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Latest news and developments in hydrogen maritime technology, vessels, and infrastructure.
Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime to Develop Hydrogen-Fuelled Ferry for New York
Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime are collaborating on a 28 m hydrogen fuel cell ferry for New York, designed to carry 150 passengers at 25 knots. The vessel will utilize 720 kg of compressed hydroge
Read articleWorld Bank: Morocco could power maritime’s green hydrogen revolution
Morocco is strategically positioned to become a key green hydrogen bunkering hub, potentially supplying 2.83 million tonnes of hydrogen-equivalent fuel by 2050. Leveraging its existing port infrastruc
Why European shipping is still reluctant to buy green hydrogen-based fuels despite EU regulations
Despite EU incentives, the adoption of green hydrogen fuels faces hurdles due to price premiums and logistical challenges. Overcoming these obstacles is crucial to meet FuelEU Maritime's RFNBO targets
Morocco's Green Hydrogen Ports: Bunkering Hubs & Export Strategy for 2030
Morocco is strategically developing its ports, including Tanger Med and Jorf Lasfar, into green hydrogen hubs for bunkering and export by 2030. The nation anticipates a demand of 0.2 million tonnes of
Green Hydrogen Renewable Energy Market: The Molecule That Decarbonizes the Impossible
The Green Hydrogen Renewable Energy Market is now enabling gigawatt-scale deployments for hard-to-abate sectors like steel manufacturing and maritime shipping. The Trans-Oceanic Ammonia Corridor showc
3 firms join for €1bn spend on Spanish green hydrogen projects
Three companies are collaborating on a €1 billion investment in green hydrogen projects in Spain, signaling a significant commitment to the nation's hydrogen economy. The initiative aims to leverage S
World Bank: Morocco is Emerging Leader in Green Hydrogen Maritime Transport
Morocco is poised to become a leader in green hydrogen for maritime transport, leveraging its renewable energy resources and strategic location. Key ports like Tanger Med and Jorf Lasfar will be cruci
St Petersburg conference highlights hydrogen fuel cell potential in shipbuilding
The St. Petersburg conference underscored the potential of hydrogen fuel cells to revolutionize shipbuilding. Although details are limited by the subscription requirement, this suggests a growing inte
NEOM Green Hydrogen: The World’s Largest Clean Fuel Hub
NEOM's $8.4 billion green hydrogen plant, set to commence operations in 2026, will produce green ammonia for decarbonizing shipping and heavy industry. Utilizing renewable energy, the project aims to
Kawasaki Unveils First Commercially-Available Gas Turbine to Use 30% Hydrogen
Kawasaki has launched a gas turbine capable of operating on a 30% hydrogen blend, significantly reducing emissions and offering a drop-in replacement for existing gas turbines. This turbine leverages
Genevos to develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Sustainable Shipping through EU Project HELENUS
Genevos will develop a 100 kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) module, the XPM-100, for multi-MW maritime applications within the EU-funded HELENUS project. The XPM-100 targets high efficiency and fuel fl
France-China green shipping corridor eyes ammonia, hydrogen
France and China are exploring a green shipping corridor, potentially accelerating the adoption of ammonia and hydrogen as maritime fuels. This initiative could drive demand for innovative hydrogen pr
Dead and buried. Why our green hydrogen hope is gone for good
A new report indicates that green hydrogen production in Australia faces significant economic hurdles, with costs projected to remain above $10/kg, far exceeding grey hydrogen's market price. The ener
Yanmar Acquires Land to Build Factory to Test Hydrogen Marine Engines
Yanmar Power Solutions is investing in a new Japanese factory to test marine hydrogen engines, supporting the development of next-generation, fuel-flexible powertrains. Scheduled for operation in 2029
Lithuania’s green hydrogen study shows major role for future grid stability
Amber Grid's analysis reveals that green hydrogen could provide 6.5 GW of flexible energy capacity for Lithuania by 2050, representing 30% of the nation's needs. Electrolyzers will balance electricity
BeHydro's Hydrogen-Fuelled Engine Secures LR Type Approval
BeHydro's 900 kW hydrogen engine achieves Lloyd's Register type approval, marking a milestone in zero-emission propulsion. This spark-ignited engine, operating at 900 rpm, demonstrates the viability o
Japan’s Yanmar to test hydrogen marine engines
Yanmar Power Solutions will test marine hydrogen engines at its new Hyogo Prefecture factory, slated to open in March 2029, advancing dual-fuel technology. The company's work on hydrogen, methanol, an
IMO Advances Certification Rules for Engines Using Ammonia and Hydrogen
The IMO is set to enable hydrogen engine certification through NOx Technical Code revisions, incorporating hydrogen- and oxygen-balance methods. These amendments will facilitate the adoption of altern
Hydrexia concludes first regional solid-state hydrogen maritime trial
Hydrexia has completed its first regional trial of solid-state hydrogen maritime transport using metal hydride containers, shipping to ports across Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. This trial, utiliz
