MV Sea Change

19.07.2024

MV Sea Change

Why in the news?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, the MV Sea Change, was launched recently at the San Francisco Ferry Building.

About MV Sea Change:

• It is the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered entirely by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells.
• The 75-passenger ferry was built by All American Marine Shipyard for the compatriot shipowner SWITCH Maritime.
• The vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, is fitted with hydrogen-powered fuel cells producing electricity to power electric motors, enabling the vessel to operate for about 16 hours, traveling around 300 nautical miles, between refueling sessions. 
• It can reach speeds up to 20 knots, and its service speed will be about 8-12 knots.
• It uses H2 fuel cells to generate electricity through the combination of H2 from storage tanks and oxygen from the ambient air.
• Unlike current diesel-powered ferries that emit pollutants, the hydrogen-powered Sea Change produces only heat and water vapor as byproducts. Passengers can even drink the emissions from an onboard water fountain.

                                                                  Source: Indian Express

Ques :- Which one of the following is the best description of ‘MV Sea Change’, that was in the news recently?

A.The first autonomous container ship with zero carbon emissions.

B.A cargo ship designed to navigate the Arctic routes.

C.The world's first fully electric ferry powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

D.A specialized vessel for deep-sea mining operations.

Answer C