SAFeCRAFT

Safe and Efficient Use of Sustainable Fuels 
in Maritime Transport 
Application (SAFeCRAFT)

Subproject at the Institute of Water Chemistry:

Analysis and Comparison of Alternative Systems for Desktop Studies - Environmental Impacts Assessment

Project leader: Stefan Stolte, Marta Markiewicz

Coworkers: Jen-Hui Chang

Funding: European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program (grant agreement no. 101138411)

Duration: 12/2023-12/2027

Cooperating partners: Hydrus Engineering Ltd, ABS Hellenic SM LLC, University of Strathclyde, National Technical University of Athens, University of Patras, RINA Services S.p.A., Foundation WEGEMT, SEANERGY, MOTOR OIL

Europe’s waterborne transport is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for approximately 13% of overall transport emissions. Thus, meeting ambitious climate targets is imperative and requires accelerating the transition to sustainable, climate-neutral fuels in this sector. SAFeCRAFT project investigates ways of safe and efficient use of sustainable fuels 
in maritime transport. Sustainable Alternative Fuels used during handling, storage, and for main propulsion include liquid (LH2) & compressed (CGH2) green H2, and two green H2 carriers, Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs) and ammonia (NH3).

Institute of Water Chemistry and Contaminant Science Group are leaders in environmental safety assessment of LOHC compounds (read more). Within a subproject of SAFeCRAFT we will be conducting environmental impact and hazard assessment of LOHC technology in maritime applications. Together with National Technical University of Athens (Greece) and Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology (TU Dresden) we will conduct holistic assessment of LOHC technology for maritime energy storage, use and transport in desktop study. If you want to stay up to date with developments in SAFeCRAFT visit SAFeCRAFT webpage and follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact: 

Dr. Marta Markiewicz