Lithuania’s 1st Green Hydrogen & Electricity Powered Ship Hits The Waters

Lithuania’s first green hydrogen ship powered by electricity has been commissioned by the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority and was moved from the shipyard facility into the waters.

The construction will progress to the next phase which would include the installation of engine room equipment, electrical wiring, main electrical engines, hydrogen system and other essential works.

The 42 m long and 10 m wide tanker will have 2 electric motors driven by 2000 kWh batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system. The ship is estimated to operate in the Klaipeda Port for 36 hours without requiring power charging.

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