Introducing H2Ocean, our world leading hydrogen project. Years in the making, we have been proudly focusing on bringing sustainable propulsion to the marine industry alongside developing our range of luxury and classic RIBs for New Zealand and beyond.
In collaboration with Fabrum, a New Zealand company leading the world in zero-emission transition technologies, we have developed, designed and built a zero-emission hydrogen-powered chase boat.
“This project offers a lighter footprint for the marine industry ”
H2Ocean is a world leading hydrogen-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB), a zero-emissions solution suitable for tourism, commercial and leisure activities. It will begin sea trials in January 2025. The boat can be adapted to suit the environment and operations of the end user – and be equipped to carry up to 12 people, making it ideal for tourism and ferrying activities, or fewer people and specialist equipment, making it ideal for coastguard, servicing and event-based activities. The boat carries 18kg of 350 bar hydrogen gas, supplied to a fuel cell, which in turn maintains charging to a battery bank that is used to power the two electric stern legs.
ENERGY SOURCE
Hydrogen electric hybrid
RANGE
150 nautical miles
20kg hydrogen | EV fast charging
REFUELLING
DRIVE TRAIN
Twin stern drives
DISPLACEMENT
3500kg
Aluminium hull, hypalon pontoons
CONSTRUCTION
