VINSSEN Co., Ltd, a specialist in maritime decarbonization technology, recently celebrated a significant milestone with partners in South Korea on October 8. The company, focused on hydrogen fuel cells and integrated propulsion systems, marked the commencement of hull construction for a 17.4m leisure boat during a launch ceremony. This boat, designed to accommodate up to 10 passengers and powered by a 600kW propulsion system incorporating hydrogen fuel cells and high-voltage batteries, is set to revolutionize leisure boating in the country. The vessel boasts a maximum speed of 20 knots and has already received design approval from the Korea Marine Traffic Safety Authority, making it the first of its kind in South Korea. This project, officially titled 'Demonstration of the Charging and Operation of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Boat,' is a collaborative effort with partners such as Jeonnam Technopark, Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute, and Korea Institute of Industrial Technology. The project aims to showcase the feasibility and efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells in maritime applications. Chil Han LEE, the CEO at VINSSEN, emphasized the importance of this R&D project in achieving carbon neutrality and enhancing the maritime environment in Korea. He highlighted the company's commitment to accelerating safe and eco-friendly maritime mobility technologies through initiatives like constructing more hydrogen fuel cell leisure boats, creating safe testing environments, and operating specialized hydrogen charging stations. VINSSEN's ultimate goal is to promote the widespread adoption of hydrogen power as a sustainable solution not only in Korea but also globally.