Yanmar Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Wins Red Dot Design Award 2025

Osaka, Japan (July 9, 2025) — Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that its group company, Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., has been awarded in the Product Design category of the Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, the GH240FC.

The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955 by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions.

Commercialized in 2023, the GH240FC features a streamlined form with minimal external protrusions to enhance both aesthetic appeal and ease of maintenance. To stand out in the clean energy sector—where white is often the dominant color—the unit uses “Yanmar Premium Red,” the company’s brand color. The bold “H₂” mark on the front clearly communicates its role as a next-generation power system.

The Red Dot Design Award evaluates entries across three categories: product design, brands & communication design, and design concepts. The product design category, which the GH240FC won, is among the largest and most competitive globally. Winners are selected by an international panel of design experts who judge entries based on innovation, functionality, and sustainability.
The GH240FC was recognized not only for its contribution to decarbonization but also for enhancing the value of maritime vessels through improved safety, reduced noise and vibration, and overall performance.

The system also won a Good Design Award in 2024, further validating its excellence in both functionality and design. Yanmar Group remains committed to integrating advanced technology and thoughtful design to deliver new value to society and industry.

Reference:

Red Dot Design Award Official Website:

https://www.red-dot.org/

Related Release: Yanmar Makes First Delivery of Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Hybrid Passenger Ship (Nov. 9, 2023)

https://www.yanmar.com/global/marinecommercial/news/2023/11/09/130776.html

About Yanmar Brand:

https://www.yanmar.com/global/about/brand/yanmardesign/

About Yanmar

With beginnings in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar is a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, from small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, to machine tools, and components — Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains. On land, at sea, and in the city, Yanmar provides advanced solutions to the challenges customers face, towards realizing A Sustainable Future. For more details, please visit the official website of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.

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