MAN Cryo has secured a contract from Torghatten Nord A/S, a Norwegian ferry company, to design and engineer two hydrogen-powered RoPax ferries as part of a project aimed at achieving emission-free operations on the mainland-Lofoten Islands route. The initiative aligns with a Norwegian government push for major vessels to transition to green energy sources. MAN Cryo, a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, will handle the detail design for bunkering systems, hydrogen piping, vent masts, and system integration for the hydrogen process plant. The vessels, to be delivered in 2026, will operate on green, compressed hydrogen. Torghatten Nord A/S, expanding its collaboration with MAN Cryo, expresses enthusiasm for the extension of their partnership from LNG to hydrogen. The project also involves the Norwegian Ship Design Company designing the ferries, with hull construction in Türkiye and outfitting in Norway. MAN Energy Solutions emphasizes its commitment to leading the development of future-fuel systems for maritime applications, highlighting the importance of advanced engineering, tailored design, and seamless integration in sustainable marine operations. The company sees the integration of green hydrogen as a critical step towards achieving zero-emission operations and reducing ecological footprints in the maritime industry.