You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence Asia/Pacific News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features Asia / Pacific Japanese Firms to Install Hydrogen Fuel Cell System on Cruise Ship Japanese Firms to Install Hydrogen Fuel Cell System on Cruise Ship by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday June 16, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Conceptual image of the hydrogen fuel cell system. Image Credit: NYK Japanese firms NYK , Yanmar Power Solutions and ENEOS Corporation have agreed to install a hydrogen fuel cell system on a new dining cruise ship set to enter service in 2027 . The vessel will replace the Lady Crystal , currently operating in Tokyo ’s Tennoz Isle area, NYK said in a statement on its website on Monday .  The hydrogen fuel cell system will be designed by Yanmar Power Solutions and integrated with hydrogen storage modules supplied by Toyota Motor Corporation . NYK has completed safety and reliability assessments in line with Japanese government guidelines for hydrogen-powered vessels. ENEOS will produce and supply hydrogen at refueling stations in Tokyo, providing the ship with a stable, secure fuel supply. By adopting hydrogen fuel cell technology, the companies hope to accelerate the use of hydrogen in maritime transport and contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Vard to Construct Battery-Hybrid Deep-Sea Research Vessel The deal is worth nearly €700 million - the highest single order for Vard. Read in Full Suspected Floating Mine Sighted Off Oman The warning highlights ongoing mine risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Read in Full Palau Rejects Reports Linking Its Flag t