The maritime industry’s future holds a multitude of alternative fuels and energy technologies. What does this rapidly evolving ecosystem look like?
Below is a TRL-agnostic overview of on-board hardware technologies that are at different stages of development – from lab prototypes to commercially ready products. This overview is focused only on companies developing different systems for maritime deployment.
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Many mini-whale tails work together in the Dynafin to deliver efficient propulsion. Waste heat recovery systems for vessels with >20MW mechanical power.
Formerly SerEnergy, acquired by Advent in 2021. HT-PEM methanol fuel cells for auxiliary power supply.
On-board CO2 capture and liquefaction system (ReMarCCAbLE project). And boiler systems that recover waste heat from engines.
Alma (previously Clean Power) is a provider of high-temperature fuel cell technology that can run on multiple fuels.
Integrated liquid NH3 solution for transportation including storage, cracker and H2-fuel cell.
Developing a ‘passive air lubrication system’ that operates in a semi-passive mode, and decouples system lubricity from ship speed.
Providing solutions for small-scale ammonia bunkering; building a green ammonia value chain in Norway.
PEM fuel cell products manufacturer for markets such as heavy-duty motive, portable power and material handling.
The company’s WindWings system combines wind propulsion and route optimisation.
Offers two solutions: LibertyKite, a self-standing kite and Seakite, a fully automated kite-system.
Combination of a Li-ion cell and a capacitor; turning Norwegian sawdust into battery cell technology.
Methanol fuel cells based on a high-temperature PEM technology platform.
Hydrofoil attached to a ship’s stern through a set of mechanical articulations; inspired by whale tails.
Engineering and tech company developing H2 combustion engines and SOFC technologies among others.
Building high speed container ships using hydrofoil technology.
Light-weight, printed circuit board fuel cell, marinized in collaboration with SEA-KIT.
Manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors. Working with Crowley on shallow-draft ships with 5-50 MW modular micro-reactors for shore power supply.
Developing RECAST, technology based on limestone, to capture on-board carbon emissions.
Modular, externally mounted systems capturing CO2 from exhaust and storing it in liquified tanks.
Carbon dioxide Capture Utilization (CCU) and Carbon dioxide Capture Storage (CCS) to make processes ready for a CO2 neutral economy.
Developed the Cat 3500-E series dual-fuel methanol engines for tugs.
Volvo + Daimler JV. Developing PEM fuel cells for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and other applications.
Low-cost, fuel-flexible SOFC systems that can run on natural gas, as well as biogas or hydrogen.
Design and manufacture of highly engineered cryogenic equipment used from the beginning to the end in the liquid gas supply chain.
Developer of hollow electrode, loose plate, reversible solid oxide fuel cells.
High temperature, controlled compression ignition engines for ethanol in heavy duty applications.
Modular and scalable HeatPower systems to tap into the excess thermal energy. A single unit is capable of generating up to 355kW.
System based on a rigid, inversible, asymmetric profile provides regular propulsion even on fast ships with limited drift effects.
Developing redox flow-battery technology in collaboration with VanadiumCorp and Vega Reederei.
The leading supplier of Energy Storage Systems for maritime, offshore, subsea and port applications
Green converter to reduce emissions slip of NOx, N2O, SOx, methane, ammonia and CO2.
Rotor sail technology based on the Magnus effect to create additional thrust for vessels.
Flow batteries with a recyclable, non-flammable Vanadium-based electrolyte. Track record of > 12k cycles at marginal maintenance cost.
Solutions for hybrid electric and electric applications for ships, underwater vehicles and harbour equipment.
With the PRISMA fuel cell product line from REFIRE Technology, eCap offers solutions for light and heavy applications.
Offer eco-friendly hybrid marine power, efficiency and propulsion solutions.
Foldable, autonomous and containerised VentiFoil systems for wind-assisted propulsion.
Fuel cells that can operate on H2 as well as methane; and CO2 capture technology based on calcium salts.
Potassium borohydride-based technology for hydrogen storage and transportation.
Specialist in lightweight solutions, e-mobility, sealing and shielding technology, tooling, and engineering services.
Result of the pioneering work done on the Energy Observer. H2 generator, H2 range extender and on-site hydrogen production.
Solid state, porous silicon (Si+) that can be reacted with water to produce H2.
Polymer-based electrolyser that can extract hydrogen from natural water sources.
Developer of SOFC + carbon capture solution to enable the use of e-methanol as a maritime fuel.
Catalytic converter to convert residual ammonia and hydrogen into nitrogen and water.
Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications.
Magnesium-air battery (activated by fresh/salt water) to power small devices on board.
Developer, designer and manufacturer of high-performance tanks and trailers for liquid H2.
Design, construction, supply and installation of cargo systems for gas carriers for shipping liquefied gases.
Clean energy systems integrator specialising in hydrogen and fuel cell applications for the maritime sector.
Developers of Blue G, a vanadium redox flow battery system with a water-based electrolyte, storage tank, stack cell and regulating pump.
Creator and supplier of NanoDeck ’tiles’ which integrate solar panels, batteries and a power management system.
Developer of AirWing, a patent-pending rigid sail system to reduce fuel consumption.
Expert in containment systems with cryogenic membranes to transport and store liquefied gas. Developing LH2 storage and CO2 capture.
