MV Sea Change

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About MV Sea Change:

It is the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered entirely by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells.
The 75-passenger ferry was built by All American Marine Shipyard for the compatriot shipowner SWITCH Maritime.
The vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, is fitted with hydrogen-powered fuel cells producing 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 through the 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.

Q1: What is a fuel cell?

A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity by a chemical reaction. Fuel cells can be used in a wide range of applications, providing power for applications across multiple sectors, including transportation, industrial/commercial/residential buildings, and long-term energy storage for the grid in reversible systems.

Source: World’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry launches in San Francisco