Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released updated guidance for the installation of fuel cells on ships, offering shipowners and shipbuilders a comprehensive framework to support the safe deployment of alternative power systems.

Thomas Bayer, lead specialist of fuel cell technology at Lloyd’s Register, said: “This new guidance is intended to provide detailed information for supporting the safe integration and reliable operation of fuel cell technologies on board ships.”

“By meticulously detailing the framework for safe integration and operation of fuel cell technologies, we are not just providing guidance for understanding and implementing LR rules; we are fostering innovation and building confidence in the next generation of propulsion systems,” added Bayer.

The company said that the revised g

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