VINSSEN Advances Maritime Industry with BV-Approved Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Key Ideas
- VINSSEN successfully passed BV's performance tests for its 60kW PEM Fuel Cell System, demonstrating progress in hydrogen fuel cell technology for commercial vessels.
- The company's project team overcame challenges with close cooperation, leading to a major step forward in offering carbon-neutral solutions to the maritime industry.
- VINSSEN's recent achievements include AIP Certification for Maritime Fuel Cell Power Packs, Type Approval for a Lithium-Ion Battery System, and the delivery of Korea's first fully battery electric passenger ferry.
- With a recent Series C investment round and the establishment of a US branch office in Seattle, VINSSEN aims to drive product development, market expansion, and international presence in North America and Asia.
VINSSEN Co., Ltd, a South Korean maritime decarbonization technology specialist, has received project-based approval from Bureau Veritas (BV) for its hydrogen fuel cell system. The company successfully completed rigorous performance tests for its customized 60kW PEM Fuel Cell System designed for commercial vessels. The system includes key components such as a Fuel Cell Module, an integrated converter module, a battery system, and a transformer, along with a User Interface for easy control by vessel operators.
Seok-Hee LEE, VINSSEN's Project Manager, highlighted the team's efforts in addressing challenges and achieving a major milestone in advancing carbon-neutral solutions for the maritime industry. This project follows VINSSEN's previous certifications and achievements in the field of maritime technology, including Approval in Principle (AIP) Certification for Maritime Fuel Cell Power Packs and Type Approval for a Lithium-Ion Battery System.
Moreover, VINSSEN recently secured funds through a Series C investment round, focusing on product development, market expansion, and key personnel recruitment. The company also expanded its international presence by establishing a US branch office in Seattle to enter the North American market. Additionally, VINSSEN has been actively involved in projects promoting sustainable energy solutions, such as delivering Korea's first fully battery electric passenger ferry. The company's collaboration with industry partners like Shell Singapore, Seatrium Limited, Penguin International Limited, and Air Liquide Singapore underscores its commitment to advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology in the maritime sector.
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Maritime Decarbonization
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