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SWITCH Maritime Advances First Liquid Hydrogen Vessel Project in the US

SWITCH Maritime, the US shipowner that successfully launched the first H2 powered ferry in the US, is pushing ahead with its next industry-leading, zero-emission vessel project. In collaboration with LH2 Shipping and LMG Marin in Norway, SWITCH plans …

Nov 11, 2024 / Vessels

First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the US Receives US Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service

SWITCH Maritime, a leading developer of zero-emission maritime vessels, was presented with the signed Certificate of Inspection (“COI”) by Captain Taylor Q. Lam, the US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco commander and Captain of the Port, for its …

May 22, 2024 / Vessels

SWITCH Maritime Secures $10M to Expand Hydrogen and Electric Ferry Fleet in US

SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet. Founded in 2018 by a …

Nov 20, 2023 / Curious

SWITCH Maritime Completes First-Ever Hydrogen Fueling of Maritime Vessel in US

SWITCH Maritime has announced the world’s first hydrogen fueling of a commercial marine vessel was successfully completed on November 18th at All American Marine shipyard, and the vessel is now beginning its final sea trials before delivery. The …

Dec 1, 2021 / Vessels