HDF Energy and Vietnam Maritime Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding in Paris to introduce green-hydrogen fuel cells to the Vietnamese fleet, focusing on reducing shipping emissions. This partnership aims to conduct technical studies and pilot projects while seeking international funding to deploy high-power fuel cells on VIMC cargo vessels. With Vietnam's decarbonisation goals in mind, the collaboration plans to produce green hydrogen locally through Renewstable® plants for the fleet modernization effort. The initiative includes a focus on stabilizing the supply chain and reducing logistics costs. The partnership also aims to equip several ports with shore-power facilities as part of the decarbonisation strategy. The plan involves assessing the operational performance of HDF Energy's fuel cells on VIMC vessels and retrofitting existing ships during major overhauls. The partners are set to explore international funding sources to cover propulsion systems and bunkering infrastructure costs. This initiative is a step towards achieving VIMC's net-zero roadmap by 2050, with the potential to serve as a model for zero-carbon maritime transportation in Southeast Asia. The partnership also envisions future projects in Southeast Asian ports, aligning with the growing demand for green hydrogen. Standardization of technical practices and data sharing will be crucial for the success of these initiatives. Vietnamese stakeholders anticipate attracting foreign investors to hydrogen production and storage infrastructure, viewing the project as a catalyst for further investments. Damien Havard highlighted the advancements in marine fuel-cell systems, indicating a shift towards commercial-scale deployment.