After assessment of the fuel cell system of Elding I, the whale-watching ship receives this hydrogen auxiliary power unit in addition to the regular diesel engine. Germanischer Lloyd certifies the fuel cell system and its integration according to the GL "Guidelines for Fuel Cell-Systems on board of ships and boats" (VI-3-11) ensuring the technical safety of fuel cell application. Today, the Elding I was inaugurated with a first test trip. Germanischer Lloyd provided services regarding certification, plan approvals as well as consultancy on safety issues within the project. GL's experts implemented the necessary studies and research to certify the fuel cell system installed on board of "Elding I".