This certification marks an important milestone in the transition to clean energy at sea and highlights PowerCell’s expertise in maritime hydrogen innovation.
The certification gives the fuel cell the greenlight for deployment on a wide range of vessels, enabling shipowners and operators to confidently adopt hydrogen electric technology.
“The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation with dynamic changes, and technologies like hydrogen fuel cells will play a crucial role in shaping its sustainable future” said Claudene Sharp-Patel Global Technical Director, Lloyd’s Register. “Granting type approval to Power Cell’s Marine System 225 demonstrates that the system meets our stringent safety and performance standards and is ready for integration into commercial marine applications. We are pleased to support this advancement in zero-emission propulsion.”
Designed specifically for the marine environment, the Marine System 225 delivers 225 kW of efficient and vibration-free power. Its modular and compact structure allows for seamless integration into both newbuild and retrofit applications, making it ideal for ferries, workboats, patrol vessels, and offshore support ships.
For these smaller vessels, often on shorter or fixed routes, fuel cells can serve as the main propulsion system. This allows them to produce zero greenhouse gas emissions and no harmful local emissions such as SOx, NOx and particulate matter to improve air quality for passengers, crew and port communities.
“This Type Approval is not just a technical milestone, it’s a clear signal to the maritime industry that hydrogen fuel cell systems are safe, viable, and ready for commercial deployment, it simplifies the path to zero-emission vessel design and accelerates the transition to sustainable shipping” added Lisa Kylhammar, SVP Engineering of PowerCell Group.
The Marine System 225 is part of PowerCell’s growing portfolio of scalable marine solutions, supported by decades of R&D and operational success. The system supports compliance with global decarbonisation targets, including the IMO’s GHG strategy and the EU’s Fit for 55 package.
PowerCell will showcase the Marine System 225, along with other innovations from its maritime portfolio, at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo in Amsterdam this week, from June 24th to 26th, where people from the industry will have the opportunity to explore how hydrogen fuel cell systems are reshaping the future of marine propulsion.
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