Windcat takes delivery of another hydrogen-powered CTV

Hydrocat 60, which is the company’s third hydrogen-powered vessel, is fitted with a dual-fuel hydrogen combustion engine co-developed by CMB.TECH and MAN. The engine allows the vessel to operate on hydrogen and conventional fuel.

The vessel makes use of CMB.TECH’s hydrogen system, which is capable of storing up to 458 kg of compressed hydrogen.

Windcat Director Willem van der Wel said, “We are proud to now have our third hydrogen-powered CTV in operation.

“Hydrogen is gaining momentum in the offshore wind industry and is already contributing towards the reduction of CO2 emissions.”

The company says the Mk5 design “addresses the evolving needs of the offshore wind industry by delivering high-performance vessels that significantly enhance crew comfort and operational efficiency.”

The Mk5 design incorporates feedback and experience from the operation of the company’s other vessels, leading to a design with optimised seakeeping, more deck space and provision for increased hydrogen storage.

“With an overall length of 27 m, an optimised hull shape, increased breadth and elevated freeboard, the vessels ensure greater accessibility and comfort, making them ideal for developments located further offshore,” Windcat said.

It describes the Hydrocat 60’s dual-fuel hydrogen system as “a pragmatic choice for immediate CO2 emissions reduction.”

The company said that in future, all of its Mk5 vessels – of which it now has a total of seven – will be fitted with a dual fuel hydrogen engine as standard.