In zero-emission mode, each vessel is expected to achieve around 25,000 tonne of CO2 reduction per year: CSL

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has initiated the steel cutting for the world’s pioneering hydrogen fuel cell-powered feeder container vessel, dubbed the ‘Sea Shuttle’, commissioned by a Norwegian logistics firm. This landmark project falls under Norway’s green funding program, aiming for emission-free transport solutions through innovative, sustainable technologies.

The ‘Sea Shuttle’ project holds immense promise, with each vessel projected to achieve a remarkable reduction of approximately 25,000 tonnes of CO2 annually in zero emission mode, as stated by CSL. Samskip, a prominent logistics company based in the Netherlands, has placed an order for two feeder container vessels, with a combined value of approximately Rs 550 crore.

Anticipated to be operational by the end of 2025, the first vessel will boast a capacity to carry 365 high-cube 40-foot containers. This significant development underscores CSL’s commitment to spearheading advancements in eco-friendly maritime transportation.

It’s worth noting that Cochin Shipyard recently made headlines by unveiling India’s maiden fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell catamaran ferry vessel, a pioneering initiative flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These endeavors align with the global push for sustainable, green transportation solutions, marking a significant stride towards a cleaner, greener future.