Kochi, India
Energy Observer has dropped anchor in Kochi for the 75th stopover of its round-the-world Odyssey.
Coming from: Langkawi, Malaysia
Weather conditions: Windy
Time of arrival: 12:00 AM
Travelled distance: 1645 NM
Energy Observer's arrival in Kochi
A journey full of highlights
18 days of crossing, 5 crew members, 1645 nautical miles sailed for an average speed of 3.9 knots... One can imagine that a lot has happened on board our laboratory vessel since her departure from Malaysia!
This crossing was marked by several highlights, including the vessel's passage near the coasts of Sri Lanka and the visit of dolphins in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Our laboratory vessel also broke its record of 50 000 MN sailed since the beginning of our Odyssey: an emotional moment for our crew!
Green hydrogen at the heart of our stopover in India
On the occasion of Energy Observer's stopover, the Energy Management Centre (EMC), the state-designated agency to enforce the energy conservation act in Kerala, organized a special event: "Green hydrogen pathways to sustainable future."
Victorien Erussard In India
Victorien Erussard, our Founder and Captain, had the pleasure to set off this successful event which gathered several hundreds of participants during a 3-days workshop. All steps of hydrogen's value chain, from production to storage and its various applications on land and at sea, were discussed.
Considerable visits on board
Mrs Lise Talbot Barré, Consul General of France, paid a visit to Energy Observer, laboratory vessel, energy sufficient sailing without harming the planet, laid at anchor in Bolgatty Marina, Kochi.
Our Odyssey's 75th stopover has started on a high note! Since the arrival ofEnergy Observer in India, we are thrilled to have welcomed many local actors on board our laboratory vessel.
Victorien Erussard with Mr. K. Krishnanjutty, Minister of Electricity, Government of Kerala
Energy Observer, a zero-emission laboratory vessel & SDGs ambassador has just arrived in #Kochi, the 75th stop of its world tour.
Its energy mix of wind, solar & hydrogen technologies shows how we can make clean energy a practical & affordable reality for all. Don't miss it!
Hydrogen: India's decarbonization strategy
Green hydrogen is at the heart of India's decarbonization strategy. Faced with socio-economic and environmental challenges, India wants 40% of its electricity production to be of non-fossil fuel origin by 2030. And green hydrogen is a key pillar of this strategy.