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THE FIRST HYDROGEN VESSELS DEDICATED TO RESEARCHING, TEACHING, AND INNOVATING

The new era of navigation, set to begin at COP30.

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Dedicated to Research and Science

Committed to the UN’s 2030 Agenda

Comitted to the UNESCO Ocean Decade

The Brazilian project that will revolutionize the maritime andriverine energy transition on the planet

OUR VESSELS

Explorer H1 and Explorer H2 are two 100% green hydrogen-powered vessels with zero carbon emissions, designed to function as advanced laboratories for studying the biomes of the 105,000 km of the Amazon basin's river network and the 7,491 km of Brazil’s marine coastline.

JAQ h1

The JAQ H1, measuring 36 meters in length, is equipped with a power generation system powered by a low-carbon hydrogen fuel cell by GWM Hydrogen. All the onboard hospitality, which includes lighting, air conditioning, kitchen, and onboard services, will be exclusively supplied by this clean and efficient system.

JAQ h2

The Explorer H2 is a 50m vessel primarily dedicated to supporting diving operations, ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) handling, and hydrographic and oceanographic data collection at depths of up to 300 meters.

OUR VESSELS

Fase 1 (2025)

Hotelaria 100% livre de carbono

O JAQ H1 faz sua estreia mundial na COP30, em Belém, como símbolo vivo do que a inovação brasileira é capaz de entregar. Atracado na ilha durante o evento, o barco oferece toda a experiência de bordo com conforto pleno e emissão zero — iluminação, cozinha, lavanderia, entretenimento, água quente e sistemas de apoio movidos exclusivamente a hidrogênio verde. Uma estadia completa, sem abrir mão do planeta.

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Hidrogênio

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Emissão de gases nocivos

Fase 1 (2025)

Hotelaria 100% livre de carbono

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Hidrogênio

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Emissão de gases nocivos

Fase 2 (2026)

Propulsão híbrida pelos rios e costas do Brasil

O JAQ H1 ganha movimento. Equipado com dois motores híbridos MAN de alta eficiência, o barco passa a navegar pelos rios amazônicos e pela costa brasileira com propulsão combinada — hidrogênio verde e sistema tradicional. Um salto significativo na redução de emissões, sem limitar o alcance da expedição.

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Hidrogênio

80%

Menos emissões

Fase 2 (2026)

Propulsão híbrida pelos rios e costas do Brasil

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Hidrogênio

80%

Menos emissões

Fase 3 (2027)

Autossuficiência total com o JAQ H2

A frota se expande e a autonomia se completa. O JAQ H2 entra em operação trazendo a bordo um eletrolisador próprio — capaz de produzir hidrogênio verde diretamente no barco e abastecer as duas embarcações. Operação autossuficiente, navegação irrestrita, impacto zero.

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Hidrogênio

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Emissões

Fase 3 (2027)

Autossuficiência total com o JAQ H2

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Hidrogênio

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Emissões

OUR VESSELS

JAQ Green Hydrogen: Brazil’s Contribution to Combating Climate Change

JAQ Apoio Marítimo EBN, founded in 2021, was created with the mission to develop innovative technological solutions to decarbonize navigation.

More than just replacing fossil fuels with clean energy sources, JAQ aims to apply its products to initiatives that promote environmental education and the preservation of Brazil’s marine and river biomes.

The project was envisioned by Ernani Paciornik—founder of Grupo Náutica and the Boat Show, co-founder of the SOS Mata Atlântica project, and creator of the "Only throw in the water what the fish can eat" campaign in partnership with cartoonist Ziraldo. JAQ carries a unique combination of solid business expertise, deep knowledge of the nautical market, and a genuine commitment to environmental preservation.

To build the Explorer H1 and Explorer H2, JAQ partnered with Itaipu Parquetec, the most advanced park for sustainable technology solutions and energy transition, with over a decade of experience in green hydrogen production.

JAQ Apoio Marítimo EBN, founded in 2021, was created with the mission to develop innovative technological solutions to decarbonize navigation.

