Ballard Power Systems, based in Vancouver, Canada, announced a new purchase order for the supply of 6.4 MW of fuel cell engines to eCap Marine, a German company specializing in emission-free power solutions for the maritime industry. These fuel cell engines, totaling 32 FCwave™-200 kW units, will be integrated by eCap Marine into green marine propulsion systems for deployment on two vessels operated by Samskip, a major European multimodal transport operator. The goal is to decarbonize routes between Norway and the Netherlands, with delivery of the engines planned for 2025 and 2026. The collaboration between the companies, which began in 2021, aims to showcase the viability of PEM fuel cell propulsion for long-haul marine operations. The order represents one of the largest marine fuel cell engine orders in history and signifies a critical milestone in the adoption of clean propulsion solutions in the maritime sector. Ballard’s FCwave™ fuel cell module is the world’s first DNV type-approved module for marine applications, ensuring compliance with international safety standards. The order is further supported by ENOVA, the Norwegian government agency, emphasizing the importance of public-private collaboration in driving the transition to sustainable marine energy. eCap Marine, based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in emission-free shipping solutions, including hydrogen-based propulsion systems. The company's expertise covers various aspects of hydrogen and battery technologies, offering services from feasibility studies to technical designs and approvals from relevant authorities. Their projects focus on mobile and containerized power generation solutions, with a notable initiative being the retrofitting of an offshore supply vessel for zero-emission operations in sensitive marine environments. The positive sentiment in the article reflects the industry's collective efforts towards decarbonization, innovation in sustainable technologies, and the role of public-private partnerships in advancing clean energy solutions.