Yanmar wins DNV's AiP for maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

Yanmar Power Technology, a subsidiary of Japan’s industrial diesel engine and machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings, has received an approval in principle (AiP) from Norway-based classification society DNV for its GH320FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system.

As disclosed, the GH320FC is designed as a next-generation power source for marine applications with a design that reportedly “facilitates easy installation on various types of vessels.” According to the company, the system allows for multiple units to be connected in parallel and offers flexibility in the number of hydrogen fuel cell modules, enabling it to meet diverse power requirements across different ship types and operations.

Eric Tigelaar, Department Manager of the Commercial Marine Department at Yanmar Europe, said: “We are excited about this new milestone in meeting our customers’ needs for sustainable clean energy solutions in the marine sector. 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 Power Technology, stated: