Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced that it has issued the first Type Approval Certificate for a 100% hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine.
Awarded to a hydrogen engine developed by BeHydro, the product’s design has met LR’s requirements for safety, performance and reliability in marine applications.
The engine was developed and tested at ABC Engines’ facility in Ghent, and has been specifically designed to operate entirely on hydrogen – removing the need for pilot fuels and simplifying design whilst simultaneously removing onboard carbon emissions at source, potentially positioning the technology as a practical option for operators exploring zero-carbon propulsion.
Claudene Sharp-Patel, Global Technical Director, Lloyd’s Register said:The issue of this Type Approval Certificate demonstrates that hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine technology is continuing to mature as a viable option for maritime applications.
For shipowners and operators, independent certification is essential in building confidence that emerging fuel technologies can meet the industry’s expectations for safety, reliability and operational performance.
Previously, LR awarded Type Approval to BeHydro for its hydrogen-powered dual-fuel engine (2023), which, at the time, was the first Type Approval for a dual-fuel hydrogen.
