Vessel will perform validation experiments on the use of pure hydrogen fuel cell systems at sea, it says.
Norled, Wilhelmsen and Viking Ocean Cruises participate in the project as hydrogen users on their vessels.
‘The most probable cause of the fire was a leakage in the battery system’s liquid cooling circuit,’ it explains.
Quantity secured allows ships to travel the distance of over 80 round-trips between Rotterdam and New York.
Progressed to using 30% blends after completing initial trials of 10% blend ‘responsibly sourced’ biofuel.
The classification society will also collaborate on decarbonisation and digitalisation research with CSSC.
Project aims to produce designs for a low-emission Chittagongmax container carrier of 2,700 TEU capacity.
With the exception of LNG international regulations for other types of fuels such as LPG are absent, it notes.
MASH Energy is planning scaling operations to produce enough oil to make it feasible for ship engines.
IMOIIMeMAX methanol-ready 49,900 dwt vessels will each utilise an estimated 12,500 mt/year of methanol.
