The European Union has officially launched HY2FISH, an ambitious project aimed at reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency in the fishing sector through the use of hydrogen-based and hybrid propulsion technologies.

Funded by the European Union with a budget of €2.2 million, the three-year initiative brings together 12 partners from eight European countries. The project is coordinated by the Vigo-based fishing organization ARVI and focuses on accelerating the decarbonisation of European fishing fleets.

One of the main objectives of HY2FISH is to demonstrate how hybrid systems combining hydrogen fuel cells, batteries and renewable energy solutions can significantly reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in fishing vessels. According to the project consortium, the technologies under development could reduce emissions and fuel use by up to 40%.

The project will also test advanced monitoring systems, flexible solar panels, energy optimisation technologies and improvements in vessel hydrodynamics to enhance operational efficiency at sea.

HY2FISH is part of the European Union’s broader strategy to support sustainable fisheries and promote cleaner maritime transport through innovation and green technologies.

For more information, read the original article published by CINEA – European Commission.