MF Hydra: World's first liquid hydrogen ferry

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Norwegian company Norld launched the world's first ferry to run on MF Hydra liquid hydrogen.

An Overview of the News

• The vessel, named MF Hydra, is a hybrid and uses both batteries and liquid hydrogen fuel cells for power.

• The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) granted approval to operate the yacht.

• An important step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the marine industry.

• Hydrogen fuel cells produce only clean water as a byproduct, making them an environmentally friendly option for powering ferries and other marine vessels.

• The MF Hydra was to be delivered in 2021 and measures 82.4 metres in length, with a passenger capacity of 300 and a capacity to carry 80 vehicles.

• It uses two 200 kW fuel cells, two 440 kW generators and two Shottel thrusters to reach a speed of 9 knots.

• The hydrogen system was provided by Linde Engineering, the fuel cell by Ballard and the battery by Corvus Energy. The ferry was completed by Westcon and systems integrator SEAM.

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