Yanmar Power Technology, a Japanese manufacturing firm, has received approval in principle from classification society DNV for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell systems. These systems are adaptable for installation on various types of ships, with the flexibility to include multiple modules for increased power demands. While fuel cells offer a greener alternative to traditional marine fuels, the focus remains on improving efficiency and scalability to meet the needs of larger vessels requiring higher power outputs and longer endurance. Yanmar highlights that its fuel cell systems are suitable for powering coastal passenger ships, inland vessels, and port vessels. Masaru Hirose, the general manager of the large power products business at Yanmar Power Technology, sees this approval as a significant milestone in expanding their hydrogen fuel cell solutions to European markets. Based on their past experiences, including the use of a hydrogen fuel cell system on a coastal passenger ferry in Japan, the company believes in the potential of their solutions to support customers in achieving their decarbonization objectives.