Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Ocean, both parts of South Korea's seventh-largest business group, Hanwha Group, have joined forces to develop hydrogen fuel cells for ships. This collaboration is part of a green energy project initiated by the South Korean government. Hanwha Aerospace has been selected by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to work on a research and development project for 200-kilowatt-class hydrogen fuel cell power packs for ships. They aim to leverage their existing technology in hydrogen fuel cells for aviation and apply it to the maritime sector. Moon Seung-hak, the head of Hanwha Aerospace's electric propulsion system division, highlighted the plan to enter the global eco-friendly ship market by synergizing with Hanwha Ocean's clean ocean technology. The ultimate goal is to develop top-notch hydrogen fuel cells for ships and offer carbon-free ship solutions. Furthermore, the collaboration between the two companies follows their successful development of energy storage systems for large liquefied natural gas carriers and very large crude carriers. This move aligns with the broader trend in the industry, as other domestic shipbuilders like HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are also focusing on hydrogen fuel cell technology for ships. By investing in this green initiative, Hanwha Group is demonstrating its commitment to sustainable solutions and environmental stewardship in the maritime industry.