REFEST is pleased to welcome H2-SEAS as a sister project committed to advancing the decarbonisation of small-scale coastal fishing fleets through zero-emission hydrogen technologies.
Funded by the European Union, H2-SEAS is developing a fully integrated hydrogen-electric fishing vessel that combines increased energy efficiency with environmental sustainability. With zero emissions and low noise pollution, this prototype is designed to operate under real marine conditions and showcase the viability of hydrogen fuel cells in small-scale fisheries.
The project is led by Riga Technical University (RTU) in collaboration with key partners such as hydrogen systems integrator Genevos, Latvian shipyard A2Z, SEI Tallinn, and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences. Together, they are bridging advanced engineering with policy research and environmental monitoring to accelerate clean energy adoption in the maritime sector.
H2-SEAS and REFEST share a vision of more sustainable, resilient fisheries—supporting innovation that aligns with the European Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.
Learn more: https://h2-seas.eu/