Introducing WEGEMT, why they participate in this project and why it is important for WEGEMT to participate in the LH2CRAFT project?

WEGEMT, a European Association of Universities in the Marine Science and Technology sector, plays a pivotal role in advancing the skills, knowledge, and competence of practicing engineers and postgraduate students within the realm of marine technology and related sciences. With its network of associated universities and collaborative initiatives, WEGEMT serves as a nexus for fostering innovation, research, and education within the maritime industry.

Participation in the LH2CRAFT project holds profound significance for WEGEMT. Given its overarching mission to promote excellence and progress in marine technology, WEGEMT recognizes the LH2CRAFT project as a groundbreaking endeavor that aligns seamlessly with its goals. The project’s pursuit of revolutionizing the safe and efficient transportation of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) resonates with WEGEMT’s commitment to advancing cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices within the maritime sector.

By engaging in the LH2CRAFT project, WEGEMT gains an opportunity to contribute its wealth of expertise and collaborative spirit to a venture that has far-reaching implications for the future of marine transportation. The project’s focus on developing innovative containment systems, exploring conceptual designs, and addressing safety and risk assessment directly intersects with WEGEMT’s objectives to enhance maritime education, research, and technological innovation.

Participating in the LH2CRAFT project allows WEGEMT to leverage its established network of universities and experts to drive forward the development and validation of groundbreaking technology. The project’s emphasis on next-generation solutions for LH2 storage and conveyance aligns perfectly with WEGEMT’s pursuit of elevating the maritime industry’s capabilities and sustainability. Also with LH2CRAFT, WEGEMT with be involved in 3 major WATERBORNE projects investigating Ammonia, Methanol and Hydrogen as alternative fuels for ships:

Ammonia: NH3CRAFT – Safe and efficient storage of ammonia within ships (Grant agreement ID: 101056831). URL:

CORDIS: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101056831 

WEB: https://www.lh2craft.eu/ 

Hydrogen: LH2CRAFT – Safe and Efficient Marine Transportation of Liquid Hydrogen (Grant agreement ID: 101111972). URL:

CORDIS: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101111972

WEB: https://www.nh3craft.com/

Methanol: NextFuel – Industrialising eSMR to Supply the Next Shipping Fuels (Proposal No: 101136225). URL: coming soon

In essence, the NH3CRAFT, LH2CRAFT and NextFuel projects enable WEGEMT to actively contribute to the evolution of maritime technology, collaborate with visionary experts, and play a vital role in shaping the industry’s future fuels. Through participation in these projects, WEGEMT not only furthers its core mission but also helps advance the European Union’s dedication to innovation, job creation, and international regulatory standards within the maritime domain.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101111972. UK participation in LH2CRAFT Project is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee [grant-numbers 10082044 and 10070575].

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