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24 Feb Hydrogen Safety in Maritime Applications

At the 2026 Center for Hydrogen Safety Europe Conference, Dr. Kyriakos Panopoulos presented key insights on the safety and certification challenges of integrating large-scale hydrogen fuel cells into marine environments, representing the H2MARINE project.
The presentation showcased the development of modular PEM fuel cell stacks designed for marine use, delivering 250–300 kW per unit, with a clear pathway toward scaling up to 10 MW systems. A strong “safety by design” philosophy underpins the work, integrating methodologies such as HAZID, FMEA, and reliability analysis to address maritime-specific risks, including hydrogen leakage.
Emphasis was also placed on aligning innovation with international maritime regulations and classification society requirements, alongside advanced stack diagnostics and rigorous tilting and vibration testing to ensure reliable performance under real sea conditions.
With a target stack lifetime of up to 80,000 operating hours and a strategic approach to CAPEX reduction, the project outlines a compelling roadmap toward economically viable, zero-emission shipping.