Hydrogen-based ferry operations

Using hydrogen as an energy carrier has been known since long ago. However, the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier in a large ferry has so far not been tried in practice.

With this project, we intend to evaluate the possibilities of using green hydrogen as a fossil-free marine fuel. As a concrete case study, the project will work with the next generation Gotland ferry, a ship that will be in operation in 2030. The project will evaluate various technical solutions both on board the ship and in the complete supply system, including production of renewable electricity.

The goal is to present a complete, sustainable and reliable fuel system that will be implemented by 2030 to be used by the next generations Gotland ferries