Future Proof Shipping

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Hydrogen-powered shipping / vessel retrofit

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A retrofitted hydrogen fuel cargo ship equipped with proton exchange membrane fuel cells, battery packs, hydrogen storage, and an electric drivetrain. The vessel operates on the Rhine River between the Netherlands and Germany and produces 1.2 megawatts of power with zero carbon dioxide emissions.

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Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Electrochemical devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity to power electric motors in aircraft.

Hydrogen storage systems

Crucial components for storing hydrogen, either as compressed gas or supercooled liquid, which are necessary for powering hydrogen-based vessels.

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South Holland (Alblasserdam, Rotterdam)

South Holland (Alblasserdam, Rotterdam)

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The first inland hydrogen container ship, developed by FPS and chartered by BCTN on behalf of Nike EMEA, operating between the Port of Rotterdam and BCTN’s inland terminal in Meerhout, Belgium.

operational 2 mentions

A second hydrogen fuel cargo ship planned to launch in Paris and operate on the Seine River as part of the EU Flagships project for zero-emission waterborne transport.

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EU Flagships Project

An EU initiative aimed at taking zero-emission waterborne transport to an entirely new level, supporting the development and deployment of hydrogen-powered cargo vessels on European inland waterways.

operational 1 mention

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BCTN's inland terminal

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A retrofitted hydrogen fuel cargo ship equipped with proton exchange membrane fuel cells, battery packs, hydrogen storage, and an electric drivetrain. The vessel operates on the Rhine River between the Netherlands and Germany and produces 1.2 megawatts of power with zero carbon dioxide emissions.

A 110-meter inland hydrogen container ship designed for zero-emission maritime transport.

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Richard Klatten

Mirela Atanasiu

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CO2 emissions reduction from hydrogen-powered vessels on the Rhine

In the news (3)

Hydrogen fuel cells power Future Proof Shipping’s zero-emission barges between Rotterdam and Duisburg

9 months 28 days ago

Founded in 2017, Future Proof Shipping began as a consultancy focused on decarbonizing shipping operations and now directly operates and retrofits vessels, notably launching H2 Barge 1 (2023) and H2 Barge 2 (2024). It partners with EU initiatives, such as ZEM Ports NS and the FLAGSHIPS project, and is a leading innovat

Hydrogen fuel cargo ship retrofit offers clean energy solution for shipping

2 years 3 months ago

Company that retrofitted the H2 Barge 2, a hydrogen fuel cargo ship designed to demonstrate zero-emission shipping on inland waterways in Europe.

First inland hydrogen container ship launched by FPS and Nike

3 years ago

FPS partnered with Nike to launch the first inland hydrogen container ship, H2 Barge 1, and aims to build a fleet of zero-emission vessels.

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