Lithuania launches first green hydrogen-powered ship

Lithuania launches first green hydrogen-powered ship

The Klaipėda State Seaport Authority has launched Lithuania’s first green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship, according to the company’s release.

This innovative vessel will collect waste from ships entering the port, leaving no environmental impact. This €12 million project, a collaboration between the Port Authority and West Baltic Shipyard, will enhance waste management practices within the port. The ship is expected to begin operations later this year. The 42-meter-long ship, powered by 2,000 kWh batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system, will be capable of operating for up to 36 hours without additional charging. 

Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, said :

We have not only launched a tanker, but also a new approach to port operations – cleaner, smarter and more environmentally friendly,

Arnoldas Šileika, CEO of the VLG Group, emphasized the project’s significance for the development of a green shipping ecosystem in Lithuania.

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