American Bureau of Shipping publishes framework for hydrogen-fuelled vessels

June 7, 2023

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published a comprehensive risk assessment framework for shipping operators introducing hydrogen as a marine fuel to their fleet.

The Requirements for Hydrogen Fueled Vessels publication is a continuation of ABS’ attention to the alternative fuel, building upon projects such as the ABS-classed, Glosten-designed hydrogen-fueled research vessel for the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

ABS has also supported vessels such as Veer Voyage, a wind-powered containership with auxiliary fuel cell propulsion that utilizes green hydrogen as fuel, by leveraging the risk assessment defined in the new ABS document.

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