Hydrogen-powered river vessel debuts in Paris

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The ZULU 06 hydrogen-powered river vessel stretches 55m in length and boasts a cargo capacity of 400 tonnes. Credit: Gauthier Mignot/Sogestran Group. · Ship Technology · Gauthier Mignot/Sogestran Group

Hydrogen-powered river vessel debuts in Paris

Global Data | December 4, 2024

The Sogestran Group has unveiled the ZULU 06, the first hydrogen-powered river vessel on the Seine in the French capital.

Minister of Transport François Durovray, who attended the launch, said: “With the launch of the ZULU 06, we witness a major breakthrough for river transport and the energy transition in France.

“This vessel, the first of its kind powered by hydrogen in [this] country, embodies France’s commitment to sustainable, innovative, and decarbonised mobility. This project is a prime example of European cooperation and synergy between public and private stakeholders for green mobility that is both local and sustainable," he said.

The ZULU 06 is 55m in length and with a cargo capacity of 400 tonnes, is designed for river-borne logistics. Designed by LMG Marin, the vessel's power generation system is supplied by ABB Marine & Ports, with two 200kW hydrogen fuel cells from Ballard...

...With 300kg of compressed hydrogen, the ZULU 06 is said to operate without refuelling for seven days, which its designers said 'set a new standard for efficient and sustainable distribution in urban areas.'

Despite being the first hydrogen-powered riverboat in France, it is far from a breakthrough for the market. Several vessels have operated in busy tourist locations like the Three Gorges in China, or busy industrial areas like the Port of Antwerp-Bruges for several years...more
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