Core Viewpoint - The hydrogen energy shipping industry is gaining momentum as a solution to reduce carbon emissions from vessels, with significant advancements in fuel cell technology and government support for green development initiatives [3][4][6]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The annual carbon emissions from various types of vessels reach 1.12 billion tons, accounting for 4.5% of global CO2 emissions. In China, over 110,000 inland cargo and passenger ships predominantly use diesel, leading to severe pollution and a pressing need for clean energy alternatives [3]. - Hydrogen-powered vessels are recognized for their zero carbon emissions, high energy conversion efficiency, modular design, low operational noise, and reduced maintenance costs, making them a primary focus for research and industrialization in the new energy shipping sector [3]. Group 2: Government Initiatives - The "Hydrogen Industry Development Medium- and Long-Term Plan (2021-2035)" encourages the exploration of fuel cell applications in shipping and aviation. In 2023, a joint action plan for the green development of the shipbuilding industry was issued, promoting the development of new power ship types, including fuel cells, to create standardized and series-produced green vessels [3]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The MTSYS-120 fuel cell system and MTMOD-150 fuel cell stack, developed by Tomorrow Hydrogen Company, have received type approval from the China Classification Society (CCS), allowing their use in domestic maritime and inland vessels. This marks the first CCS type approval certificate for hydrogen fuel cells in Anhui Province [3][6]. - The fuel cell system features a power output greater than 150 kW, a power density of 6.5 kW/L, and a lifespan exceeding 22,000 hours. It is modular, allowing for flexible integration into vessels with varying power requirements, and can be expanded to megawatt-level outputs [6].