Klaipeda's Hydrogen-Fuelled Waste Collection Ship Begins Operations

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Friday June 19, 2026

Klaipeda’s hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vessel has begun operations at the Lithuanian port.

The vessel named Rasa will collect bilge water, sludge and other waste from ships while operating on green hydrogen and battery power, the Port of Klaipeda authority said in an email update on Friday.

The Port of Klaipeda added that Rasa is the world's first waste collection vessel powered by green hydrogen and batteries.

The 42 m vessel was built as part of a joint project involving Lithuanian and Estonian shipbuilders.

Earlier this month, the port officially opened its first green hydrogen production and refuelling facility. The facility can produce about 127 mt/year of green hydrogen, and part of the fuel will be used to power the hydrogen-fuelled vessel

"Rasa represents a significant shift in shipping, an investment in a cleaner future and a new approach to port operations, where cutting-edge technologies and environmental responsibility become part of everyday activities,” Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipėda Port Authority, said.

The vessel's hydrogen power system, including fuel cells and storage tanks, was supplied by Genevos.

The vessel represents an investment of €12 million.

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