At the SMM trade fair, which was held in Hamburg, Germany recently, the classification society DNV awarded type approval – TA for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings. This accreditation is a major milestone in the commercialization and global deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technology when it comes to marine applications.
The type approval for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System confirms that the GH-FC series meets the industry-defining standards and regulations from DNV, allowing shipbuilders and system integrators, as well as vessel operators, to embrace the technology with higher trust and less certification burden as far as future projects are concerned.
As per Eric Tigelaar, Department Manager of the Commercial Marine Department at Yanmar Europe. “This certification strengthens our ability to support customers throughout Europe and beyond who are seeking practical pathways toward decarbonization. The GH-FC series combines easy installation, operational flexibility, modularity, and environmental performance, making it an attractive solution for a wide range of vessel applications.”
According to the president and representative director of Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., Masaru Hirose, achieving DNV Type Approval represents a major milestone in our journey to bring hydrogen-powered solutions to the marine market. Building on our operational experience in Japan, we aim to support customers around the world in their transition to zero-emission operations and realize sustainable maritime transportation.”
Remarks from the Head of Engines & Pressurized Equipment, DNV Maritime, Olaf Drews, “We are very pleased to continue our cooperation with Yanmar and award them this latest Type Approval Award for their GH-FC series. Every step demonstrates the growing maturity of hydrogen fuel cell technology and continues to build confidence in the market and showcase its readiness for broader commercial applications. DNV is pleased to continue supporting innovative solutions that can help accelerate the transition toward zero-emission shipping.”