Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology for Ships

Abstract

The necessity, current situation, main problems, and technological needs of the hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technology for ships are introduced in this paper. Compared with the advanced countries, China needs to formulate the strategy and target for the hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technology, increase research on relevant laws and regulations, strive for breakthroughs in key technologies for engineering of this technology, and enhance the construction of supporting infrastructures. Moreover, development ideas and suggestions are proposed for the development of the hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technology for ships in China, and its application prospect is also analyzed.