SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 11, 2024–
SWITCH Maritime, the US shipowner that successfully launched the first H 2 powered ferry in the US, is pushing ahead with its next industry-leading, zero-emission vessel project. In collaboration with LH2 Shipping and LMG Marin in Norway, SWITCH plans to commence the US construction of the existing 80-car, 300-passenger RoPax vehicle ferry design (DNVGL-classed) that is successfully operating in Norway on liquid hydrogen (LH 2 ) fuel.
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SWITCH Maritime LH2 RoPax Ferry (Photo: Business Wire)
“SWITCH is proud to be at the forefront of the energy transition in US maritime shipping,” said Pace Ralli, Founder & CEO of SWITCH. “With rigorous planning, state-of-the-art engineering, and support from leading industry partners and the US Coast Guard, we are ready to pioneer zero-carbon LH 2 fueling for heavier, higher-horsepower workboats.”