Hydrogen Bunkering procedure for ships

Client: Various

Features: Design and development of the world-first bunkering procedure for hydrogen in shipping.

Before 2021, no bunkering procedure existed for hydrogen in shipping applications. The bunkering protocol developed by Ekinetix enables fast and safe filling of ships with compressed hydrogen gas. In addition, it provides a simple workable protocol for end users.

The bunkering procedure developed by Ekinetix allows a faster hydrogen supply than what is possible for hydrogen in heavy road transport at 350 bar. This is beneficial because of the large(er) volumes in a vessel.

Shore to ship and truck to ship hydrogen bunkering modes have been developed and certified

This project required special approval by Lloyd’s Register (the Notified Body according to EU guidelines), assurance of safety, consent of competent authority.

Completion: 2021