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Since last year, two recreational catamarans have been equipped with hydrogen systems. Fountaine-Pajot and Sunreef Yachts are the first manufacturers of blue water cruising multihulls to take up the challenge of sailing with zero CO2 emissions, thanks to hydrogen tanks and a fuel cell. The passenger and freight transport sectors are also getting on board, with manufacturer Green Navy promising its first zero-emission catamaran by 2025. However, the transition from diesel to hydrogen is far from self-evident. Producing green hydrogen, storing it and converting it into electricity all require a great deal of technical expertise. And storing hydrogen in our marinas at the familiar fuel dock also presents one heck of a challenge...