MPA gives notice on testing of Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel “Hydromover”
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Friday (14 February) issued Port Marine Notice No. 13 of 2025 to notify the maritime community on the testing of Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel Hydromover in an area north of Selat Sinki :
TESTING OF SMART NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS ON THE CRAFT “HYDROMOVER” NORTH OF SELAT SINKI
Date : With effect from 15 Feb 2025 to 30 Mar 2025.
Location : North of Selat Sinki, within the test area bounded by the following co-ordinates (see attached chartlet):
Working Hours : During daylight hours, daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.
Details : Testing of smart navigational systems on board the craft, Hydromover will be carried out in an area north of Selat Sinki. A target vessel will be manoeuvring around the Hydromover as part of the testing. A safety boat will be deployed to warn vessels navigating in the vicinity of the test area.
Further enquires relating to the project can be directed to:
Mr. Lew JiaHui, Project Manager,
Tel: +65 9049 3474, email: [email protected]
Or
Mr. Matthew Tseng, Projects, VP,
Tel: +65 8299 7776, email: [email protected]
`Caution : When in the vicinity of the test area, mariners are reminded to:
- Keep well clear and not to enter the test area;
- Maintain a proper lookout;
- Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
- Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 68 (West Control and Sinki Control); and Communicate with West Control or Sinki Control for assistance, if required.
Please call Capt. Faroque Hossain Sikder at Tel: 6325 2472 or Marine Safety Control Centre (MSCC) Duty Officer Tel: 6325 2488/89 for clarification on this Port Marine Notice.
Note: The chartlet of the test area can be found here.
Manifold Times previously reported green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YG) together with Goal Zero Consortium (Goal Zero) led by SeaTech Solutions (SeaTech) officially launching the Hydromover, marking a critical milestone in the decarbonisation of Singapore’s maritime industry.
The vessel is designed with swappable battery solutions and can carry up to 25 tonnes of cargo.
Related: Goal Zero Consortium launches Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel Hydromover
Related: Yinson GreenTech commences construction of all-electric cargo vessel “Hydromover”
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Photo credit: Yinson GreenTech
Published: 17 February, 2025
