Signed with an unnamed customer, the order comes just months after the company announced its intentions to seek new markets for the technology, develop through a US Office of Naval Research funded partnership.

Read more: Infinity looking to deploy fuel cell technology for unmanned underwater vehicle use

At the time of the announcement in September (2022), William Smith, CEO of Infinity, said, “A dock-launched UUV powered by Infinity’s patented air-independent hydrogen fuel cell has the potential to save its commercial sponsor hundreds of thousands of dollars on a single mission, potentially paying for itself on its first use. we are uniquely positioned to capture this market.”

UUVs have seen extensive use in commercial applications such as oil and gas exploration, underwater infrastructure inspection, scientific research, and underwater salvage.

Infinity says by using hydrogen fuel cells to power larger UUVs, the vehicles are able to extend underwater time to weeks or even months, eliminating the expense of tender boats required for frequent resurface and refuelling.

H2 View spoke to the Infinity CEO about the company, its legacy and plans for the future. You can read the interview in H2 View’s February magazine. More information about print subscription packages can be found here.