Yanmar Holdings Receives Approval for GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Key Ideas
- Yanmar Power Technology obtains approval in principle (AiP) for the GH320FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system from DNV, facilitating diverse power requirements for different ship types.
- The GH320FC system simplifies installation across various vessel types, supports connecting multiple units in parallel, and caters to a wide range of power needs for different maritime applications.
- Yanmar's hydrogen fuel cell system is targeted at coastal passenger ferries, inland waterway cargo vessels, and port service vessels operating in low or zero emission zones in Europe, aligning with decarbonisation goals.
- Government approval in Japan for developing hydrogen-fuelled engines and fuel cell systems signifies support for the Zero Emission Ship Construction Promotion Project.
Yanmar Holdings' subsidiary, Yanmar Power Technology, has received approval in principle (AiP) for its GH320FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system from DNV, a Norway-based classification society. The GH320FC system is designed as a modern power source for maritime applications, offering simplified installation across various vessel types and the flexibility to connect multiple units in parallel. It accommodates diverse power requirements for different ship types and operational scenarios. The system is particularly suitable for coastal passenger ferries, inland waterway cargo vessels, and port service vessels operating in low or zero emission zones in Europe. Yanmar's hydrogen fuel cell solutions have received government approval in Japan, supporting the country's Zero Emission Ship Construction Promotion Project. The approval reflects a positive sentiment towards hydrogen as a sustainable and efficient power solution for the maritime industry's decarbonisation efforts.