Greenpeacewhich has always been committed to protecting the environment, has undertaken a new collaboration with Hexagon Purus Maritime, a subsidiary of Hexagon Purus. The objective is clear: to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, thus contributing to the fight against climate change.
The 76 meter long vessel will be powered by an innovative compressed hydrogen system and will be built by the Freire shipyard in Vigo, Spain. This project represents a significant shift towards a more sustainable naval fleet, integrating wind and solar energy for a reduced environmental impact.
Hydrogen and methanol: integrated solutions for a zero-emission ship
The project, which includes the installation of over 2000 square meters of sails and solar panels, is part of a larger collaboration between Hexagon Purus and the Freire shipyard. The design, developed by Dykstrahas as its primary objective the reduction of harmful emissions, aligning perfectly with the directives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which aims to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2040 compared to 2008 levels The ship will not only be a symbol of technological innovation, but also a practical demonstration of the potential of sustainable navigation.
In addition to the compressed hydrogen fuel system, the ship will be equipped with an e-methanol system to meet residual energy needs, thus ensuring completely zero-emission navigation. Guillermo Freiredirector of the shipyard, underlined the importance of this collaboration, highlighting Hexagon Purus’ technical expertise in providing innovative solutions to address challenges of this type. The order value for the hydrogen system is approximately $2.77 million, with delivery scheduled for 2027.