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Motion · S6M-01778 · 26 Oct 2021

First Renderings Completed for Hydrogen-powered Ferry in Orkney

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the completion of the first renderings of the Scottish-led HySeas III project, which aims to build Europe’s first sea-going ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cells; understands that the double-ended sea-going passenger and car ferry, which will have capacity for 120 passengers and 16 cars or two trucks, has been designed by AqualisBraemar LOC Group to operate on the lifeline ferry route between Kirkwall and Shapinsay in Orkney; notes that the EU-funded HySeas III programme involves CMAL, University of St Andrews, Orkney Islands Council and several European partners; commends the project as a leading example of zero-emissions ferry travel, and recognises Orkney's role at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, including the use of green hydrogen; acknowledges the role that the maritime industry has in helping tackle the climate emergency and that this project marks a major step toward emissions-free marine transport, and wishes the project well as it moves forward to design approval and eventual construction.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.