Europe’s first Type Approval for marine fuel cells a reality
Ballard Power Systems received Europe’s industry first Type Approval by DNV, for its marine fuel cell module FCwaveTM.
Read moreBallard Power Systems received Europe’s industry first Type Approval by DNV, for its marine fuel cell module FCwaveTM.
Read moreBureau Veritas (BV) released a new rule note (NR 547) on fuel cell power systems on board ships. The rule note covers safety requirements for ships using any type of fuel cell technology, providing rules for the arrangement and installation of fuel cell power systems and the delivery of electrical energy.
Read moreThe Korean Register (KR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with STX ES and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for a joint research and development of solid oxide fuel cell technology for ships.
Read moreDoosan Fuel Cell signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for cooperation in marine fuel cell demonstration with Shell and KSOE (Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering) on February 7th.
Read moreThe International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) published a new study, investigating the potential of both liquid and compressed hydrogen fuel cells to replace fossil fuels for bulk carriers, including when paired with wind-assisted propulsion in the form of rotor sails.
Read moreA German consortium led by Gerd Holbach, a professor at Technischen Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), has shown with a new vessel that fuel cells as a propulsion option will soon no longer be only a theoretical concept.
Read moreNorwegian ship owner Eidesvik has entered into an agreement with Aker BP and Alma to explore opportunities for utilising Alma’s proprietary fuel cell technology and accelerate the move to zero emissions shipping.
Read moreSvitzer and Maersk signed an agreement with Robert Allan to design the world’s first fuel cell tug for harbour operations, running on green methanol.
Read moreAfter publishing its Maritime Forecast to 2050, DNV hosted a seminar in early October, presenting the changes that the shipping industry is facing in the decarbonization front.
Read moreHydrogen is building momentum globally as the probably the cleanest of all fuel solutions for the future; in that regard several shipping players have recently issued a joint letter to the EU Commission urging to promote the use of green hydrogen by ships as part of its upcoming maritime fuel law.
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