Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to SECO MARINE, a FETIS GROUP company, for its compressed hydrogen storage system, marking a key milestone in advancing hydrogen-powered maritime solutions. The approved system is uniquely designed for integration within confined underdeck spaces on vessels, expanding design flexibility for low-emission shipbuilding.
This innovative hydrogen storage solution, based on Type 4 compressed gas tanks, is intended to power marine fuel cells and complies with BV's NR678 rule note governing hydrogen-fueled ships. The AiP validates the system's technical feasibility and safety, providing a robust framework for future commercialization.
The system's compact design was achieved through a dedicated R&D initiative, which developed patented safety-critical components optimized for the harsh maritime environment. These innovations support safe hydrogen deployment without compromising vessel performance or layout efficiency.
Benoit Perrot, SECO MARINE's Leader for Marine Hydrogen Projects, expressed appreciation for the collaboration across teams and partners and acknowledged key support from France 2030 and the Pays de la Loire Region, which played a crucial role in enabling the technology's progress.
This AiP reinforces SECO MARINE's role in supporting the maritime energy transition and accelerates the pathway toward sustainable hydrogen-powered vessels.
Source: marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com
