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Homegrown start-up Pyxis unveils Singapore’s first electric port passenger launch

Capable of ferrying up to 12 passengers and two crew members, X Tron is expected to save an estimated of up to 120kg of carbon emissions per hour in comparison to an equivalent diesel vessel.
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Homegrown start-up Pyxis unveils Singapore’s first electric port passenger launch

Pyxis, Singapore’s maritime electrification technology start-up, on Wednesday (27 March) launched X Tron, a first-of-its-kind fully electric port passenger launch.

The event, held at Clifford Pier, was attended by various business leaders and representatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore.

Tommy Phun, Founder and CEO at Pyxis, said: “We are thrilled to unveil the X Tron as the first of 13 Pyxis electric harbour craft that will be delivered by the end of 2026.”

“As frontrunners in the coastal maritime sector, we aim to propel the beginning of a new era in Singapore’s maritime industry by making electrification accessible to all and launching over 100 electric vessels across the Asia Pacific by 2030.”

Pyxis aims to spearhead the transition to a sustainable, greener and more efficient maritime future in both local and regional ports. In Singapore waters alone, an estimated 1,600 harbour crafts are ready to be electrified.

Comprising three product lines tailored for different operating conditions, Pyxis looks to boast the following:

  • Pyxis One: Pyxis’ flagship product, the Pyxis One is tailored for the dynamic Singapore port market. It seamlessly shuttles passengers between mainland Singapore and ships stationed at the anchorage. Capable of ferrying up to 12 passengers and two crew members, the X Tron is expected to save an estimated of up to 120kg of carbon emissions per hour in comparison to an equivalent diesel vessel. 
  • Pyxis R: Pyxis R is an inland waterway electric river boat designed to navigate the Singapore River and is capable of accommodating up to 50 passengers. There are 10 units in the order book and the first will be delivered in the second half of 2024.  
  • Pyxis L: Pyxis L is a luxury variant of Pyxis R that has recently sold 1 unit.  

Last November, Pyxis partnered with Mitsui O.S.K Lines to promote electric vessels in Singapore and Japan to develop the electric vessels markets. 

Pyxis has also successfully entered into Expression of Interest (EOI) agreements with 13 maritime entities in 2023, who are both shareholders of Pyxis and potential customers and suppliers with interest in leasing or purchasing Pyxis vessels. 

It was most recently shortlisted by MPA as one of the 11 passenger launch and cargo lighter vessel designs for the full electric harbour craft (e-HC) program. 

Furthermore, in partnership with SP Mobility, Pyxis has been selected to test its land-based direct current (DC) charging concept for e-HC at Marina South Pier. 

Pyxis most recently secured a SGD 4.5 million seed funding round in February co-led by Motion Ventures and Shift4Good. Other participants of the fundraiser include Seeds Capital, MarImpact, ShipsFocus, Tian San Shipping, Kimann Investments, and LCC Resources.

Related: Singapore: MPA shortlists 11 proposals for fully electric harbour craft EOI
Related: MPA: Singapore to trial vessel charging concepts for electric harbour craft
Related: Singapore startup Pyxis to scale up production of electric harbour crafts with seed fund
Related: MOL and Pyxis to develop and market electric vessels in Singapore and Japan

 

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Published: 28 March 2024

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LNG Bunkering

PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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LNG Bunkering

CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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Nuclear

ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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