Global engineering consulting company, Ricardo is working with the sustainable HYdrogen powered Shipping consortium (sHYpS) to design and develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies to power the next generation of zero emissions passenger ships. It’s thought this project, involving 13 partners in six European countries, will accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a renewable fuel […]
YSA Design has joined the team planning to build the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship, following a formal invitation to join the consortium behind the Northern Xplorer (NX) venture. The Oslo-based design firm will oversee key aspects of project development, helping to convert the concept into reality. NX has signed a Letter of Intent with […]
Global marine fast charge network Aqua superPower has announced the incorporation of its new French subsidiary in Marseilles to help grow electric boating and further expand the company’s services within France and Europe. Through the new operation in Marseille, Aqua will bring its electric boat charging solutions to France’s coastline and inland waterways, working with marinas, […]
Northern Xplorer AS has unveiled its zero-emission, luxury cruise concept, which will use fully electric propulsion, battery energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells and auxiliary wind and solar power. Northern Xplorer has been developed in answer to new government regulations coming into force in Norway, which will make zero-emissions mandatory in the world heritage sites of […]
The Canal & River Trust has begun a trial of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel in its workboats. The charity says this is a step towards zero emissions on the waterways and supports the fuel as a greener alternative for boats and boating businesses. The charity believes that the rapid adoption of greener fuels such […]