Kawasaki LH2 carriers

1250m3 LH2 carrier (Image: Kawasaki)

Vessel information

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Project name: Suiso (Hydrogen) Frontier

Project leader: Kawasaki

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Technical data

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Installation of the 1250m3 liquid hydrogen tank (9/3/2020)

The pressurized cryogenic cargo containment system specifically for LH2 was developed successfully based on Kawasaki's existing technologies of LNG carrier building and of LH2 land transportation and storage.

Currently, the LH2 carrier is designed and under construction based on the safety requirements approved by the IMO as interim recommendations. LH2 needs to be maintained at a temperature 91° C below that of LNG and easily evaporates.

Propulsion system: Diesel electric hybrid

Hydrogen capacity (m3): 1250m3

The Hydrogen Frontier is able to carry 1,250m3 of liquid hydrogen in a single tank. To meet Japan’s goals for a commercial hydrogen supply chain by 2030, Mr Nishimura said Kawasaki Heavy would need to develop much larger vessels, similar to the 160,000m3 capacity in four tanks of modern LNG carriers.

Next generation carrier concept - 160,000m3 (Image: Kawasaki)