Meyer Werft Kicks Off Fuel Cells For Cruise Ship

Zero4Cruise Project Launched for Sustainable Cruise Ship Energy Solutions

German shipyard Meyer Werft, along with partners Freudenberg e-Power Systems and the German Aerospace Center, has initiated the zero4cruise project to develop eco-friendly energy systems for cruise ships. The focus is on fuel cell technology using green methanol to achieve carbon-neutral operations in ports. Retrofitting existing ships with these systems is a key strategy for decarbonizing.

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Ovation of the Seas inside Meyer Werft's building dock. Photo credit: Meyer Werft

German Govt to Secure Future of MEYER WERFT Shipyard

The Federal Government and Lower Saxony partner to save MEYER WERFT with a majority stake acquisition and €400 million investment. They plan to provide guarantees of €1 billion each to stabilize the company amid financial challenges from the pandemic, conflict, and rising prices. Orders worth €11 billion indicate a bright future for the shipyard, securing thousands of jobs. The goal is to return the company to private ownership in the future.

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