Air pollution from shipping is a major contributor to global health problems, especially in coastal areas, with an estimated 265,000 deaths linked to shipping emissions in 2020 alone.

We are excited to invite you to the launch of the NAUTILUS Genset demonstrator on October 29, 2024, from 14:00 to 17:00 at DLR e.V. (Pfaffenwaldring 38-40, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany).

The NAUTILUS project is dedicated to designing and validating an innovative propulsion system for large passenger ships, aiming to achieve significant emission reductions.At the core of this system is the novel Genset concept, which integrates a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system with a battery. The SOFC is powered by LNG and potentially by diverse alternative fuels.

The marine industry faces significant challenges in meeting the ambitious decarbonization targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In this context, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional diesel engines. SOFCs are electrochemical devices that generate electrical energy by oxidizing fuel, offering high efficiency, reduced emissions, high-quality heat, and with some modifications, can be operated with a range of low-emission fuels.