The vessels are designed for shortsea operation in the North Sea. The order further expands the deployment of Marine System 225 into new maritime applications and strengthens PowerCell's position within the growing market for zero emission shipping. Marine System 225 has received marine type approval from Lloyd's Register and RINA. In connection with this project, PowerCell also intends to complete DNV type approval for the platform.
Stig Kallestad, Commercial Director at PowerCell Group, said: "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."
Ivan Oestvik, CEO LH2 Shipping comments: "This partnership with PowerCell will strengthen the execution capability of several projects currently under development and further reinforce the industrialisation 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." says Ivan Oestvik, CEO of LH2 Shipping vessels."
Richard Berkling, CEO of PowerCell Group, added: "The maritime industry is still in the early stages of its energy transition, but the pace is clearly increasing. Investments in hydrogen infrastructure, vessel development and regulatory frameworks are beginning to translate into real projects and real vessels. This order is another important step for both PowerCell and the wider maritime industry as fuel cells become part of practical vessel energy systems."
