- Møre Sjø has ordered two hydrogen-powered, emission-free bulk carriers from Gelibolu Shipyard in Türkiye.
- The vessels, designed by Naval Dynamics and equipped with hydrogen systems from e-Cap Marine, will operate in northern Norway.
- Delivery is expected in 2027, with support from ENOVA, the NOx Fund, NRP, and the Green Shipping Program.
- Hydrogen was chosen over marine gas oil due to future CO2 taxes, cost-effectiveness, and access to low-cost renewable energy.
Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø is moving forward with its commitment to clean energy by ordering two hydrogen-powered, emission-free bulk carriers from Gelibolu Shipyard in Türkiye. To support the operation of these vessels, the company has also secured a hydrogen bunker supply from GreenH. Designed to be 85 meters long with a deadweight of 4,000 tons, the ship will primarily transport sand, stone, and asphalt along northern and northwestern Norway. One of the vessels has already been leased to Nordasfalt, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Expansion Underway
Naval Dynamics, a marine engineering firm, designs the hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, while e-Cap Marine, a German technology company, will deliver the onboard hydrogen solutions. These vessels, described as the world’s first of their kind, are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and will double the size of Møre Sjø’s fleet.
The project is supported by ENOVA and the NOx Fund, with additional financial backing from NRP and technical guidance from the Green Shipping Program. Møre Sjø’s decision to pursue hydrogen technology was based on a multi-year development process, focused on evaluating cost-effectiveness, technological readiness, and reliable fuel access. The company sees hydrogen as a viable alternative to marine gas oil, particularly considering anticipated CO2 tax increases on fossil fuels.
According to the company, the expected cost parity between hydrogen and marine gas oil by 2027—along with low electricity prices in northern Norway and available public funding—played a key role in selecting hydrogen fuel cells. GreenH will supply hydrogen for the vessels from several planned production sites across Norway.
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Source: Offshore Energy
