The focus of the project is investigating the feasibility of replacing diesel engines in today’s hovercraft with a zero-emission hydrogen propulsion system.
Amogy’s proprietary ammonia-to-power platform relies on ammonia cracking technology, facilitating the extraction of hydrogen onboard for fuel in a hydrogen engine.
The Crowley eWolf, the first all-electric tug in the U.S., and its shoreside charging infrastructure will go into service in San Diego’s harbor in 2023.
Hull and marine works, external turret and topsides module installation and conversion work on the vessel were completed by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry