LH₂CRAFT partners gathered in Lisbon to review project progress and coordinate the next steps towards safe and efficient liquid hydrogen solutions for maritime transport.
The LH₂CRAFT consortium met in Lisbon, Portugal, for the project’s 5th General Assembly Meeting, held on 26–27 May 2026 and hosted by WEGEMT. This hybrid meeting brought together partners from across Europe and South Korea to review progress, exchange technical updates, and coordinate the next steps towards the safe and efficient marine transportation of liquid hydrogen.
Over the course of the two-day meeting, partners reflected on the work carried out so far and aligned on the upcoming activities across the project’s main technical and strategic areas. Discussions focused on the development and assessment of the liquid hydrogen containment system, preliminary integrated ship design, material and insulation testing, subsystem validation, prototype assembly and demonstration, technical assessment, life-cycle analysis, and the approval process.
Highlights from the GA Meeting in Lisbon 2026- Day 1
The consortium also reviewed dissemination, communication, exploitation, and intellectual property activities, ensuring that LH₂CRAFT results continue to reach relevant stakeholders and contribute to the wider transition towards cleaner and more sustainable maritime transport.
Highlights from the GA Meeting in Lisbon 2026- Day 2
By bringing together the expertise of universities, research organisations, classification societies, engineering companies, and technology providers, the Lisbon General Assembly strengthened collaboration across the consortium and supported the continued development of innovative liquid hydrogen solutions for future shipping.
LH₂CRAFT partners gathered in Lisbon for the project’s 5th General Assembly Meeting.
The meeting concluded with a shared discussion on the next actions and priorities for the coming project period, reaffirming the consortium’s commitment to advancing safe, sustainable, and efficient liquid hydrogen technologies for the maritime sector.
The LH₂CRAFT consortium extends a big thank you to WEGEMT for hosting the meeting, and to all partners for their active participation, valuable contributions, and continued commitment to advancing sustainable maritime innovation. Special thanks also to Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon for providing the premises and supporting the successful organisation of the meeting.
