From 2nd to 4th of June 2025, a successful three-day hybrid Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) workshop took place in Cambridge, United Kingdom, as part of the LH2CRAFT project. The workshop was led by the University of Strathclyde and TWI Ltd (The Welding Institute), with active participation from key project partners, including HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE), HYDRUS Engineering S.A. (HYD), and Bureau Veritas (BV).
The workshop brought together technical experts from across the consortium to systematically identify and assess potential failure modes and their consequences across five critical system nodes in the conceptual design of a future liquid hydrogen (LH₂) carrier. These included the Cargo Station, Tank Storage, Carbon Containment System (CCS), Vent Mast, and Cargo Compressor Room.
Drawing on the insights gained from earlier HAZID (Hazard Identification) and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) workshops, the FMEA provided a structured basis for prioritising safety interventions and improving the robustness of the ship’s design.
The outcomes of this FMEA will directly support the development of risk mitigation strategies and inform detailed engineering decisions. This work represents an essential step toward the safe and efficient design of a next-generation LH₂ carrier with an approximate storage capacity of 160,000 cubic metres.
This milestone highlights LH2CRAFT’s commitment to advancing the safety, reliability, and innovation necessary for sustainable hydrogen maritime transport.
