Hamburg-based company eCap Marine has secured two significant contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission ships.
The order includes advanced hydrogen energy systems for bulk carriers commissioned by Møre Sjø and short-sea container ships for Samskip.
Construction of the two Samskip container ships is underway at Cochin Shipyard in India. These vessels, known as Samskip SeaShuttles, will be the world’s first feeder container ships powered entirely by green hydrogen.
eCap Marine is responsible for developing and supplying the hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems for the two Samskip vessels. Each vessel will be equipped with 3.2 MW PEM fuel cells, seaworthy power electronics, integrated control and safety systems, and interfaces for containerized integration on the aft deck. Delivery is scheduled for 2027.
eCap equips hydrogen bulk carriers
The Norwegian shipping company Møre Sjø has also selected eCap Marine’s zero-emission technology, placing an order for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers to be built at the Gelibolu shipyard in Turkey.
The 85-meter-long newbuilds, with a cargo capacity of 4,000 tons, will primarily operate along the Norwegian coast and are expected to enter service in 2027.
For Møre Sjø, eCap Marine will deliver a comprehensive hydrogen system per vessel, including 1.7 MW PEM fuel cells, over two tons of compressed hydrogen storage, and below-deck housing for all fuel cells and electrical components. The package also includes an onboard hydrogen bunkering station, maritime-grade power electronics, and integration with the ship’s energy management system.
“These projects mark a milestone for eCap Marine and the maritime energy transition,” explains Lars Ravens, Managing Director of eCap Marine. “Our team has developed scalable hydrogen technologies with great engineering spirit. Our integrated systems are now at the heart of two pioneering ship projects. We thank Møre Sjø and Samskip for their trust in our zero-emission propulsion solutions.”
