The global effort to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 requires all industrial activities to actively transition to carbon-neutral energy consumption in the near term. The maritime industry, as both a crucial enabler of global trade and a notable contributor to GHG emissions, faces a particularly complex yet relevant decarbonisation challenge due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels for ship power generation. While various solutions are under investigation, carbon capture technologies are gaining interest as a near-term mitigation strategy, and in recent years, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have been increasingly studied for their potential as efficient ship propulsion systems.