Patented sodium borohydride-based technology for the production, storage and release of hydrogen.
Solutions for storing, transport and decentralized release of renewable energy using LOHC technology.
‘Energy Pack’ solution for leisure-vessels comprising a PEM electrolyser, metal hydride storage and a PEMFC.
Membrane reactor technology for on-site production of H2 from different feedstocks.
Designer and manufacturer fuel cell stacks and fully-integrated hydrogen systems ranging from a hundred kW to MW+.
Lightweight PEM fuel cells at varying degrees of complexity and performance.
Hydrogen storage and transport – based on proprietary and patented Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier technology.
HyFuel will develop, own, and operate a plant for producing hydrogen and hydrogenation of LOHC.
Developer of highly resilient, marine grade, clean hydrogen solutions and fuel cell systems.
Development of a next-generation hydrogen fuel cell system for various mobility applications.
Cryogenic containment systems with new membrane technology to lower evaporation rates.
Compact, membrane contactor carbon capture system for carbon emitters under 200K tons per year.
Batteries with patented immersion cooling and heating technology to maintain cell temperature.
Advanced, innovative and sustainable solutions for our environment and society.
Global leader in the production, processing, storage and distribution of hydrogen.
Composite and aluminium gas cylinders for a range of applications across industries.
Each Vertically-variable Ocean Sail System is a rotating, retractable cylinder that harnesses the wind to propel a ship by means of the Magnus Effect.
Large portfolio of technologies for maritime, including NH3 storage and two-stroke NH3 combustion engines.
Spinoff of SunPower. Maxeon cells feature a unique tin-plated copper foundation that limits breakage and sensitivity to humidity and corrosion.
Japanese multinational engineering, electrical equipment and electronics corporation.
Co-developer of a bow windshield that reduces air drag and fuel consumption by harnessing the ‘Conada effect’.
Novel wind propulsion system for maritime vessels based on a rigid wing sail.
PEM fuel cells supplier with a strategic focus and unique track record in the high-power / high-use domain.
High-pressure, lightweight conformable compressed gas storage and delivery for all compressed gases.
Norsepower Rotor Sails provide a reliable and easy-to-operate auxiliary wind propulsion system with a proven savings record.
Fluidic Air Lubrication, injects air bubbles directly into the boundary layer. Formerly Marine Performance Systems.
Rigid sail with a flap for different ship types. The company is a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius.
Efficiency PACKs to generate electricity from the unused energy produced by combustion engines. Up to 100 kW net electric maximum rated output.
Low-temperature NH3 reformer with an absorbent developed in-house and a patented catalyst solution.
Developing an on-board carbon capture and storage system in collaboration with Samsung Heavy Industries.
Enables vessels to glide on a cushion of air, significantly reducing energy consumption and increasing comfort
Technology to crack ammonia to hydrogen of fuel cell quality, based on reactor technology from Helbio S.A.
Manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells and fuel cell hybrid systems for mobility as well as stationary applications.
Commercializing a patent-pending technology to process ammonia to PEMFC-grade hydrogen.
RIX hydrogen generator systems enable the integration of advanced fuel reforming and hydrogen purification technologies directly on-board.
The company’s Power Systems business unit is developing mtu engines to operate on methanol.
Teamed up with Samsung SDI, a global battery maker to jointly develop a battery system.
Unlocking the potential of clean energy through leading-edge energy storage systems.
Air lubrication system (ALS) that can be fitted to new and existing vessels.
The system consists of 3 main components: a towing kite with rope, a launch and recovery system, and a control system for automated operation.
Retractable FastRig (Fully Automated Sail Technology) for tankers and dry bulk vessels.
Dry Powder Exhaust Gas cleaning system for the maritime industry based on Solvay’s sodium bicarbonate.
Environmentally-friendly battery solutions for ferries, ships, and water-based vehicles of all sizes.
A JV between Faurecia and Michelin, offering a wide range of fuel cell solutions.
Developing and manufacturing green technology to reduce the marine environmental footprint, with AVL.
The Toyota fuel cell system was tested on the Energy Observer, and is now being commercialised.
Products that enable the use of surplus heat from exhaust gas, while simultaneously delivering full-spectrum noise attenuation.
The Filtree System developed for small and medium-sized ships, filters sulphur, ultra-fine particulate matter and CO₂ from the air.
Offer ‘Hydrogen Oil’, part of a technology family that we call ‘Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers’ (LOHC).
Retractable bow foils that reduce fuel consumption and ship motions during sailing.
Working with Geely to co-develop methanol engines for different applications.
Motion assisted, self sustaining, built-in battery charger module for vessels. (Prototype stage)
Automated hard sail made of glass fibre reinforced plastic, developed by MOL.
The Auxiliary Sail Propulsion System (ASPS), uses fixed wing sail technology, whereby two 35-metre high masts installed on the deck of a vessel.
Lithium-ion cell, pack and system developer. Freudenberg is the majority shareholder of XALT Energy.
Fuel cell for marine applications with components from the Toyota Mirai. Expert in high-pressure ship refuelling with hydrogen.
Productized turnkey hydrogen fuel cell, refuelling and safety systems for sea, air and land.
Exchangeable battery containers and charging infrastructure for inland shipping.