Vincen Co., Ltd., a leader in eco-friendly ship technology, has received type approval for its 60kW marine fuel cell stack from the Italian classification society RINA. This certification will advance the verification and commercialization of a 120kW marine fuel cell power generation system, and will serve as an opportunity for Vincen Co., Ltd. to further solidify its technological edge in the global eco-friendly marine industry.
Vincen Co., Ltd. is leading the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the marine sector and is actively promoting various projects domestically and internationally. In particular, even in a situation where legal standards related to marine hydrogen fuel cells have not yet been clearly established, the company has proven its technological prowess through thorough technology verification and strict certification procedures using the regulatory sandbox.
This RINA type approval will increase international trust in eco-friendly ship technology utilizing hydrogen fuel cells, and will be an important milestone for full-scale commercialization. Furthermore, Vincen plans to use this as a stepping stone to further strengthen hydrogen fuel cells as a key solution for reducing marine carbon emissions.
During the certification process, Vincen's fuel cell stack successfully passed performance and environmental tests according to IEC international standards. The vibration test proved the durability of the system even under certain frequency and acceleration conditions. In the insulation withstand voltage test, it maintained insulation performance even at high voltages and met all required criteria. By successfully completing these rigorous tests, Vincen's fuel cell module has once again proven that it is a reliable and safe technology in the marine and shipbuilding industries.
In the future, Vincen plans to accelerate the development of next-generation hydrogen fuel cell solutions, such as a 150kW high-power fuel cell stack and a shipboard fuel cell power generation system using reformed gas (75% hydrogen, 25% nitrogen). Through this, the goal is to further increase the possibility of applying MW-class hydrogen fuel cell systems to large ships.
A Vincen official said, “This type approval is an important turning point for the commercialization of MW-class marine hydrogen fuel cell systems. We will continue to lead the eco-friendly ship market through continued technological innovation and securing global certifications.”
Meanwhile, Vincen Co., Ltd. plans to participate in Sea Asia 2025, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in the last week of March, to promote eco-friendly ships and propulsion systems.
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