PowerCell's Marine System 225 receives Type Approval from Lloyd's Register
For the smaller vessels, often on shorter or fixed routes, fuel cells can serve as the main propulsion system.
Lloyd's Register has confirmed that the Marine System 225 meets international standards for safety, performance, and design standards within the maritime industry.
With this certification, PowerCell's fuel cell system has now been given the greenlight for deployment on a wide range of vessels, enabling shipowners and operators to confidently adopt hydrogen electric technology.
"The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation with dynamic changes, and technologies like hydrogen fuel cells will play a crucial role in shaping its sustainable future. Granting type approval to Power Cell's Marine System 225 demonstrates that the system meets our stringent safety and performance standards and is ready for integration into commercial marine applications," said Claudene Sharp-Patel Global Technical Director, Lloyd's Register
Designed specifically for the marine environment, the Marine System 225 delivers 225 kW of efficient and vibration-free power. Its modular and compact structure allows for seamless integration into both newbuild and retrofit applications, making it ideal for ferries, workboats, patrol vessels, and offshore support ships.
For these smaller vessels, often on shorter or fixed routes, fuel cells can serve as the main propulsion system. This allows them to produce zero greenhouse gas emissions and no harmful local emissions such as SOx, NOx and particulate matter to improve air quality for passengers, crew and port communities.
Lisa Kylhammar, SVP Engineering of PowerCell Group, stated, "This Type Approval is not just a technical milestone, it's a clear signal to the maritime industry that hydrogen fuel cell systems are safe, viable, and ready for commercial deployment, it simplifies the path to zero-emission vessel design and accelerates the transition to sustainable shipping."
The Marine System 225 is part of PowerCell's growing portfolio of scalable marine solutions, supported by decades of R&D and operational success. The system supports compliance with global decarbonisation targets, including the IMO's GHG strategy and the EU's Fit for 55 package.
