A team of students from Delft University of Technology has unveiled a foiling boat powered by liquid hydrogen, called “Mira”. The boat was developed to compete in this year’s Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.
Look: A ship powered by liquid hydrogen
The initiative is the brainchild of a team of 25 students who make up the Hydromotion group, determined to demonstrate that technological innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand. According to Olivier Poelman, leader of the project, if a university group manages to successfully implement this energy solution, companies should also be able to do so.
The use of hydrogen as a marine fuel is not new, but its implementation faces technical and economic barriers. The production of hydrogen largely determines its environmental impact. Hydromotion is committed to green hydrogen, although it recognizes that much of the available infrastructure still relies on other fuel sources.
The Mira boat will participate in the international competition, and seeks to draw the industry’s attention to clean maritime mobility. This prototype integrates a foiling system system that reduces contact with water, improving efficiency and speed.
Examples such as Energy Observer ‘s EO2 project or Louis Dreyfus Armateurs ‘ recent hybrid SOV vessel reveal that the industry is exploring similar technologies. However, Delft’s academic approach stands out for its agility and capacity for experimentation.
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Source and photo: Hydromotion
