Swappable Liquid Hydrogen Storage

Political and economic union of European states; sets climate, energy, trade and external funding policies, including the Global Gateway and hydrogen import strategy.

Innovation funding

Cruise line operator

United Kingdom

Norway

A European Union Horizon Europe initiative co-funded by Innovate UK aimed at decarbonizing the maritime shipping industry and meeting International Maritime Organization's 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets. The project combines multi-disciplinary expertise from partners across Europe and includes development of swappable liquid hydrogen storage solutions and supply chain infrastructure.

A scheduled shakedown voyage test of Ricardo's swappable liquid hydrogen storage system on a Viking Ocean Cruise vessel to demonstrate practical application of hydrogen technology in commercial maritime operations.

A novel liquid hydrogen storage solution that integrates seamlessly into vessels, allowing easy refueling and compatibility with different ship designs. Part of the sHYpS project for maritime decarbonization.

A containerized system combining multiple fuel cell modules with integrated DC-DC power conversion, capable of producing up to 3 MW per container or 6 MW with two containers combined. Designed for scalable deployment in maritime, rail, and stationary power applications.

A modular hydrogen fuel cell system achieving 393 kW of net electrical power with integrated multiple stacks, high power density, and scalability for maritime, rail, stationary power, and off-highway applications. The system has received Lloyd's Register's Approval in Principle for maritime safety standards.