MF Hydra

MF Hydra is the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry. Delivered in 2021, the 82.4-meter-long vessel can accommodate up to 300 passengers and 80 vehicles. It has two 200 kW fuel cells, two 440 kW diesel generators, a 1.36 MWh battery, and two Shottel thrusters with a maximum speed of 9 knots. The vessel is operated by the Norwegian company Norled. Equipped with an 80 cbm liquid hydrogen storage tank, the MF Hydra ferry was estimated to reduce direct annual carbon emissions by up to 95%. However, because the hydrogen is produced in Germany, the vessel's upstream emissions and cost are estimated to be more than double those of a diesel ferry.