Hydrogen retrofits for a resilient maritime energy supply
Haran Cohen Hillel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Newlight Marine Technologies, where he develops innovative hydrogen retrofit systems for existing diesel marine engines. A former officer and Chief Engineer in the Israeli Navy, he possesses extensive experience leading technical teams and managing complex maritime operations.
Haran combines deep tech, product development, and climate technology expertise to scale practical energy solutions, driving impactful decarbonization and sustainable engineering advancements across the global shipping industry.
Decentralizing Maritime Energy Supply: Hydrogen Retrofits as a Near-Term Energy Security Solution
A practical look at how hydrogen retrofits can cut a vessel’s dependence on conventional diesel while preserving its existing engine and operational profile — strengthening the resilience of ports, domestic shipping, and critical maritime supply chains.
- Reducing a vessel’s dependence on conventional diesel fuel while fully preserving the existing engine and operational profile
- Strengthening the resilience of ports, domestic shipping, and critical maritime supply chains through practical, deployable retrofit solutions
- Deploying hydrogen systems on commercial vessels while navigating safety infrastructure, regulatory approvals, and fleet-scale operational integration
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