The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, the MV Sea Change, was launched recently at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
ABOUT MV SEA CHANGE:
- It is entirely based on zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells.
- Built by All American Marine Shipyardfor the compatriot shipowner SWITCH Maritime.
- The vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, is fitted with hydrogen-powered fuel cellsproducing electricity to power electric motors, enabling the vessel to operate for about 16 hours, traveling around 300 nautical miles, between refueling sessions.
- It can reach speeds up to 20 knots, and its services speed will be about 8-12 knots.
- It uses H2 fuel cells to generate electricity throughthe combination of H2 from storage tanks and oxygen from the ambient air.
- Unlike current diesel-powered ferries that emit pollutants, the hydrogen-powered Sea Change produces only heat and water vapor as by products. Passengers can even drink the emissions from an onboard water fountain.