PowerCell to deliver fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers

Swedish hydrogen fuel cell provider PowerCell has secured a contract to supply fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers being built by Norwegian shipping company GMI Rederi.

As disclosed, the contract is valued at just over SEK 40 million ($4.2 million) and includes 14 Marine System 225 units as well as engineering services. Deliveries are scheduled for 2026/2027.

At 85 meters long, with a deadweight capacity of 4,000 tons, the vessels are expected to be the “first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers in the world” when launched in early 2027.

It is understood that GMI Rederi is developing the vessels, while the engineering, integration, and certification process for the hydrogen system will be handled by eCap Marine, a German ship integrator specializing in green propulsion solutions.

Reportedly, the project has received support from the Norwegian government’s Enova fund and the NOx fund, and is part of the Green Shipping Program, a public–private collaboration aimed at accelerating green maritime innovation.

Richard Berkling, CEO of PowerCell, stated: “We continue to expand the use of our Marine System 225, and with GMI