UK-funded group unveils floating hydrogen-powered cruise ship charging concept

A UK-backed consortium claims to have “validated” a concept for a hydrogen-based charging system for medium-sized cruise ships that can operate without shore-side grid connections.

The consortium led by start-up Elire Maritime developed the concept using £1m ($1.3m) of government funding.

The platform would use 1.3MW fuel cell systems to charge onboard batteries via three floating podiums carrying seven hydrogen tanks. Elire said it could remove the need for conventional generators and hydrogen infrastructure upgrades at ports.

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