Havyard wins grant to develop coastal vessels powered by fuel cells

Norwegian ship technology company Havyard Group has secured government funding to pioneer the development of a zero-emissions ROPAX vessel for the West Norwegian Fjords World Heritage site. The project, FreeCO2ast, aims to integrate hydrogen fuel cells with batteries to power coastal vessels, aligning with Norway's push towards sustainable maritime transport. This initiative represents a significant step toward reducing emissions in protected marine areas while advancing the country's regular coastal route network. The vessel will operate within the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, demonstrating the feasibility of hydrogen-powered transportation in ecologically sensitive regions.

(Ed.). (2019). Havyard wins grant to develop coastal vessels powered by fuel cells. Fuel Cells Bulletin, 2019(1), 5–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1464-2859(19)30011-2