Chart Industries has recently teamed up with Energy Observer 2 to work on a pioneering project focused on addressing maritime decarbonisation challenges using liquid hydrogen solutions. Through the Energy Observer subsidiary, Chart will contribute its expertise in clean energy and industrial gas markets to the initiative. The €100m project aims to develop a liquid hydrogen-powered ship that aspires to be the most environmentally friendly cargo vessel globally. It follows the updated strategies of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the EU's 'Fit for 55' legislative package. The vessel, named Energy Observer 2, will be able to carry 1,100 TEU containers over 1,800 miles with a 14-day autonomy period. It will utilize electric propulsion driven by 4.8MW fuel cell systems provided by EODev and Toyota. The collaboration with LMG Marin has facilitated feasibility studies for the vessel's design. Chart Industries' President and CEO, Jill Evanko, emphasized the company's cryogenic expertise and liquefaction technologies as vital for the project. Energy Observer's Founder, Victorien Erussard, highlighted the significance of Chart's industrial solutions in advancing technological boundaries to decarbonize the maritime sector. The overarching goal is to establish a hydrogen port ecosystem and make liquid hydrogen more cost-effective for broader adoption in maritime transportation. Energy Observer 2 is part of a larger mission, with Energy Observer having recently completed its journey to North America after stops in Africa and South America in 2023.