eCap Marine announced that it secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. eCap Marine will deliver hydrogen power solutions for bulk carriers for Møre Sjø and short-sea container vessels for Samskip
This year’s Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair, held in Oslo, proved to be a huge success for us. Our comprehensive expertise in green marine propulsion systems and flexible onshore power supply generated lots of interest, not least due to our two recent contracts.
eCap Marine powers Samskip’s SeaShuttles with green hydrogen
Hydrogen propulsion solutions are in increasing demand in the marine industry, with many projects emerging on the horizon. We are one of the very few companies worldwide to have retrofitted a commercial vessel, the offshore supply vessel Coastal Liberty, with hydrogen-powered propulsion. The expertise derived from this project opened the doors for another significant order for us. Construction of two zero-emission short-sea container vessels for global logistics provider Samskip has commenced at the Cochin Shipyard in India.
The Samskip SeaShuttles are set to be the first shortsea container vessels in the world to use green hydrogen as fuel, and we have been awarded the order to supply hydrogen-powered fuel cells for both vessels. The 3.2 MW PEM fuel cells will be installed with marine-approved power electronics, controller and safety systems, along with all interfaces for integration into a containerised system on the aft deck of the SeaShuttles. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Møre Sjø selects eCap Marine’s H2 solution for new bulk carriers
The Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø signed an order for the construction of two emission-free, hydrogen-powered bulk carriers at Gelibolu Shipyard in Türkiye. The newbuilds, which will measure 85 meters in length and have a deadweight of 4,000 tons, will primarily operate in Norwegian coastal waters and are scheduled for delivery in 2027. With this order, Møre Sjø reaffirms its commitment to hydrogen as an alternative, environmentally friendly fuel for emission-free operation in the sensitive environment of Norwegian fjords.
Our company was selected to provide onboard hydrogen solutions, equipping the vessels with 1.7 MW PEM hydrogen fuel cells to transport their dry bulk goods emission-free. The compressed hydrogen tank system, with a capacity of more than 2 tons per vessel, will be permanently installed on the aft section, with fuel cells and other electrical components located in suitable spaces under deck. Our scope of supply also includes an onboard hydrogen bunkering station, marine-approved power electronics, the controller and safety system, and all interfaces to the ship’s power management system.
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