b'MEMBER NEWS:Propulsion System For Marine Vessel MEMBER NEWSWith Zero-Emission Fuel Cell TechnologyP VA member BAE Systems, a leader inelectricpropulsion,successfully installed its zero-emission propulsion system in the first U.S. hydrogen fuel cell-powered marine vessel, theSea Change. BAE Systems provided its HybriGen Power and Propulsionsolution to for integration on the Sea Changevessel that will operate intheSanFranciscoBayArea. The Sea Change projectisfundedandownedby SWITCH Maritime, an impact investment firmbuildingafleetofzero-carbon, electric-drive maritime vessels for adoption byexistingshipownersandoperators. Theprojectisalsopartiallyfundedbya $3milliongrantfromtheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB),administeredPhoto Credit: BAE Systemsby the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). BAE Systems next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market We are committed to getting our customersis a flexible solution for vessel operators to help them reach zero emissions.to zero emissions with highly reliable and flexiblesystems,saidSteve Trichka,vicejourney, as we provide San Francisco with anBAESystemspropulsionsysteminterfaces president and general manager of Power &innovative solution that reduces emissions andwithahydrogenandfuelcellsystemand Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems. Thiscreates a new clean form of daily transportationlithium-ionbatteriestopowerthevessel historic milestone is the next step on thatfor hundreds of commuters. without the need for a traditional combustionengine.Theall-electricsystemeliminates diesel fuel use and reduces engine maintenance to create a clean mode of transportation. They worked with the vessels builder, All American Marine, and designer, Incat Crowther; both companies are members of PVA. BAE Systems attention to detail usesprovencontrolsandcomponentsthat have passed certification and inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard.BAESystemshasbeenattheforefrontof commercializing hydrogen fuel cell technology since first integrating fuel-cell powered buses in1998. HybriGenPowerandPropulsion bringsthatcapabilitytothewater,asthe system fully integrates into new or existing architecture on marine vessels.The system uses smaller and lighter components for vessels. Its modular accessory power system (MAPS) and modular power control system (MPCS) allow for a scalable, tailor-made solution to fit the specific power and propulsion requirements of a range of vessels, from sailboats and tugs to passenger ferries.www.beurteaux.com42 FOGHORN'