Yanmar secure AiP for maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

The GH320FC is designed as a power source for marine applications with a versatile design that facilitates installation on various types of vessels. The system also allows for multiple units to be connected in parallel and offers flexibility in the number of hydrogen fuel cell modules, enabling it to meet a range of power requirements across different ship types and operations.

“We are excited about this new milestone in meeting our customers’ needs for sustainable clean energy solutions in the marine sector,” said Eric Tigelaar, Department Manager of the Commercial Marine Department at Yanmar Europe. “Our hydrogen fuel cell system is particularly well suited for applications such as coastal passenger ferries, inland waterway cargo vessels, port service vessels, and operations in low or zero emission zones across Europe.”

Masaru Hirose, Director, General Manager of Large Power Products Business at Yanmar, added: “This is a significant milestone in bringing our hydrogen fuel cell solutions to European customers. Drawing on our experience with previous installations, such as the hydrogen fuel cell system being used on a coastal passenger ferry in Japan, we believe our solutions can help customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals.”

Olaf Drews, Head of Engines and Pressurised Equipment at DNV Maritime, commented: “As the maritime industry pushes forward towards decarbonisation, we need to examine every option that offers full zero-emission operations. And fuel cells in combination with clean, renewably produced fuels are a highly efficient and scalable power solution to meet this challenge. DNV is pleased to award this AiP to Yanmar and to partner with such a future focused company to help set the stage for shipping’s next generation of vessels.”

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