Revolutionizing Maritime Transport: Dual Fuel LNG/Hydrogen Ultramax Bulker Design Receives RINA's Approval
Key Ideas
- RINA grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new Ultramax bulker design powered by dual-fuel LNG/hydrogen with innovative propulsion technologies.
- The design integrates battery-assisted electric propulsion, wind-assisted systems, and a novel hydrogen-reforming solution, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
- Onboard hydrogen production allows for decarbonization without the challenges of liquid hydrogen storage, improving carbon intensity and offering a pathway to net-zero GHG emissions.
- The design not only meets current regulatory standards but also provides flexibility for future innovations, contributing to the evolution of sustainable maritime transport.
RINA has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) for a groundbreaking Ultramax bulker design that is powered by dual-fuel LNG/hydrogen and developed through a collaborative effort between Almi Marine Management S.A. and SDARI. The design, based on SDARI's Green Dolphin 64 platform, features hybrid propulsion and advanced energy efficiency technologies. It incorporates battery-assisted electric propulsion, wind-assisted systems, and a hydrogen-reforming solution that eliminates the challenges of liquid hydrogen storage. RINA verified that the design meets safety and environmental protection standards. This innovative concept aims to redefine propulsion in merchant shipping by increasing cargo capacity, reducing fuel consumption, and enhancing adaptability to future innovations. The onboard hydrogen production facilitates decarbonization without storage issues, improving the ship's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and paving the way for compliance with GHG Fuel Intensity (GFI) regulations. Furthermore, it provides a fuel pathway for achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The design not only addresses current regulatory requirements but also allows for seamless integration of future solutions, contributing to the sustainable evolution of maritime transport.
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