A new partnership has been established to accelerate the deployment of BeHydro's dual fuel and 100% hydrogen engines in Japan's ports and coastal areas. The engines will be modified to adhere to Japanese standards and will receive local testing, commissioning, and after-sales service. The agreement, signed at the Belgian embassy in Tokyo, involves the installation of V12 BeHydro engines on a tugboat and inline 6-cylinder BeHydro engines on a zero-emission ship, both supported by the Nippon Foundation Zero Emission Ships Project. JPNH2YDRO will serve as the general agent for BeHydro in Japan, managing import, final testing, and delivery, with collaboration from Daihatsu Infinearth and Mizuno Marine for validation and maintenance. The partnership aims to promote hydrogen-powered ship solutions in Japan's maritime industry, building on successful projects like the world's first dual fuel hydrogen-powered passenger ferry and a hydrogen-powered tugboat. This initiative reflects a positive outlook on hydrogen technology in the marine sector, with a focus on sustainability and reducing emissions.