A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel

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1 A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel Dr. Pierre C. Sames, Senior Vice President Strategic Research and Development Fridtjof Rohde, Principal Consultant, FutureShip GmbH GL Your competitive edge Take the lead through innovation

2 The challenges and our motivation With expected fleet growth to meet world transport demand for the next decades, CO 2 - emissions from shipping will increase. Even if known and available measures will be implemented, shipping will likely not meet the discussed emission targets. At the same time, fuel prices will continue to increase with future oil reserves being more remote and requiring more technology. million tonnes CO2 Emission trajectory for international shipping 3000 recorded scenario A1B "recent" data emission targets % from % % from 2005 sources: MEPC 59/INF.10 and MEPC 60/WP.5, graph by PCS/GL Therefore, it is time to consider novel solutions to enable future zero-emission shipping. GL Strategic Research and Development looks at novel technologies beyond current applications. This presentation outlines a vision for a zeroemission container feeder vessel, possibly operating after A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel last modified: , PCS No. 2 USD / ton IFO 380 MGO premium CO2 surcharge Source: GL research. The analysis excludes inflation effects. A CO 2 emission trading may start in Costs are based on IPCC upper estimates. In 2020, SO x -limits for fuel apply globally. MGO quality demands a premium (at least 50% of HFO price). Price of HFO will continue to rise in the long run (2.5% pa)

3 One solution Hydrogen as fuel Fuel cell systems using Hydrogen can deliver a zero-emission propulsion. The new container feeder vessel design concept has fuel cells and special tanks to hold liquid Hydrogen for a typical roundtrip. The vessel stops every ten days at an offshore station for bunkering. The offshore station produces liquid Hydrogen by using surplus wind energy. The Hydrogen is stored for short periods. A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel last modified: , PCS No. 3

4 The Hydrogen-fuelled container feeder vessel The new container feeder vessel targets traditional trades. full open-top 1000 TEU intake with 150 reefer slots, 700 service speed of 15 knots The new container feeder vessel runs on liquid Hydrogen. two power generation rooms, forward and aft 5 MW fuel cell systems, with 3 MWh battery systems to provide peak power multiple type C tanks with 920 m 3 to hold liquid Hydrogen for a ten-day roundtrip A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel last modified: , PCS No. 4

5 Liquid Hydrogen offshore production potential In 2020, about 3GW generation capacity is assumed to be installed in offshore wind energy parks in the German Exclusive Economic Zone. Up to 30% of the generated power may not be put into the grid and could be available for Hydrogen production (up to 3600 GWh/a). A 500 MW wind farm may produce up to t liquid Hydrogen (LH2) using its surplus power. This could serve 3 feeder vessels. An intermediate storage of LH2 for up to 10 days requires insulated tanks of up to 5000 m 3. Costs for LH2 are based on invest for production, liquefaction and storage installations. Offshore wind farms in German EEZ of North Sea source: BSH, A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel last modified: , PCS No. 5

6 Will a LH2-fuelled container feeder vessel be competitive? m$ Annual cost for container feeder vessel MGO-fuelled LH2-fuelled (lower estimate) LH2-fuelled (upper estimate) MGO average for 2000: 252 $/t MGO today: 978 $/t MGO historic high: 1319 $/t, June Annual cost include capital costs, other operating costs and fuel costs. $/t MGO A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel last modified: , PCS No. 6

7 Conclusions A vision for a zero-emission container feeder vessel was created. The vessel will run on liquid Hydrogen produced by offshore wind farms surplus energy. A set of fuel cell systems, batteries and pressurised tanks facilitate a ten-day roundtrip at 15 knots. Investment costs for the LH2-fuelled container feeder vessel are about 30% higher than for a conventional vessel. The LH2-fuelled vessel may become economically attractive when MGO prices increase beyond $/t. A vision for a zero emission container feeder vessel last modified: , PCS No. 7

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