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Ship Propulsion Summit in Rotterdam

Our MD, Sara Ravazza, was recently invited to speak at the Ship Propulsion Summit in Rotterdam about "Pioneering Green Fleets: Hydrogen-Powered Vessels for a Sustainable Future" Sara took to the stage to demonstrate how our hydrogen-powered vessels are revolutionising maritime sustainability. She showed some examples of cutting-edge innovations, real-world applications and outlined the necessary steps to take on the path toward a zero emissions future for shipping. To find out how to get started, reach out to start@futureproofshipping.com
FutureProofShipping
2nd April 2025
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A zero emissions label for a zero emissions ship!

We're thrilled to announce that H2 Barge 2 has received the A0 certificate from Binnenvaart Emissie Label! With H2 Barge 1 already receiving its certificate last year, this makes H2 Barge 2 the second cargo vessel to receive this recognition, and the third in the world! The A0 standard means our ship emits ZERO grams of CO²e and ZERO air climate emissions. This is some achievement for our team and we proudly share this triumph with our partners and industry. The standard has been set for inland shipping and beyond. Find out more from the Future Proof Shipping team: start@futureproofshipping.com
FutureProofShipping
30th April 2024
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Future Proof Shipping welcomes new Managing Director on board

Future Proof Shipping welcomes new Managing Director on board - 11 April 2024 - Inland shipping pioneer Future Proof Shipping (FPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Ravazza as its new Managing Director, effective April 01, 2024. Sara joins the team of zero emission shipping innovators, to strengthen and steer their sustainability-driven initiatives. Bringing over two decades of experience in the shipping industry, Sara has succeeded in notable roles across Europe, with recent tenures as Managing Director of several shipping lines in the Netherlands including Maersk Benelux. “It Is with great pleasure that we welcome Sara Ravazza to…
FutureProofShipping
11th April 2024
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Zero Emission Shipping Accelerated with Launch of Carbon Insetting Program

Brussels, April 3rd, 2024  In a significant development during the Connecting Europe Days, a leading consortium of maritime organizations introduced the world's first Carbon Insetting Program for Zero Emission Shipping. This pioneering initiative, unveiled at the RH2INE CE Days session by Future Proof Shipping (FPS), Zero Emission Services (ZES), and 123Carbon, operates within the decarbonization framework of the Smart Freight Centre. Carbon insetting is a strategy where companies invest in projects within their own supply chain to reduce emissions and carbon footprint, creating a positive impact on ecosystems and communities. It is a new approach compared to traditional carbon offsetting…
FutureProofShipping
5th April 2024
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The Gift of Supporting The Living Ocean

With the help of individuals and organisations, The Living Ocean has protected and nurtured 22 nests, 2123 eggs and 2004 hatchlings. On behalf of the speakers at the H2 Barge 2 launch earlier this month, Future Proof Shipping (FPS), the EU-funded Flagships project, and the Interreg-funded ZEM Ports NS project donated to The Living Ocean. The Living Ocean is a non-profit foundation registered in the Netherlands that conserves, develops, and protects marine ecosystems. Sailing Towards Sustainability On February 8, 2024, Future Proof Shipping (FPS), the EU-funded Flagships project, and the Interreg-funded ZEM Ports NS project launched the groundbreaking H2 Barge…
FutureProofShipping
26th February 2024
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New zero-emission hydrogen-powered cargo vessel ready for operation on the Rhine

08 February 2024 Future Proof Shipping (FPS), the EU-funded Flagships project, and the Interreg-funded ZEM Ports NS project launch the groundbreaking H2 Barge 2. The hydrogen-powered vessel will ship goods completely emission-free on the Rhine between Rotterdam (NL) and Duisburg (DE). Future Proof Shipping, the Flagships project, and ZEM Ports NS project gathered key stakeholders to celebrate the successful launch of the H2 Barge 2 at Holland Shipyard Group´s Werkendam facility, just outside Rotterdam. “This is another proud moment for us, it proves moving cargo with zero emissions and zero impact is not only possible, it’s scalable too. Successfully launching…
FutureProofShipping
8th February 2024
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Yard time for FPS Waal!

Following in the wake of our FPS Maas (now H2 Barge 1), the FPS Waal has just sailed its last inland voyage on a diesel engine! The container ship arrived at the Holland Shipyards Group shipyard in Werkendam this week, where its retrofit to a zero-emission hydrogen-powered vessel will commence! ♻ In order to sail 100% emissions-free, all the vessel’s internal combustion engines will be removed and a new fully zero-emissions propulsion system, including PEM fuel cells, hydrogen storage, battery packs and an electric drive train will be installed. Over the coming weeks, the main engine and generators will be…
FutureProofShipping
21st August 2023
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First inland vessel on green hydrogen

This article (in Dutch) written by Martin van Dyke of SWZ|Maritime suggests that Inland shipping is increasingly focusing on green hydrogen propulsion. We, at Future Proof Shipping, set ourselves the goal of showing that this is already possible and recently retrofitted the FPS Maas into the H2 Barge 1 sailing 100 percent on green hydrogen. Read the full article here: H2 Barge 1 SWZ Article July 2023    
FutureProofShipping
14th July 2023
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Making a good impression – H2 Barge 1 and the dawn of inland hydrogen propulsion

On 25 May this year, Future Proof Shipping launched the first hydrogen-powered zero emissions inland shipping container vessel – the H2 Barge 1. Since then, the vessel, previously known as FPS Maas, has been operating between the Port of Rotterdam and the BCTN terminal in Meerhout, Belgium. The vessel is on charter to BCTN who operate it on behalf of Nike EMEA, based in nearby Laakdal. In a major boost for maritime sustainability, H2 Barge 1 is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by in the region of 2000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year. The vessel’s Captain, Dragoş Lupu…
FutureProofShipping
5th July 2023
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Future Proof Shipping launches first hydrogen-powered inland container ship

On 25 May, Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Earlier in the week, Nike introduced the H2 Barge 1 at its European Logistics Campus in Laakdal, Belgium. As part of its journey toward a zero carbon and zero waste future, Nike is partnering with Future Proof Shipping (FPS) and BCTN Network of Inland Terminals, to accelerate zero-emission shipping. 
FutureProofShipping
25th May 2023
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