The vessels are being built for shortsea operation in the North Sea. The fuel cell systems will provide 4 MW of installed power based on PowerCell’s Marine System 225 platform. Deliveries are scheduled to be completed by 2028.

The contract covers fuel cell systems for two liquid hydrogen-powered cargo ships to be built by Norwegian company LH2 Shipping. The parties also intend to establish a long-term service agreement, with future service revenues over the vessels’ operational lifetime.

The order expands the deployment of Marine System 225 into a new maritime application. PowerCell said the project also strengthens its position in zero-emission shipping.

Marine System 225 has received marine type approval from Lloyd’s Register and RINA. In connection with the project, PowerCell also intends to complete DNV type approval for the platform.

“This project demonstrates how fuel cells are increasingly being considered for larger and more demanding maritime applications. We continue to see growing interest from shipowners seeking solutions that combine operational performance, emissions reductions and long-term compliance with future regulations. We are proud to support LH2 Shipping in bringing this project forward,” said Stig Kallestad, Commercial Director of PowerCell Group.

“This partnership with PowerCell will strengthen the execution capability of several projects currently under development and further reinforce the industrialization of hydrogen-based zero-emission vessels. As the maritime industry now moves from demonstration projects towards commercial deployment, strong technology partnerships such as this are essential to reducing risk, accelerating delivery, and enabling broader market adoption,” said Ivan Oestvik, CEO of LH2 Shipping.

Source:  Hydrogentechworld