Icelandic energy company Nýorka is engineering the world’s first hydrogen generator on board a passenger ship, set to embark on its first test run from Reykjavik harbour in April 2008.

The company will replace the oil-powered generator of the ship Elding, a 130 ton cruise boat operated by Reykjavik Whale Watching, with a version that runs solely off hydrogen. The design is pollution-free and will eradicate vibrations caused by the current engine that might disturb marinelife.

Reykjavik Whale Watching is committed to conserving Iceland’s natural heritage and bio-diversity. The company is a member of Green Globe 21, which certificates environmentally sound travel and tourism organisations and Blue Flag, which works towards improving the marine environment.

More information about the project on http://newenergy.is/newenergy/en/