MarinEV, marine electrification business of Singapore-based green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT), has opened commercial trials for Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel, the Hydromover, to industry leaders looking to reduce the carbon footprint from their business activities, reports offshore energy.
Electric lighter craft
YGT’s marnEV announced the start of commercial trials for the Hydromover on September 6, saying it will allow harbor craft operators to trial a fully electric lighter craft as part of their existing fleet, experiencing the operational benefits of the innovative technology first-hand.
To remind, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is mandating for all harbor craft to become fully electric, capable of using B100 biofuels or be compatible with net zero fuels such as hydrogen by 2030.
Six potential partners
YGT revealed names of six potential partners who have provided letters of intent to charter the Hydromover for operational trials with a view to electrifying their fleets in the future. These include two Goal Zero partners, Lita Ocean and DM Sea Logistics, as well as OPL Services, Kanlian Ferry, RW Marine Services, and Tian San Shipping. The six parties’ combined fleet is over 200 vessels, marking significant potential for future conversion to electric vessels.
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Source: Offshore energy