VOC Port targets 2029 for first phase of green hydrogen production: Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, VOC Port Authority
VOC Port is scaling up green hydrogen production following a successful 10 Nm³/hr pilot project powering streetlights and EV charging. The port aims to establish a 10 MW green hydrogen facility to sup
Japan Has Created the World’s First Engine That Generates Electricity on 30% Hydrogen
Kawasaki Heavy Industries introduces the KG series engine, a commercially available gas engine capable of operating on a 30% hydrogen blend, reducing CO2 emissions. Existing natural gas power plants c
Goodbye to Diesel: British Scientists Develop a Seawater-Powered Hydrogen Engine
The global shipping industry is facing mounting pressure to reduce emissions as climate targets tighten and fuel costs remain volatile. Maritime transport, which accounts for more than 80 percent of g
Tarragona port tenders OPS infrastructure, eyes renewable hydrogen export role
The Port of Tarragona is tendering for Onshore Power Supply (OPS) infrastructure, a key step towards decarbonizing port operations. This initiative positions the port to potentially export renewable h
On February 12, the Jinfeng Xing’an League Green Hydrogen Production f
Jinfeng's Xing'an League project launched on February 12, advancing green hydrogen production. This initiative supports hydrogen fuel cell applications in maritime transport. Contact lemonzhao@smm.cn
Hydrexia Completes Historical Regional Maritime Shipment of Solid
Hydrexia has completed a landmark regional maritime shipment of its solid-state metal hydride hydrogen storage container (MHX), enabling safer and more cost-effective cross-border hydrogen transport.
Halten Bulk doubles down on low
Halten Bulk orders up to four 7,100 dwt hybrid-electric bulk carriers featuring rotor sails, targeting significant emissions reductions in North Sea and Baltic trades. These vessels will incorporate f
CircleProcess Secures Qatar Grant for Onboard LNG-to-Hydrogen Tech
CircleProcess Technologies receives a Qatar grant to develop an onboard LNG-to-hydrogen conversion system, producing hydrogen fuel and solid carbon. The ReformLNG project targets reduced emissions in
Austal starts building hydrogen-ready ferry in Cebu
Austal Philippines has commenced construction of the 130-meter "Horizon X," a hydrogen-ready high-speed ferry for Gotlandsbolaget, featuring a multi-fuel propulsion platform. The vessel, designed fo
Austal begins construction on Swedish ‘hydrogen-ready’ ferry
Australian shipbuilder and defence contractor Austal has started building a high-speed ferry that could run on hydrogen for Swedish operator Gotlandsbolaget. The130-metre Horizon X multi-fuel catamar
Submersible for US military uses hydrogen to charge batteries
Lockheed Martin's Lamprey MMAUV uses an onboard "hydrogenator" to extend its operational range by recharging batteries, addressing a key limitation of conventional UUVs. Its ability to attach to hos
StormFisher to supply e-fuel for transatlantic shipping book-and-claim scheme
StormFisher will supply e-methanol from its Quebec project to a CarbonLeap book-and-claim platform, enabling transatlantic shippers to reduce emissions by 85%. The e-methanol, produced using clean hyd
Ireland's hydrogen potential 'significantly exceeds' demand forecasts: Arup
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Inside the Gotland Horizon X: Large, Hydrogen-Ready Catamaran
The Gotland Horizon X, a high-speed catamaran developed by Siemens Energy, Gotlandsbolaget, and Austal, features a multi-fuel capability, including 100% hydrogen, for zero-emission operation. Siemens
Indonesia pushes hydrogen optimisation as part of 2060 net-zero pathway
Indonesia is prioritizing hydrogen technology to achieve its ambitious 2060 net-zero emissions target. Optimization efforts will likely focus on hydrogen production, distribution, and utilization with
Horizon X Hydrogen Ferry Build Starts: 1500
Horizon X Hydrogen-Ready Ferry Construction Begins in Philippines Construction has officially begun on the Horizon X ferry for Sweden's Gotlandsbolaget, according to a report from Hydrogen Central. T
Austal Starts Construction of Swedish Hydrogen-Ready Ferry
Australian shipbuilder Austal has begun construction of a high-speed ferry for Sweden’s ferry operator Gotlandsbolaget that is designed to be suitable for conversion to hydrogen propulsion. The const
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 11 – Ferry deliveries to Italy and Tanzania, future Swedish hydrogen-ready Ro-Pax and more
Baird Maritime New ferries have been delivered to operators in Tanzania and Italy while construction continues on a cruise ship for a US customer and a hydrogen-ready Ro-Pax for deployment in Swedish
Making the invisible visible: reinventing safety for hydrogen fuelling infrastructure
Author : William S. Lerner, independent safety technologies inventor As hydrogen accelerates from pilot projects into mainstream transport, the industry faces a critical challenge: how to manage the
Italy's Guardia di Finanza eyes hydrogen engines for patrol vessels
The Guardia di Finanza is reportedly considering hydrogen engines for its patrol vessels, signaling a potential shift towards decarbonizing Italy's maritime security operations. This move could drive