en.Wedoany.com Reported - Samskip is expanding the scope of its hydrogen-powered shipping project by incorporating its SeaShuttle initiative into the European HyShip program, aiming to drive the commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping. This collaboration seeks to accelerate the development of liquid hydrogen infrastructure, creating a more complete ecosystem for sustainable maritime transport.

Under the cooperation agreement, two hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle vessels currently under construction by Samskip will connect with a consortium of leading European maritime, energy, research, and regulatory institutions. The consortium is dedicated to developing the key technologies, infrastructure, and operational standards required for deploying hydrogen-powered shipping across Europe. These vessels are scheduled to enter commercial service in 2027, using liquid hydrogen as fuel to transport container cargo between Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Oslo, Norway, establishing one of Europe's first green shipping corridors.

Each vessel, when operating in zero-emission mode, is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 25,000 tons per year, while demonstrating to customers and the supply chain that sustainable shipping can become a reality. Unlike many demonstration projects, the Samskip SeaShuttle has been designed from the outset with commercial operations as its core focus.

Jeroen Hollebrands, Head of Newbuilding and Projects at Samskip, stated that the company's SeaShuttle has always aimed to prove that hydrogen-powered shipping is not just a concept but can function in daily commercial operations. Joining HyShip marks a significant step beyond the vessels themselves, as the company works with partners to develop the liquid hydrogen supply chain, bunkering infrastructure, and operational knowledge needed to scale hydrogen-powered shipping across Europe.

The HyShip project aims to address one of the industry's most significant challenges: creating an end-to-end hydrogen ecosystem that connects fuel production, port infrastructure, and vessel operations. This integrated approach is crucial for making hydrogen-powered shipping commercially viable on a larger scale. The Samskip SeaShuttle is part of the company's broader sustainability strategy, which combines an efficient European multimodal transport logistics network with ongoing investments in alternative fuels and zero-emission technologies.