World's first hydrogen-powered workboat for aquaculture nears release

Moen Marin, in collaboration with Moen Verft and Marin Design, have developed the world's first hydrogen-powered workboat for Norwegian fish farmer SalMar, supported by Enova. The vessel, a catamaran type, features a hydrogen-electric hybrid system with 4 Hexagon hydrogen tanks and a 276 kWh battery, along with a 145 kW fuel cell from ZEM AS. Scheduled for operation in Q2 2024, it aims for zero emissions and a potential reduction of 300 tonnes of CO2e per year. A pilot plant on Kråkøya will produce green hydrogen for the vessel, marking a significant step towards sustainable aquaculture. (Fish Farmer Magazine)