Hexagon Composites’ subsidiary Hexagon Lincoln has been selected to supply high-pressure hydrogen tanks for the first hydrogen fuel cell vessel in the US.
Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine (GGZEM) has been awarded a $3 million grant by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), supported by the “California Climate Investments” (CCI) program, to build the first hydrogen fuel cell vessel in the United States. The zero-emission vessel will be the first of its kind in the US and will highlight the advantages of hydrogen fuel cells for the commercial maritime sector.
The 70-foot hybrid hydrogen fuel cell-battery catamaran, “Water-Go-Round” has a 22-knot top speed and is powered by dual electric motors, fuel cells and battery packs. The hydrogen tanks from Hexagon Composites will contain enough hydrogen to operate the vessel for up to two days between refueling.
