Hydrogen-powered ships
Database tracking all ships using hydrogen as fuel
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Breakthrough
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- In operation since 2024 after sea trials
- Using fuel cells for zero emission operation
- 92m3 C-type vacuum insulated LH2 tank
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H2 Barge No 1
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Sailing in zero emission since 2023
- Compressed hydrogen with fuel cells
- First of series of two inland barges
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Antonie
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- First newbuild hydrogen-powered barge
- Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology fuel cells
- In operation since 2024
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Hydrocat 48
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- CTV operating on CH2 since 2022
- Upgraded MAN engine with 207 kg CH2
- First in series of seven Hydrocats
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Hydrotug 1
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- World’s first hydrogen powered tugboat
- Two BeHydro V12 dual fuel engines
- 415kg of compressed hydrogen storage
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Coastal Liberty
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Workboat retrofitted with CH2 system
- 400 kW fuel cells powering batteries
- Upgraded in 2024 by Ecap Marine
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Thorgatten Nord
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Two ferries for delivery from Myklebust Verft
- 6.4 MW Powercell propulsion system
- 5-6 tons CH2 per voyage
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Energy Observer 2
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- 1,100 TEU containership on liquid hydrogen
- 4,000 kW fuel cells and 1,000 m3 LH2 tanks
- € 40 million EU innovation fund grant
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Wilhelmsen Topeka
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Roro vessel sailing on LH2
- Part of EU Hyship project
- Awaiting LH2 availablity
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With Orca
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Received Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register
- Triple-Power Hybrid: combining compressed hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and two large rotor sails for maximum efficiency.
- Industrial Cargo Loop to transport grain and aggregates in the North Sea
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Hydro Zenith
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Korea’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ship by technology provider Vinssen
- Two 100kW hydrogen fuel cells and four 92kWh lithium-ion batteries
- Certification from the Korea Maritime Safety Authority (KOMSA) and Korean Register (KR)
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Nordbulk Project
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Sailing in Europe for Vertom
- 3.5 MW fuel cells and 17 tons LH2
- Subsidy by ENOVA of 299 million NOK
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Hydromer
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- First hydrogen-powered hopper dredger from mid 2026
- 200 kW Helion fuel cells for auxiliary power
- Swappable compressed hydrogen container system
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Sea Change
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- First hydrogen fuel cell ferry in the United States
- 360 kW Cummins fuel cells powering 2x 300kW motors
- 246 kg compressed hydrogen storage at 250 bar
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Sea Change 2
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- First liquid hydrogen fuel cell ferry in the United States
- Based on MF Hydra LMG design from Norway
- Fuel cells with liquid hydrogen tank storage
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H2estia
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- First liquid hydrogen dry bulk carrier from the Netherlands
- Based on Conoship design managed by Van Dam Shipping
- Supported by Dutch Maritime Masterplan
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Viking Libra
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- First hydrogen-powered ocean cruise ship
- 6+ MW PowerCell fuel cell system
- Swappable liquid hydrogen container concept by Chart
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Klaipėda Port Authority Vessel
Year
Fuel
Power (MW)
Classification
Sisterships
- Lithuania’s first hydrogen-powered vessel
- Genevos fuel cell technology 80kW
- Large 2 MWh battery with hydrogen range extender
