Commissioned by Port of Amsterdam, Next Generation Shipyards is building a ship that will run on hydrogen stored in powder form, the so-called sodium borohydride (NaBH4).
When this powder is mixed with water and comes into contact with a catalyst, a reaction occurs in which the hydrogen from the powder as well as the hydrogen from the water is released.
This hydrogen is converted into electricity in a fuel cell, allowing the ship to sail electrically with zero emissions. This ship, the NEO ORBIS, is a pilot to stimulate sustainable developments.
Sustainability is also about avoiding waste. A ship with a clean hull consumes less energy than a dirty one. Hence the choice of LSC’s Ultrasonic Antifouling system. With no fouling, you have less friction in the water and need less power. With a heavily fouled hull, up to 30% more fuel or energy can be consumed. In the age of energy transitions, the market is still searching for the right solution. Are you opting for a different type of renewable fuel or energy source? Then it is also good to know that the Ultrasonic Antifouling system can reduce the energy required for all vessels.
Do you want to spend less on fuel? Or would you like to reduce emissions in a simple way? Then contact +31 (0) 413 275 647 or info@lscare.nl.
