MV Sea Change

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