This review reveals the potential of hydrogen fuels, highlighting key challenges in implementation within the maritime industry.
Key Points
Hydrogen-powered vessels can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional diesel engines, promoting decarbonization in maritime transport.
A life cycle assessment shows that using green or blue hydrogen sources offers considerable environmental benefits over fossil fuels.
This review analyzes hydrogen production methods and the challenges of storage and retrofitting in the marine sector, emphasizing technological needs.
Coordinated government policies and international collaboration are critical to overcoming the obstacles in adopting hydrogen technologies in maritime operations.