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The maritime sector discovers the fuel cell

The maritime sector discovers the fuel cell

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Concept for the Aqua Luxury Yacht, © Sinot

While hydrogen in the maritime sector has only ever been treated as an option for the future under “far away” for years, not only the events at which this energy source is the subject of lively debate are currently on the increase, but also the reports on concrete projects. More and more shipping companies are turning to hydrogen because the pressure to say goodbye to fossil solutions is growing from all sides.

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Hydrogen on Water – List of Fuel Cell Boats

Hydrogen on Water – List of Fuel Cell Boats

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The new, official name: Navibus H2, © Julie Urbach

As a clean yet effective energy source, hydrogen can be used to not only power vehicles on the road and in the air, but also propel vessels on the water and deep below the surface. So far, however, attempts to design a fuel cell vessel for travelling on rivers, lakes and oceans have been few and far between. Even though no such ship has made it onto the market yet, it’s not as if the maritime industry cannot point to many years of developing alternative systems. (more…)

e4ships – Heavy Fuel Oil Is a Thing of the Past

e4ships – Heavy Fuel Oil Is a Thing of the Past

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Bernard Meyer

The transportation sector is moving forward again: After a years-long debate and much reporting about fuel cell use in passenger cars, a breath of new life has been given to maritime, railroad and aviation applications. Especially many of the stakeholders in the maritime industry see great market potential for fuel cell units, as environmental regulations are gradually putting pressure on the oft-used diesel technology. (more…)

FC on board – MFC & SOFC in maritime applications

FC on board – MFC & SOFC in maritime applications

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The SOFC system from sunfire©

Fuel cells are considered to be all-round talents. That is why their use in the maritime sector is being continuously tested out. Until now, however, a successful breakthrough is yet to have occurred in this field. Nonetheless, as before, a variety of companies are trying to gain a foothold in this challenging area of potential application (more…)