At the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) at the University of Strathclyde, we are proud to contribute our long-standing expertise in ship safety, structural analysis, and life cycle modelling to LH2CRAFT, a Horizon Europe project focused on the safe and efficient storage of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) on board vessels.
Within LH2CRAFT, our team leads the safety and risk assessment of candidate liquid hydrogen cargo containment systems. We are applying both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis methods to evaluate the operational risks, failure modes, and mitigation measures for proposed LH₂ storage solutions—spanning from desktop concepts to prototype configurations. In parallel, we contribute to the project’s environmental dimension by performing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for both the prototype and alternative containment designs. This ensures that safety innovation is grounded in environmental sustainability.
Our involvement in LH2CRAFT enables close collaboration with industry partners, classification societies, and research institutes to co-develop validated tools, methods, and data for the next generation of hydrogen storage systems. This joint effort ensures that novel containment technologies are not only technically and economically viable but also meet the rigorous safety and approval standards necessary for maritime integration.
As a department known for its applied research and research-led teaching, participation in LH2CRAFT allows us to integrate current hydrogen storage challenges and technical insights into our academic programmes. This helps us ensure that students and early-career researchers are equipped with skills aligned to industry demand, including systems safety, fluid-structure interaction, and lifecycle engineering for alternative energy systems.
Through our contribution to LH2CRAFT, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering impactful, industry-aligned research that supports the safe deployment of emerging technologies and strengthens the future of sustainable marine engineering.
