South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace Co. has announced a partnership with Hanwha Ocean Co. to embark on a joint research and development venture targeting the eco-friendly ship market with hydrogen fuel cells. This initiative involves leading the Development of a 200 kW-Class Fuel Cell Powerpack for Ships project, part of South Korea's 2024 First Energy Technology Development Project overseen by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. Hanwha Aerospace's selection as the primary R&D organization was based on its capabilities to develop efficient and durable hydrogen fuel cells suitable for marine environments, leveraging its prior experience in aviation systems. The collaboration also includes plans for commercialization through demonstrations onshore and offshore, focusing on integrating hydrogen fuel cells into the shipping industry for sustainable solutions. Furthermore, Hanwha Ocean will contribute by analyzing operational data from ships utilizing hydrogen fuel cells to optimize their performance. Besides hydrogen fuel cells, the companies have previously collaborated on developing MWh-class energy storage systems for large ships like LNG carriers and VLCCs, showcasing their commitment to innovative technologies in the maritime sector.