Hydrocell, an innovative company based in Bolzano, is in the advanced stages of realizing the first Italian vessel equipped with a certified H₂ propulsion system. The project is coming to life in Venice, where the fishing boat "Nobody’s Perfect" will be converted from diesel to H₂ propulsion, marking a significant milestone in sustainable maritime technology.

In recent months, key components have been selected and are currently undergoing testing at our bench. Simultaneously, the Hydrocell team is working on the "HYMAR control" unit, the heart of the propulsion system.

The project will be showcased at two important industry fairs in Italy: the H₂ Expo in Piacenza, scheduled from September 11th to 13th, 2024 and the Salone Nautico di Puglia in Brindisi, scheduled from October 10th to 14th, 2024. This ambitious project involves the refitting of "Nobody’s Perfect," a 17-meter fishing vessel built in 1978 in Bordeaux, which will host the first H₂ engine managed by the control unit developed by Hydrocell. Funded by the founding partners, the project aims to have the revamped fishing boat set sail from Venice at the 2025 Venice Boat Show.

Hydrocell CEO, Karl Manfredi, said, "We are well on track with our project plan, which foresees the conversion of the propulsion system from diesel to H₂ during the winter months, followed by functional tests on land and then in the waters of the Venice Lagoon. Our goal is to be ready to showcase the H2-powered boat next May at the Salone Nautico Venezia."