In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported German clean power solutions provider eCap Marine has secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. The company will deliver hydrogen power solutions for bulk carriers for Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø and shortsea container vessels for Dutch logistics company Samskip, according to the report. The construction of two zero-emission short-sea container vessels for Samskip is underway at the Cochin Shipyard in India. The Samskip SeaShuttles are set to be the first shortsea container vessels in the world to use green hydrogen as fuel, and eCap Marine has been awarded the order to supply hydrogen-powered fuel cells for both vessels, the report added. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027.
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