Hermen de Jong, innovation manager Royal Huisman,and Mark Nijhoff, Lloyd’s Register

An ‘Approval in Principle’ has been honored to following a hazard identification (HAZID) study, which was executed together with Lloyd’s Register and external experts. The goal was to uncover and identify risks and determine the effects of exposure to a hazard while also providing suggestions for mitigating risks. It was concluded the concept is safe and advice was given for the next steps in the process.

“Lloyds Register is proud to award Royal Huisman this Approval-in-Principle. The unique concept brings the shipyard in the lead for the application of hydrogen onboard large sailing yachts. It is likely to be a trendsetting innovation,” commented Mark Nijhoff, Lead Specialist Piping & Decarbonization Systems Global Technical Support Office, Maritime Operations for Lloyd’s Register EMEA.

Royal Huisman’s concept for
a hydrogen powered fuel cell system
specifically for sailing yachts

The Approval-in-Principle marks a milestone of Royal Huisman’s sustainability goals as part of Project Tidal Shift and making the shipyard team ready for the next steps to integrate fuel cell technology in upcoming newbuilds.

Project Tidal Shift: guiding the way to sustainable yachting

Royal Huisman has launched Project Tidal Shift, an initiative to drive sustainability and responsibility across the superyacht industry. Based on over 140 years of ocean exploration, Royal Huisman is committed to preserving the seas that sustain its industry. Read on: link