Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has awarded a Basic Design Assessment (BDA) statement to hydrogen fuel cell specialist Sydrogen for the SydroPower series model MZ250N maritime fuel cell. This marks an important step toward commercializing Sydrogen’s fuel cell solutions for the maritime industry.
The SydroPower series leverages proven automotive hydrogen fuel cell technology from Sydrogen’s partner Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology (SHPT). The system is designed to provide reliable power for a wide range of maritime applications, from commercial vessels to offshore platforms.
The BDA statement, which represents a more advanced stage of validation compared to an approval in principle, demonstrates compliance with BV safety, performance and reliability standards.
With the BDA statement secured, Sydrogen is preparing to accelerate the deployment of its SydroPower MZ250N Maritime Fuel Cell technology. The company is actively engaging with potential customers and partners to explore opportunities for pilot projects and commercial installations.
“We welcome the efforts by Sydrogen and its partners in advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology for maritime use,” said Eng Dih Teo, chief executive, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore. “The Basic Design Assessment is an encouraging milestone that reflects momentum across the industry to explore cleaner energy solutions. We invite more innovators and solution providers to support the maritime energy transition.”
“Receiving this Basic Design Assessment statement from Bureau Veritas marks a transformative moment for Sydrogen Energy,” added Yi-Hsen Gian, CEO Sydrogen. “This achievement is not just a validation of our technology’s safety and reliability, it represents a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize maritime energy solutions. The development of MZ250N under the SydroPower series, alongside this statement, demonstrates our commitment to leading the maritime sector’s transition to clean energy alternatives.
“The maritime industry is at a crucial turning point in its journey toward decarbonization. With Bureau Veritas’s BDA statement and the development of SydroPower MZ250N, we are not just participating in this transformation, we are helping to lead it. The SydroPower series provides shipowners and operators with practical, efficient pathways to meet their environmental goals while maintaining operational excellence.”
“BV is pleased to grant BDA statement to Sydrogen’s MZ250N Maritime Fuel Cell, recognizing its potential to advance hydrogen-based energy solutions for the maritime industry,” said Matthieu de Tugny, executive vice president of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. “This reflects our commitment to supporting innovative technologies that enhance safety, reliability and environmental performance. Hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising step toward decarbonization, and we look forward to collaborating with Sydrogen and industry stakeholders to drive sustainable progress in maritime energy.”
