French maritime group Sogestran has introduced the ZULU 06, France's first hydrogen-powered river vessel, on the Seine River in Paris. With a cargo capacity of 400 tons and a length of 55 meters, the ZULU 06 features a power generation system with two 200 kW hydrogen fuel cells provided by Ballard and equipment from ABB Marine & Ports. The vessel's 300 kg of compressed hydrogen enables seven days of operational autonomy, emphasizing its efficiency and sustainability. The launch was celebrated by industry leaders like Pascal Girardet of Sogestran Group and Valérie Bouillon-Delporte of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, highlighting the vessel's role in accelerating the hydrogen industry's growth and advancing green mobility. The involvement of public and private stakeholders, as well as European cooperation within the Flagships project, has been crucial for the ZULU 06's development and the promotion of clean energy in maritime transport. Officials like François Durovray, the French Minister of Transport, commend the ZULU 06 as a landmark initiative for the energy transition in France, emphasizing the country's commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility. The integration of fuel cells in the riverboat not only sets a technical and regulatory milestone but also paves the way for future hydrogen-powered vessels to enhance environmental sustainability, air quality, and noise pollution reduction in waterborne transportation. The Flagships project, supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and EU funding, aims to showcase zero-emission waterborne transport through hydrogen technology, setting a positive precedent for the industry's future.