Hydromer

HYDROMER is a Hopper Dredger delivered by Piriou shipyard to Région Occitanie in March 2024. Hydromer can dredge in water depths of up to 30m with a well capacity of 1500m3. The vessel is equipped with an innovative electric propulsion system that mixes latest generation diesel generators, batteries and hydrogen fuel-cell. Zero-emission technologies will cover 25% of the ship operations.

(Photo: Région Occitanie – Corinne Rozotte)

• Hydrogen storage in containers
• 4×20’ containers with each 500kg of hydrogen
• Hydrogen pressure: 500 bars
• Abt25% of energy mix is carbon-free

• Batteries: 55 kWh
• Fuel cells (hydrogen)

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