We are thrilled to announce that the sHYpS project has been awarded First Prize in the Innovation Category at the prestigious 2025 Waterborne Awards! This recognition highlights our dedication to advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and driving the transition toward zero-emission shipping.
About the Waterborne Awards
Held on January 30, 2025, in Brussels, this event brings together maritime leaders, industry experts, and innovators to celebrate groundbreaking advancements in waterborne transport. Organized by Waterborne TP, an initiative of the European Commission, the awards honor projects that shape the future of sustainable and competitive maritime transport.
A Milestone for sHYpS
Winning in the Innovation Category marks a major achievement for the sHYpS consortium, recognizing our work in integrating hydrogen fuel cells into vessels to cut carbon emissions and advance fossil-free shipping. This success is a testament to the dedication and expertise of all our project partners, from system design to vessel integration.
The Future of Hydrogen-Powered Shipping
This award fuels our mission to prove that hydrogen is the future of clean maritime transport. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and look forward to further collaboration and innovation in making sustainable shipping a reality!
A huge thank you to all sHYpS partners for making this possible!
Discover Ricardo’s advanced engineering expertise in developing a high-powered, multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell module—designed for maximum efficiency with zero emissions.
Originally developed within the sHYpS project, this innovative module delivers exceptional power output, featuring a modular design that integrates multiple fuel cell stacks with a single balance of plant. The result? Unmatched power density, scalability, and adaptability for a range of applications—including maritime, stationary power, rail, and off-highway vehicles.
- The module’s key components
- Advanced simulation and design strategies
- Next-phase development & rigorous testing
Discover more at the following link.
Mark your calendars for Waterborne Days 2025, the premier event where the most important conversations on decarbonising and digitalising the waterborne ecosystem will unfold. This year, we’re also celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Waterborne Technology Platform, making it a truly special occasion.
Join us in Brussels on 4–5 February 2025, where stakeholders, experts, and innovators from across Europe will come together. From industry leaders to cutting-edge researchers, the event will spotlight the advancements driving the future of waterborne transport.
As part of the celebration, the Waterborne Technology Platform, in collaboration with the European Commission, will host an awards ceremony to honor outstanding European projects. This special ceremony will focus on innovation, sustainability, and the market potential of groundbreaking initiatives.
We’re thrilled to announce that sHYpS has been nominated for an award in the Innovation category, recognizing its exceptional contribution to the sector. Navalprogetti – the project coordinator – will be present at the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Europe’s key players in waterborne innovation and sustainability.
Discover Innovation at Sea: Hydrogen Reserved Spaces on a Passenger Ship!
Navalprogetti presents an exclusive look at the cutting-edge hydrogen reserved spaces designed for a passenger ship. This video showcases the innovative solutions developed by the team to safely store and handle liquid and gaseous hydrogen, enabling alternative power generation.
From secure storage systems to advanced handling mechanisms, explore how these spaces are paving the way for sustainable, zero-emission navigation.
Watch the video to see the future of maritime energy in action!
In recent months, the sHYpS project has achieved key milestones across multiple fronts. Testing on the fuel cell module has begun following the successful completion of its build and transfer to a newly upgraded test bench, with early results surpassing efficiency targets. In parallel, the design phase for the LH2 tank and TCS/FPR has been finalized, with all essential materials ordered and Container production set to start. Additionally, the test facility project has received full approval from the fire brigade and municipal authorities, allowing work at the Monfalcone site to proceed as planned. These advancements mark significant progress toward achieving the project’s objectives.
Discover more by reading the 5th issue of the sHYpS newsletter!
The European Hydrogen Week is the premier event for professionals and innovators in hydrogen and renewable energy solutions. With top industry leaders addressing key topics—like creating an urgent yet pragmatic regulatory framework, tackling decarbonization challenges, and staying ahead in the fast-growing hydrogen market—this is where the future of energy takes shape.
In this dynamic setting, our project coordinator Navalprogetti Srl, alongside CiaoTech – Gruppo PNO, leader of the Exploitation and Dissemination strategy, have presented sHYpS Project at two dedicated booths, engaging with the industry’s most influential players.
On Tuesday 19th, November at 11:30, Navalprogetti hosted the presentation “sHYpS Project PRESENTATION & SHIP 3D MODEL SHOWCASE” where Kristin Zuric, Deputy Managing Director and Irene Lavagnini, Naval architect and Research & Innovation manager, illustrated how the hydrogen storage, fuel system, and power generation have been integrated on board a cruise ship to guarantee a full day navigation in zero emission mode.
sHYpS is driving the decarbonization of the shipping industry by building on the expertise and investments of its consortium members. The project is developing a groundbreaking swappable LH2 storage solution, adaptable to various vessel types, helping accelerate progress toward the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 targets.
Curious to learn more?
Watch the first sHYpS video for an inside look at the project’s goals, vision, and the dedicated partners making it all happen!
The European Hydrogen Week is the premier event for professionals and innovators in hydrogen and renewable energy solutions. With top industry leaders addressing key topics—like creating an urgent yet pragmatic regulatory framework, tackling decarbonization challenges, and staying ahead in the fast-growing hydrogen market—this is where the future of energy takes shape.
In this dynamic setting, our project coordinator Navalprogetti, alongside PNO, leader of the Exploitation and Dissemination strategy, will present sHYpS at two dedicated booths, engaging with the industry’s most influential players.
Come meet us at European Hydrogen Week and explore how we’re contributing to the hydrogen revolution!
On June 12th, the sHYpS Consortium gathered in Trieste, Italy, for the project’s General Assembly.
During the meeting, partners presented and discussed the recent advancements towards a more sustainable maritime sector and outlined the next steps.
sHYpS aims to support the decarbonization of the shipping industry by pioneering hydrogen supply chain development and addressing safety needs.
Discover more by reading the latest article published by PNO in Il Sole 24 Ore!
Download the article here.
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