Cutting through the hydrogen hype

Hydrogen appears to be one of the most promising clean fuels with potential shipping application, but it also raises serious technical challenges. Catherine Austin examines recent progress towards an emerging marine fuel.

Eidesvik OSV 'Viking Lady' was among the first commercial fuel cell projects in the marine industry, in 2009

Hydrogen appears to be one of the most promising clean fuels with potential shipping application, but it also raises serious technical challenges. Catherine Austin examines recent progress towards an emerging marine fuel.