MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have unveiled a potentially groundbreaking project to develop an LNG-operated fuel cell on board a cruise ship that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from LNG-powered ships even further. The technology, known as a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, would be a world first for the cruise sector. The fuel cell, which will run on LNG, … [Read more...]
U.S. Maritime Administration Funds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced that it is providing $500,000 to support a feasibility study for the design, construction, and operation of a high-speed passenger ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology and a refueling station. In theory, the fuel cell would provide power for the ferry’s propulsion and auxiliary … [Read more...]
Viking Lady Fuel Cells Trial Ends In Success
With rising fuel prices and impending environmental regulations, the pressure is on for more efficient and environmentally friendly ships. For that reason, DNV Research and Innovation has been working on safe and reliable fuel cell applications for ships. In the joint industry project, FellowSHIP, a 330 kW fuel cell was successfully installed, and demonstrated smooth, fully … [Read more...]
DNV Executive Interview – Fuel Cells, Subsea Technology, Arctic Shipping, and More
At last month's Connecticut Maritime Association conference in Stamford, Connecticut, I met up with DNV Americas' COO, Elisabeth Torstad, as well as President, DNV Maritime, Oil & Gas, Tor Svensen, and North America Director of Operations for Maritime and Oil and Gas, Kenneth Vareide. Interview conducted 20 March 2012 RA: Thank you all for the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Viking Lady Going Full Hybrid as FellowSHIP Fuel Cell Project Enters Phase III
Building on the success of the world's first high temperature fuel cell power pack installation on board the OSV Viking Lady, the FellowSHIP project - a joint industry R&D project experimenting with fully integrated fuel cells on board vessels and offshore platforms - said today that it is entering into the third phase of its research that will integrate battery pack power … [Read more...]