The NAVHYS project is an innovation project lead by ArianeGroup, the leading industrial company in the field of civil and military launchers. Together with 11 partner companies the project will develop innovative solutions for a liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage and fuel system. The system will be integrated in a SOV ship designed by VARD for North Star and obtain an Approval In Principle by Bureau Veritas.
The project is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members and co-funded by the European Union.The project brings together expertise from a wide range of fields, including the space industry, shipbuilding, ship operations and energy and safety, and seeks to drive forward shipping decarbonization. Over the next 36 months, a series of milestones to successfully develop and test the system.
The partners
ArianeGroup is a long-term expert in the handling, management and safekeeping of LH2 for space applications.
North Star is a shipping company that owns and operates a fleet of vessels engaged in the offshore industry, providing comprehensive operational experience.
Vard Design (VARD) is the ship design and engineering arm of Vard Group.
ENGIE (France) is an historical leader in gas marketing in France and the first operator of gas infrastructure in Europe.
INERIS (France) contributes to the prevention of risks posed by economic activities to the health and safety of people and property and to the environment.
Research Institutes of Sweden AB (RISE) has deep knowledge and experience regarding safety analysis and in particular hydrogen hazards and HAZID (hazards identification) workshops, as well as the IMO alternative design process (MSC.1-Circ.1455).
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (France) is a classification society which has built up extensive experience in gas fuelled- and (hybrid) battery-powered ships.
LEITAT (Spain) is a technological centre that focuses on developing technologies across different sectors.
The University of Birmingham – United Kingdom ranks among the world’s top 100 universities for research.
European Research Institute for Gas and Energy Innovation (ERIG; Belgium) is a European research and development organisation that seeks to guide gas in the transition process towards a future renewable-based energy system.
Gas and Heat (GAH; Italy) is a leader in the design, construction, supply and installation of systems and tanks for the propulsion and storage of liquefied gases for marine use and cargo transportation as well as for land storage facilities.
Benkei (France) is a consultancy company supporting clients in defining and implementing their innovation strategies and collaborative projects.
The Maritime Cluster of Northern Germany (MCN, associated partner) is a maritime network founded in 2011 with more than 380 members from business, science, politics and administration across the five federal states of northern Germany along the coastline from Poland to the Netherlands.
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