The Cruise Division of the MSC Group,
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Italian energy company Snam
said Monday that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) for a feasibility study for the design and construction of
what would become the world's first ocean-going hydrogen-powered
cruise ship.
In the next 12 months the three companies will study the "key
factors" related to the development of hydrogen-powered cruise
ships, including arranging ship spaces to accommodate H2
technologies and fuel cells and the technical parameters of
onboard systems.
Hydrogen can be produced without fossil fuels, using renewable
energy to split water, and so it can be an emissions-free source
of power.
"Hydrogen could be a key enabler in achieving the target of net
zero emissions in shipping, accounting for approximately 3% of
global CO2 emissions, as well as in all the hard to abate
sectors," said Snam CEO Marco Alverà.
"Snam is strongly committed to concrete initiatives for
sustainable heavy transport - on road, rail and by sea -
promoting the use of renewable gases such hydrogen and bioLNG.
"This agreement for us is part of a wider strategy to leverage
on our experience, competences and technologies in green gases
and energy efficiency in order to contribute to the full
decarbonisation of the shipping value chain, including ports and
logistics, which will be increasingly crucial in our economies".
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA
