'Pollution-free' voyages possible using rotor sails and hydrogen fuel cells

摘要

TRIALS that modelled using compressed and liquid hydrogen fuel cells on three bulkers showed the technology is not only feasible, but alongside wind-assisted propulsion can generate no direct pollution, according to an International Council for Clean Transportation study. The analysis into the decarbonisation of bulk carriers found that one of the vessels, a supramax engaged in Chinese coastal trades, was able to complete all four voyages tested using just liquid hydrogen, as well as achieving a 3.1% reduction in fuel per rotor sail.