Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has joined the Hydrogen Council to move its clean fuel ambitions forward.

The Brussels-based body is a global initiative of 92 leading energy, transport and investment companies aiming to develop the hydrogen economy.

MSC joins as a steering member to foster cross-sector collaboration that will accelerate research and development.

The Swiss liner group wants to explore the use of hydrogen as a marine fuel, as well other fuels derived from it.