Green Navy Introduces PROMETEO: Europe's First Electro-Hydrogen Catamaran
Key Ideas
- The PROMETEO catamaran will integrate the EODev REXH2 hydrogen fuel cell, the first vessel to do so after receiving the Type Approval Certificate from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.
- Green Navy's CEO, Charles Cardi, highlighted the importance of this innovative hydrogen fuel cell technology developed by EODev and based on Toyota's expertise for clean energy solutions.
- The project is financially supported by partners like SEE Merré and SECO Marine, as well as the Brittany Region, with an investment of Euro 1.5 million, aiming to revolutionize regional maritime transport with zero emissions.
- The collaboration with Bureau Veritas for the Approval in Principle process ensures the safety and feasibility of the project, with plans to finalize this phase by June next year and proceed with ordering hydrogen components for construction.
At the Hyvolution 2025 exhibition in Paris, Green Navy unveiled the PROMETEO, an electro-hydrogen catamaran set to be the first vessel integrating the EODev REXH2 hydrogen fuel cell following its Type Approval Certificate from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. The REXH2, a 'plug and play' model, employs Toyota's advanced Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell technology. Green Navy's CEO, Charles Cardi, expressed enthusiasm for this solution, emphasizing its role in shaping the future of clean energy solutions. Guy Saillard, the project manager, highlighted the REXH2's suitability for marine environments and operational safety. The PROMETEO will serve as Europe's inaugural electro-hydrogen-powered catamaran for commercial passenger transport, accommodating 200 passengers emission-free in Brittany, France. Partnerships with SEE Merré, SECO Marine, and the Brittany Region, investing Euro 1.5 million, underpin this environmentally friendly initiative. Green Navy plans to proceed with an 'Approval in Principle' process in collaboration with Bureau Veritas and SECO Marine to ensure project feasibility and safety. Cardi aims to complete this by June next year, followed by ordering necessary hydrogen components for construction, a milestone towards sustainable maritime transport.