Joint industry team to test green energy solutions on crew transfer vessels

摘要

Danish shipping company MHO-Co is leading a consortium that has been awarded €4.5M (US$5.3M) for a three-year project to develop green solutions for offshore vessels.MHO-Co, a well-known owner and operator of crew transfer vessels (CTVs), will test fuel cells and new battery technology on its vessels. It will work alongside Aalborg University using grants from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP).In a statement issued at the time the project was first announced, MHO-CO director Mik Henriksen said the aim is to develop environmentally friendly technology to replace fossil fuels. "With the EUDP grant and knowledge and innovation from other participants in the project, we will set new standards for what is possible in the maritime industry," he claimed.