VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Innovative ‘hydrogen-ready’ CSOVs for Østensjø Rederi

6 years ago

Norwegian ship operator Østensjø Rederi has ordered four next generation vessels from Spanish shipyards. The innovative hybrid vessels are designed to be hydrogen ready, permitting hydrogen storage and fuel supply systems and hydrogen fuel cells to be retrofitted in the future.

Østensjø Rederi has ordered two 'hydrogen-ready' newbuild CSOVs that are designed for future installation of hydrogen-based fuel cell technology. (Picture courtesy: Østensjø Rederi)

Norwegian ship operator Østensjø Rederi has ordered four next generation vessels from Spanish shipyards. The innovative hybrid vessels are designed to be hydrogen ready, permitting hydrogen storage and fuel supply systems and hydrogen fuel cells to be retrofitted in the future.