Qingzhou 1, a hydrogen-powered working ship of China Yangtze Power Co Ltd, was assembled by Jianglong Shipbuilding recently. As China's first 500kW hydrogen-powered ship certified by the China Classification Society (CCS), the vessel will promote the exploration and application of hydrogen energy technology on inland watercraft as well as the development of China's hydrogen-powered marine vehicle industry.

Qingzhou 1 has a length of 49.9 meters, a rated power output of 500 kilowatts powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium battery power system, a maximum speed of 28km/h, a cruising speed of 20km/h, and a range of 200 kilometers. It will be mainly used for transportation, patrol and emergency response in the Three Gorges reservoir area.

The building of Qingzhou 1 started this May, and it is planned to be launched later this year. After a series of tests, it will go on a trial voyage next April and is expected to be delivered before next May.