Advancements and current technologies on hydrogen fuel cell applications for marine vehicles

Maritime industry has led renewable energy sources for the greener environment and efficient vehicles that effect by increasing population and energy demands. Hydrogen is one of the most popular of these renewable energy sources and one of the most favourable research area, worldwide. In this study, authors reported the usage of hydrogen fuel cells in marine transport as main power forwarder, their advantages and challenges under the lights on state of art and furthermore new technologies perspective. The latest research activities, hydrogen production and storage methods with challenges are analyzed and the developments of fuel cell based marine vehicles are discussed. In detailed, newly approachment of electrolyses from seawater for sustainable fuel necessity is discussed. As a result, this forseen study is important in terms of handling energy from seawater and compiling the latest technology for marine transport. • The importance of using fuel cell in maritime transport applications was analyzed. • Methods of the using hydrogen via seawater electrolysis were figured out. • Newer and future ideas on using fuel cell in marine transport were reported. • Ongoing projects on fuel cells for marine vehicles were also discussed. • Hydrogen from seawater electrolysis was mentioned for sustainable and greener fuel.