Hydrogen as a marine fuel continues to make inroads into new sectors. Now, two Christchurch, New Zealand-based companies have collaborated to design a hydrogen fueled rigid inflatable boat (RIB), the H2Ocean. The
Christopher Boyle, executive chair, Fabrum (left) with Will King, founder, King Watercraft (right) and H2Ocean.
Hydrogen as a marine fuel continues to make inroads into new sectors. Now, two Christchurch, New Zealand-based companies have collaborated to design a hydrogen fueled rigid inflatable boat (RIB), the H2Ocean. The companies, zero-emission transition technology specialist Fabrum and RIB builder King Watercraft, say that the H2Ocean is suitable for tourism, commercial and leisure activities and will begin sea trials in January 2025.
The boat can be adapted to suit the environment and operations of the end user – and be equipped to carry up to 12 people, suiting it for tourism and ferrying activities, or fewer people and specialist equipment, making it ideal for coast guard, servicing and event-based activities.
The H2Ocean carries 18 kilograms of 350 bar gaseous hydrogen, supplied to a fuel cell, which in turn maintains charging to a battery bank that is used to power the two electric stern propulsion units.
“In collaboration with King Watercraft,
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