MF Hydra is the world's first

liquid hydrogen Liquid hydrogen () is the liquid state of the element hydrogen. Hydrogen is found naturally in the molecule, molecular H2 form. To exist as a liquid, H2 must be cooled below its critical point (thermodynamics), critical point of 33 Kelvins, ...

-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, and two Shottel thrusters. It is able to move at a speed of 9 knots. With its 80 cbm hydrogen storage tank, the ferry is estimated to be able to reduce its annual carbon emissions by up to 95%. The vessel is operated by the Norwegian company

Norled Norled (earlier Tide Sjø AS) is a Norwegian shipping company responsible for the group's ferry transport. Tide operates automobile ferries and fast ferries in Rogaland, Vestland, Sunnmøre and Trondheim Fjord on contract with the Norwegian Publ ...

. The hydrogen is made in Germany and transported by truck to Norway.

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