LH2 Shipping's two forthcoming liquid hydrogen-powered cargo ships will feature fuel cells based on the Marine System 225 platform from the Gothenburg-based company, with delivery scheduled for completion in 2028.

"The parties also intend to establish a long-term service agreement with future service revenues over the vessels' operational lifetime," PowerCell underlined in a press brief.

"This project demonstrates how fuel cells are increasingly being considered for larger and more demanding maritime applications. We continue to see growing interest from shipowners seeking solutions that combine operational performance, emissions reductions, and long-term compliance with future regulations. We are proud to support LH2 Shipping in bringing this project forward," Stig Kallestad, Commercial Director at the PowerCell Group, commented.

The company's CEO, Richard Berkling, also said, "The maritime industry is still in the early stages of its energy transition, but the pace is clearly increasing. Investments in hydrogen infrastructure, vessel development, and regulatory frameworks are beginning to translate into real projects and real vessels. This order is another important step for both PowerCell and the wider maritime industry as fuel cells become part of practical vessel energy systems."

"This partnership with PowerCell will strengthen the execution capability of several projects currently under development and further reinforce the industrialisation of hydrogen-based zero-emission vessels," shared Ivan Oestvik, CEO of LH2 Shipping. He furthered, "As the maritime industry now moves from demonstration projects towards commercial deployment, strong technology partnerships such as this are essential to reducing risk, accelerating delivery, and enabling broader market adoption."