[ FOR OPERATORS ]
Your fleet, modernized. Your operations, intact.
Switch Maritime delivers next-generation vessels
end-to-end — without disrupting the operation you've built.
Start your fleet transition with confidence.
Hydrogen fuel cell vessels designed around your routes, your infrastructure, and your schedule.
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Evolving to new technology can be complex — unfamiliar regulations, novel systems, different operating procedures, new fuel supply chains. Switch manages it all, from planning and design through operational integration. That includes financing with flexible leasing options available too.
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The cost of fleet modernization isn't just the vessel — it's the infrastructure, service disruptions, and capital commitment. While battery-electric vessels are a low emission option, the total cost of operations and shoreside charging upgrades make this introduction costly and time intensive.
Hydrogen keeps all three manageable with minimal shoreline infrastructure, no grid upgrades, and zero tailpipe emissions. Plus no GHG or particulate matter, just water vapor. It’s a win-win.
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Hydrogen vessels are designed to drop into your existing operation — same performance standards, same fueling cadence as diesel, same crew.
You can run hydrogen and conventional vessels side by side, transitioning your fleet in phases without altering service levels or adding vessels to cover downtime.
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Switch is the only US company to have successfully developed, permitted, and operationalized a hydrogen-powered maritime vessel — earning the first-ever USCG Certificate of Inspection for a hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry.
Every project draws on that experience, plus a network of industry-leading naval architects, hydrogen specialists, and regulatory advisors.
Same schedule. Same fleet size. Dramatically lower emissions.
Hydrogen fuel cell-electric vessels are designed to slot directly into existing diesel operations — no additional vessels, no charging infrastructure, no service disruptions.
What we do
Vessel design, construction & commissioning
We lead the full development process — from concept design through to impact analysis, shipyard construction, permitting, vessel commissioning and launch.
Hydrogen fuel supply chain development
We build and operationalize the maritime hydrogen fuel supply chain and sourcing, tailored to your port, your routes, and your scale of operation.
Regulatory approvals & compliance
We manage all vessel and fuel supply regulatory approvals — including USCG certification, alternative design pathways, and local authority requirements.
Flexible vessel leasing & financing
We structure short- and long- term leasing arrangements that make fleet transition financially viable — no large sum, upfront capital commitment required.
Crew training &
certification
We train and certify your crew and service technicians on hydrogen technology, fueling procedures, and vessel operations. No new crew hires necessary.
Ongoing technical
support
We provide continued maintenance expertise and operational support after your vessel enters service — so your team is never on their own with a novel technology.
How we fund your vessel
construction
Switch handles the complexities of funding — so you can focus on running your operation.
Private project capital
Switch brings a network of capital resources for developing the vessels, so you don’t have to. We then work closely with you to align on terms for a lease contract, which can include fueling and charging equipment in the package.
Grants and incentives
Switch will also work to leverage a variety of state and federal grants, loan guarantees and tax incentives that are applicable to your project – and will pass those savings on to you.
See what we’re building
[ OUR VESSELS ]
From the Sea Change currently in operations to our next-generation platforms in development.
