Australian marine collaboration aiming for a hydrogen-powered boat within the next 18 months
This partnership marks an important step forward to providing a clean solution for a sector that makes up 2.5% of global emissions.
An agreement between Dynamic Efficiency and Poseidon Marine H2 will fast track the development of an emissions-free pleasure craft.
Dynamic Efficiency principal engineers Peter Mastalir and Kevin Morgan have a proven track record spearheading some of Australia’s most innovative mechanical and electrical engineering projects.
The brief is to ensure it has an equivalent operational range, requires less maintenance and is cheaper to run than traditional fuel sources like diesel.
"We intend to use existing technologies as much as possible, which is why we are looking to use an existing hull design with a unique upper deck and internal layout.”
“Initially, we will be following a rigorous 10-month research and development process, then commence building the most commercially viable option,” said Mastalir.
A series of tests will now be conducted to identify which state-of-the-art solution is best suited for powering a vessel through hydrogen and is scalable across markets.
Once commercialised, they say it will lead to quick uptake by significant players in the industry as the majority of the infrastructure for a carbon-free boat is already at hand.
