A UK consortium will equip Bongor University's Prince Modog research vessel with a hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion system. The Tranship Ⅱ project will see the hydrogen system installed alongside the Madog's diesel engine, enabling the ship to operate with zero emissions for short trips. When operating in deeper waters, the hybrid system will reduce diesel emissions by up to 60 per cent. The project will be led by O.S Energy, owner and operator of a fleet of offshore service vessels. It is hoped that the Prince Madog can serve as a pathfinder for vessels in offshore support, a sector estimated to be worth ￡26bn by 2050. The retrofit work is set to take up to two years, beginning in April 2023. Once complete, it is planned that the ship will receive fuel via the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub on Anglesey. Dr. Martin Nuernberg, director O.S. Energy (UK) Ltd explained that the regulatory framework for alternative fuel is currently being developed, meaning there are uncertainties of what can and cannot be done at the start of the project.
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