NIM and EH Group to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for Maritime Industry

Dutch maritime engineering company NIM and Swiss high-tech firm EH Group have teamed up to advance the development and standardization of hydrogen fuel cell drive trains specifically designed for the maritime industry. Through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the companies aim to collaborate on exploring and implementing hydrogen-based drive trains for maritime vessels. This partnership combines EH Group’s fuel cell technology with NIM’s expertise in marine system integration to adapt and standardize fuel cell systems to meet the unique operational and safety requirements of maritime vessels.

The focus of the partnership will be on developing and standardizing fuel cell systems that meet the specific operational and safety needs of maritime vessels. By combining EH Group’s fuel cell technology with NIM’s marine system integration expertise, the companies aim to pioneer solutions that contribute to global decarbonization goals. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both companies to environmental sustainability and their dedication to providing green alternatives to traditional propulsion systems in response to the increasing demand within the maritime industry.

NIM’s CSO, Marc Freriks, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating that it provides a solid foundation for advancing sustainable energy transition in shipping. By combining EH Group’s EH-Trace hydrogen fuel cell system with NIM’s system integration knowledge, they are poised to accelerate the adoption of green power management applications on vessels. EH Group Founder Mardit Matian emphasized the importance of disruptive decarbonization in the maritime sector, noting that partnering with NIM allows for more effective deployment of marine fuel cell systems across a wide range of vessels. In early 2024, EH Group received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for its TRACE-M250 fuel cell system designed for high-power and maritime applications.

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