NIM, a Dutch maritime innovator known for its expertise in marine engineering, and EH Group, a Swiss high-tech company specializing in high-performance H₂ fuel cell technology, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership marks a significant step toward advancing zero-emission solutions in the maritime sector through the development and standardization of H₂ fuel cell drive trains.

The MoU formalizes NIM and EH Group’s commitment to jointly explore and implement H₂-based drive trains specifically tailored for the maritime industry. Leveraging EH Group’s fuel cell technology alongside NIM’s expertise in marine system integration, the partnership aims to create scalable, zero-emission power solutions that meet rigorous maritime standards while driving the industry closer to carbon neutrality.

The collaboration will focus on adapting and standardizing fuel cell systems to meet the unique operational and safety requirements of maritime vessels, paving the way for clean, efficient energy solutions that can be widely deployed.

“The maritime sector is ripe for disruptive decarbonization, which can only be met by joining strong technology solutions with deep sector experience and integration capabilities. Partnering with NIM enables us to more effectively deploy marine FC systems across a wide-range of vessels,” commented Mardit Matian, EH Group Founder.

“With this partnership, we found a solid basis for the next step in sustainable energy transition in shipping. Combining EH Group’s EH-Trace H₂ fuel cell system and NIM’s knowledge of system integration, we are ready to speed-up the change in power management applications on board of vessels,” said Marc Freriks, NIM CSO.