The 122-year-old Compagnie Maritime Belge is preparing for the fuel revolution with the latest vessel in its fleet, the world's first passengership powered by hydrogen.

The 16-passenger Hydroville, christened in November, has been under development since June 2016.

The Hydroville's christening in Antwerp Photo: Jonathan Vahsen

It will be used to shuttle CMB employees between Kruibeke and Antwerp during rush hour to avoid the traffic jams.