Commercial shipping

According to a recent servery conducted by the American Burea of Shipping (ABS), shipowners see ammonia and hydrogen as the most attractive fuel options for the long term.

Hvide Sande Shipyard, Ballard Power Systems and Odense Maritime Technology have joined forces to form a new shipping project that will investigate how hydrogen fuel cells can be applied on board ships.

Following the introduction of its hydrogen fuelled ship in November last year, family-owned ship manufacturer Ulstein has revealed its vision towards a marine hydrogen future.

In order to successfully complete its mission to promote renewable energies and raise awareness about the challenges of the energy and ecological transition, Energy Observer has partnered with France’s National Centre for Space Studies (CNES).

As part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions, Yanmar Holdings and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology have developed a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles.

Włocławek, Poland, will soon be the home of a new hydrogen hub that will produce up to 600kg of purified hydrogen per hour.

Fuel cell manufacturer Nedstack is working with the shipping sector to develop a hydrogen-electric drivetrain for marine applications.

Mongstad Industrial Park in Norway has been selected as the location for what could be the country’s first production plant for liquid hydrogen serving the maritime market.

Hydrogen technology is among an unprecedented range of engine and fuel gas supply systems that Wärtsilä is developing to help ship owners navigate the route to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Progress on developing the marine fuel cell as an energy source for ships sees this sustainable technology leap toward wider commercial application, says ABB in an exclusive with H2 View.