Opportunities and Challenges of the Maritime Energy Transition

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Climate change demands the urgent development of innovations to reduce GHG emissions.

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Climate change demands the urgent development of innovations to reduce GHG emissions.

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Climate change demands the urgent development of innovations to reduce GHG emissions.

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Energy accounts for nearly 3/4 of global emissions. Within this sector, the highest-emitting sub-sector is electricity and heat production, followed by transportation and industrial processing.

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Energy accounts for nearly 3/4 of global emissions. Within this sector, the highest-emitting sub-sector is electricity and heat production, followed by transportation and industrial processing.

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Energy accounts for nearly 3/4 of global emissions. Within this sector, the highest-emitting sub-sector is electricity and heat production, followed by transportation and industrial processing.

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Maritime shipping carries around 90% of global trade and is responsible for nearly 3% of global CO₂ emissions. It faces increasing pressure from environmentalists and investors to take more concrete action on emissions reduction.

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Green hydrogen is considered the maritime fuel with the lowest emissions (IMO Marine Fuels Subcommittee, 2022).

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Green hydrogen is considered the maritime fuel with the lowest emissions (IMO Marine Fuels Subcommittee, 2022).

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Green hydrogen is considered the maritime fuel with the lowest emissions (IMO Marine Fuels Subcommittee, 2022).

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Worldwide, considering publicly funded alternative fuel projects, hydrogen leads with 40% of projects, followed by methanol (20%) and ammonia (14%).

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Worldwide, considering publicly funded alternative fuel projects, hydrogen leads with 40% of projects, followed by methanol (20%) and ammonia (14%).

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF, 2023) cost projections for hydrogen production place Brazil as the most competitive market globally.

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF, 2023) cost projections for hydrogen production place Brazil as the most competitive market globally.

REACH AND IMPACT

Scientific Research

The Explorer H1 and Explorer H2 will serve as floating laboratories, aiming to preserve river and marine life and promote a sustainable future for our planet.

Scientific Research

The Explorer H1 and Explorer H2 will serve as floating laboratories, aiming to preserve river and marine life and promote a sustainable future for our planet.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Through media production, information sharing, and the use of the vessels for workshops and expert meetings.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Through media production, information sharing, and the use of the vessels for workshops and expert meetings.

GLOBAL IMPACT

The JAQ Green Hydrogen initiative will serve as a showcase of innovation and Brazil’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, aligning with global environmental preservation goals.

GLOBAL IMPACT

The JAQ Green Hydrogen initiative will serve as a showcase of innovation and Brazil’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, aligning with global environmental preservation goals.

AN INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE RESPONSE

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the actions of the UNESCO Ocean Decade.

AN INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE RESPONSE

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the actions of the UNESCO Ocean Decade.

ABOUT US

CAPITÃO ERNANI PACIORNIK

Founder & Chairman

CILA SCHULMAN

Senior Partner & CEO

CAPITÃO ERNANI PACIORNIK

Founder & Chairman

CILA SCHULMAN

Senior Partner & CEO

CAPITÃO ERNANI PACIORNIK

Founder & Chairman

CILA SCHULMAN

Senior Partner & CEO

LOUISE PIMENTEL

Chief Operating Officer

Eduardo Colunna

Chief Maritime Innovation Officer

LOUISE PIMENTEL

Chief Operating Officer

Eduardo Colunna

Chief Maritime Innovation Officer

LOUISE PIMENTEL

Chief Operating Officer

Eduardo Colunna

Chief Maritime Innovation Officer

Parceiros

Parceiros tecnologicos

Apoio

Parceiros na COP 30

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Two boats with zero gas emissions will be the result of a partnership between Itaipu Parquetec and JAQ. The first vessel will be presented at COP30 in November.

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The partnership will enhance the use of "energy of the future" in maritime and river transport in Brazil.

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Itaipu Parquetec and JAQ announce an agreement of R$ 150 million for green hydrogen in maritime transportation

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