HAMBURG: eCap Marine has secured another contract for the supply of hydrogen-based energy systems for the maritime industry. The Company will equip two additional hydrogen-powered bulk carriers for GMI with integrated hydrogen energy power systems called eCap H2EPS.
The new contract follows the ongoing projects and further strengthens the collaboration between the two companies in the field of zero-emission shipping.
The two newbuild vessels, each with a deadweight capacity of approximately 3,000 DWT, will be constructed by Chowgule Shipyards Ltd. in India and are scheduled to enter service in 2029. The vessels will primarily operate in Norwegian coastal waters.
As part of the project, eCap Marine will supply the complete hydrogen system solution for both vessels. The scope of supply includes compressed hydrogen storage systems, PEM fuel cell technology with an output of 1.2 MW per vessel, as well as the required power management, control and safety systems for maritime applications.
With these newbuilds, GMI continues its commitment towards more sustainable coastal shipping. In Norway in particular, zero-emission propulsion technologies are becoming increasingly important in reducing environmental impacts in sensitive coastal and fjord regions.
“Our ambition is to become a leading owner of hydrogen-powered vessels. These newbuilds are another important step in that direction, and we are pleased to continue this journey with eCap Marine,” said Torstein Holvik, CEO of GMI.
“The renewed order from GMI demonstrates the growing confidence in hydrogen as a viable solution for maritime applications,” said Lars Ravens, Managing Director of eCap Marine. “We are pleased to support GMI’s ambition and bring our experience from previous projects into these new vessels.”
About eCap Marine
eCap Marine, based in South of Hamburg, Germany, provides innovative customised solutions for emission-free shipping by covering propulsion or specific loads on board. With in-house experts in naval architecture, electrical engineering, and hydrogen-based fuels, the company offers comprehensive services ranging from feasibility studies and subsidy support to technical design and handling of hydrogen and its derivatives, ensuring all necessary approvals from relevant authorities until delivering these solutions to their customers.
eCap Marine specialises in both mobile and containerised power generation solutions, as well as fixed installations under deck, utilising, for example, hydrogen and batteries. Starting with mobile power solutions for cold ironing, the company has evolved into a leading provider of hydrogen-based maritime propulsion systems, serving a growing range of vessel types and applications.
