NR547 Ships using Fuel Cells

This Rule note provides requirements for fuel cell power systems used as auxiliary or main electric power systems, for the delivery of electrical and/or thermal energy. It covers design and installation of fuel cell power systems and the spaces containing such installations.

Reference	Title	Edition
NR547 R02	Ships using fuel cells	November 2026

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