Zero-emission short sea shipping with liquid hydrogen
HyShip is a European innovation project working to accelerate the use of liquid hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel for shipping.
The project brings together partners from across the maritime, hydrogen, research, and regulatory value chain to develop practical solutions for hydrogen-powered shipping and support the wider rollout of zero-emission maritime transport in Europe.
HyShip’s demonstrator is Samskip’s SeaShuttle initiative, which includes two hydrogen-powered container vessels under construction for service between Oslo and Rotterdam.
This gives the project a concrete real-world application on a key European short sea shipping route.
By combining vessels already being built for commercial operation with work on onboard hydrogen storage and quayside bunkering, HyShip addresses one of the main challenges in scaling hydrogen-powered shipping: connecting fuel supply, port infrastructure, and vessel operations.
The Oslo–Rotterdam route offers an important opportunity to demonstrate how liquid hydrogen can be integrated into short sea freight transport and contribute to the development of green shipping corridors in Europe.
From concept to commercial deployment
HyShip is designed to help move hydrogen shipping from ambition to practical use. Through the revised project, partners will generate technical solutions, operational insight, and approval pathways that can reduce uncertainty and support future investment decisions.
LH2 Shipping contributes expertise in hydrogen maritime solutions and supports the development of safe, scalable infrastructure for both onboard and quayside hydrogen systems. The company will also contribute to bunkering concepts, approval processes, and risk assessments.
The HyShip consortium includes Maritime CleanTech (project coordinator), Samskip, LH2 Shipping, LMG Marin France, ETH Zürich, DNV SE, PERSEE, NCSR Demokritos, University of Strathclyde, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding, Diana Shipping Services, and NAV-Tech.
Together, the partners bring expertise from across the maritime value chain, including ship design, hydrogen systems, safety and approval, research, logistics, and market deployment. This broad cooperation is central to developing practical, scalable solutions for liquid hydrogen shipping.
Building confidence in liquid hydrogen
For liquid hydrogen to become a viable fuel for shipping, the industry needs projects that reduce technical and commercial uncertainty. HyShip contributes by connecting vessel technology, fuel supply, bunkering infrastructure, and operational learning in one coordinated project.
The project will help establish knowledge and solutions that can support future rollout and broader adoption of hydrogen-powered shipping across Europe.
HyShip is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and contributes to European efforts to accelerate zero-emission maritime transport.
