Rijkswaterstaat has begun a hydrogen‑powered pilot on the Ms. Krukel, a Rijksrederij vessel that will serve as the first sea‑borne zero‑emission ship in the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The project, launched on 31 March 2026 after signing a contract with Next Generation Shipyards, is part of the Fleet Renewal Programme and Green Shipping Wadden Sea initiatives. It aims to test hydrogen fuel‑cell technology on an existing ship, covering design, construction, operation and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. The pilot will provide data on performance, costs, regulations and crew requirements, reducing risks for future fleet upgrades. Expected decision on the ship’s conversion is due in September 2026, with funding from the Wadden Fund and the Province of Groningen.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat
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