year and be operational in 2024.