Future Proof Shipping selects ship for hydrogen power conversion

Dutch line Future Proof Shipping has selected a second vessel to convert its engine from a diesel one to a zero-emission hydrogen-powered one.

Following in the wake of the FPS Maas, now renamed H2 Barge 1, the FPS Waal has just sailed its last inland voyage on a diesel engine.

The containership arrived at the Holland Shipyards Group shipyard in Werkendam this week, where its retrofit to a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vessel will commence.

In order to sail 100% emissions-free, all the vessel’s internal combustion engines will be removed and a new fully zero-emissions propulsion system, including PEM fuel cells, hydrogen storage, battery packs and an electric drive train will be installed. Over the coming weeks, the main engine and generators will be removed and the new fuel cell section and battery room inside the cargo hold will be installed.