eCap Marine

Name

eCap Marine

Legal name

E-Cap Marine GmbH

Website

https://ecap-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Power Systems and Engineering

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Engines & Turbines (3510), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Power Generation & Energy Storage (Generators, Batteries, UPS) (IMAJAJAB), Energy Storage Systems for Marine (Batteries, supercapacitors) (IMAJAHAJ), Shore Power & Electrification Systems (Cold Ironing, Charging Interfaces) (IMAJAJAM), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Marine hydrogen propulsion
• Shore power systems
• Battery energy storage
• Cold ironing solutions
• Green ship propulsion

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen Power Generation Systems (H2PowerPac): Sale of containerized hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems. Systems include fuel cells, battery buffers, power management, cooling, and safety systems. Revenue recognized upon delivery and commissioning of systems.
2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Sale of containerized battery storage systems for maritime and land-based applications. Systems range from 200-2,000+ kWh capacity.
3. Engineering and Integration Services: Technical consulting, feasibility studies, custom concept design, engineering services, system integration, and commissioning. Services include power management system design, interface engineering, and regulatory compliance consultation.
4. Shore Power Solutions: Sale of Becker PowerPac cold ironing systems, Power Barge solutions, and shore-to-ship power infrastructure. Includes LNG, LBG, or hydrogen-fueled options.
5. After-Sales and Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance, service, and repair services for delivered systems. Includes staff training, remote condition monitoring, and system management across Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eCap Marine engineers, integrates, and delivers containerized zero-emission power generation systems for maritime and onshore applications. The company's core offerings include the H2PowerPac hydrogen fuel cell power generator, containerized Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the Becker PowerPac cold ironing system, and swappable H2 Tanktainer hydrogen storage systems. It provides full turnkey project delivery covering feasibility studies, regulatory screening, custom engineering, system integration, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance services to shipping companies, port authorities, and shipbuilders worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H2PowerPac Hydrogen Power Generator Mobile, emission-free hydrogen fuel cell power generator system available in 10ft (240 kW with 195 kWh battery) and 20ft (400 kW constant / 500 kW peak with 280 kWh battery) ISO container configurations. Uses green hydrogen fuel for zero CO2, NOx, SOx, and particulate emissions. DNV type-approved for maritime use.
• H2 Tanktainer Hydrogen Tank System Compact, modular hydrogen storage solution in a 10ft ISO container holding approximately 200 kg of compressed hydrogen at 380 bar. Features tool-less design, standard connections, ADR certification, and swappable tank systems enabling fast refueling in minutes.
• Battery PowerPac (BESS) Containerized maritime-certified LFP (Lithium Ferro-Phosphate) battery energy storage system developed with Lehmann Marine. Available in 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft ISO container configurations. Capacity ranges from 200 to 2,000+ kWh. Supports DC or AC output configurations for maritime and land-based applications.
• Becker PowerPac Cold Ironing System

Quantifiable outcome

• 400kW fuel cell power and 280kWh battery storage operational on Coastal Liberty since February 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ballard Power SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2024Supplier of FCwave fuel cell systems for H2PowerPac installations. Two 200kW Ballard fuel cells integrated into Coastal Liberty retrofit. Also supplying 6.4 MW fuel cells for Samskip SeaShuttle project. Key technology partner for PEM fuel cell systems.
• Lehmann Marine GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner supplier of maritime-certified LFP (Lithium Ferro-Phosphate) battery systems. Jointly developed Battery PowerPac containerized BESS solution. Provides battery systems ranging from 200-2,000+ kWh for maritime applications.
• Harting Technology GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner featured on company website. Joint marketing through editorial content exploring hydrogen potential in maritime shipping. Harting provides connectivity solutions for industrial applications.
• Ingenion GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for green hydrogen production facility in Cuxhaven, Germany. Established electrolysis plant for producing 100% green hydrogen using offshore wind power for Coastal Liberty operations.
• TURNEO GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDaily hydrogen tank exchange and refilling service provider for Coastal Liberty operations. Handles swappable Tanktainer logistics ensuring continuous vessel operation.
• Mitsui & CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner company with link to Mitsui website. Japanese trading company potentially providing distribution or partnership for Asian markets.
• Offshore Service Gesellschaft (OSG)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOwner and operator of OSV Coastal Liberty - the first commercial vessel retrofitted with hydrogen propulsion by eCap Marine. Joint lighthouse project demonstrating emission-free maritime operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology incumbent offering engines, hybrid propulsion, fuel cell integrations, energy storage, and shore power. Competes with eCap across nearly every product line but as a broad portfolio player rather than a hydrogen-focused specialist.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Major supplier of marine electrical, propulsion, and shore power systems, including hybrid and fuel-cell-ready platforms. Overlaps with eCap Marine's marine electrical and shore power product lines as part of a much broader offering.

Others

• Ballard Power Systems: Supplier of FCwave PEM fuel cell modules to eCap Marine (core partner). Also a fuel cell system provider in its own right, particularly in maritime, and could in principle move downstream to compete with integrators like eCap.

Direct peers

• Corvus Energy: Norwegian-based leading supplier of maritime battery energy storage systems. Directly competes with eCap Marine's Battery PowerPac offering and serves the same commercial vessel operator and shipyard customer base.
• PowerCell Sweden: Swedish PEM fuel cell stack and system maker with a dedicated maritime/ocean-going segment. Competes head-on with eCap Marine's H2PowerPac hydrogen propulsion value proposition for vessel integrators.
• Norwegian Electric Systems: Supplies hybrid and full-electric propulsion systems, energy storage, and shore power for commercial vessels. Closely comparable to eCap Marine in target customer (short-sea operators, shipyards) and integrated system offering.
• Cavotec SA: Provider of shore power (cold ironing), automated mooring and e-charging solutions for ports and vessels. Competes with eCap Marine's Becker PowerPac and STS-based shore power offerings in the same port-electrification RFPs.
• Hyon AS: Norwegian joint venture delivering containerized hydrogen fuel cell systems for maritime applications, including retrofits. Direct competitor to eCap's H2PowerPac in the European hydrogen-vessel retrofit market.
• Lehmann Marine GmbH: German maritime-certified LFP battery system provider and eCap Marine's joint Battery PowerPac partner. Also serves shipping operators and shipbuilders directly, partially overlapping eCap's BESS go-to-market.

Regional players

• Everfuel A/S: Scandinavia-focused green hydrogen producer and distributor building maritime bunkering infrastructure. Adjacent value-chain peer: eCap's hydrogen-powered vessels depend on producers like Everfuel coming online in target regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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