- Chinmoy Ghose, Managing Director at METIS Cyberspace Technology, representing ERMA FIRST Group, discusses the potential for electrification technology to drive decarbonization efforts in Singapore’s domestic harbourcraft fleet.
- The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) aims for all domestic harbour craft to operate on low-carbon energy solutions by 2030 and achieve full electric propulsion by 2050, as outlined in the Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint.
- Ghose highlights the technical challenges and advancements in battery technology necessary to realize this vision.
Chinmoy Ghose, speaking on behalf of ERMA FIRST Group, discusses the role of electrification technology in Singapore’s efforts to decarbonize its domestic harbourcraft fleet. The focus is on transitioning towards low-carbon energy solutions and full electric propulsion to meet emission reduction targets set by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
ERMA FIRST’s Solutions
ERMA FIRST Group, known for its ballast water treatment systems, offers the ERMA FIRST BLUE CONNECT AMP solution, enabling vessels to connect to a port’s electrical grid for onboard power needs. Ghose emphasizes the importance of such solutions in facilitating the transition towards electrification in maritime operations.
Singapore’s Decarbonisation Blueprint
The Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint outlines the ambitious targets for reducing emissions from domestic harbour craft, with a focus on transitioning to low-carbon energy solutions by 2030 and achieving full electric propulsion by 2050. Ghose underscores the significance of harbourcraft electrification in Singapore’s long-term decarbonization strategy.
Technical Challenges and Solutions
Ghose highlights several technical challenges facing the adoption of electrification technology, including standardization of charging equipment and battery-related concerns such as storage capacity, size, and safety. He expresses confidence in the continuous improvement of battery technology, anticipating significant advancements by 2030 to address these challenges effectively.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Ghose remains optimistic about the progress of battery technology, expecting continuous improvements in power density and compactness. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming technical challenges to realize the full potential of electrification in Singapore’s harbourcraft fleet and achieve meaningful emissions reductions in line with the MPA’s decarbonization goals.
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Source: Manifold Times
