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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

 

Photo credit: Pyxis
Published: 28 March 2024

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Biofuel

GoodFuels ceases bio bunker fuel deliveries in Singapore after near three-year run

‘Whilst the GoodFuels team will continue its efforts to decarbonise global shipping from the Amsterdam office, we will be stopping all biofuel deliveries in Singapore with immediate effect,’ says Jing Xieng Han.

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Biofuel supplier GoodFuels, FincoEnergies’ sustainable fuels brand, has stopped all biofuel deliveries in Singapore with immediate effect, according to Jing Xieng Han, General Manager of GoodFuels Asia Pacific, on Wednesday (6 November). 

GoodFuels first announced the opening of its first office in Singapore in February 2022. The Singapore office was GoodFuels’ second office and its first outside of Europe. 

At the time, GoodFuels said Singapore was chosen as the target for its first international expansion because of its importance to the global shipping industry and its leading position as a key bunkering hub, with mature bunkering infrastructure that will support the delivery of marine biofuel.

Jing said FincoEnergies has decided to consolidate GoodFuels operations in the Asia Pacific and ARA regions. 

“Whilst the GoodFuels team will continue its efforts to decarbonise global shipping from the Amsterdam office, we will be stopping all biofuel deliveries in Singapore with immediate effect,” she said in a social media post. 

“Our Amsterdam team remains dedicated to furthering the decarbonization of global shipping 'the Good Way' and I wish them continued success.”

Jing also announced that she will be departing GoodFuels Asia Pacific, effective 6 November as well. 

“It has been a privilege to contribute to the integration of biofuels into the bunkering sector in Singapore over the past three years,” she said.

“The rapid evolution of the industry has been mind-blowing, and I fondly recall addressing numerous queries on the technical feasibilities of biofuels as bunker fuels when I first launched our Singapore office in early 2022.”

Related: GoodFuels opens first Singapore office to meet growing biofuel demand

 

Photo credit: GoodFuels
Published: 7 November, 2024

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Chimbusco Pan Nation completes first B24 bio bunker fuel delivery in Singapore

CPN supplied 1,000 metric tonnes of ISCC-EU Certified B24 marine biofuel for “YM WITNESS”, a containership of Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp on 16 October.

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Chimbusco Pan Nation completes first B24 bio bunker fuel delivery in Singapore

Hong Kong-based marine fuel oil supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) on Wednesday (6 November) completed the supply of 1,000 metric tonnes of ISCC-EU Certified B24 marine biofuel for YM WITNESS, a containership of Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp on 16 October. 

“This also embarks on CPN’s new journey to arrange supplying marine biofuel in Singapore,” the firm said in a social media post. 

B24 marine biofuel is a blend of 24% B100 biodiesel and Marine Fuel Oil, which significantly reduces carbon emissions and lowers its carbon footprint. Such product aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and reduces environmental impact. 

“CPN is committed to be the frontrunner in the transition towards more sustainable marine fuel options. This biofuel delivery reinforces CPN’s commitment to realizing eco-friendly port energy solutions and global decarbonisation goals,” it added. 

 

Photo credit: Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical
Published: 7 November, 2024

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LNG Bunkering

Titan completes LNG bunkering operation in Port of Zeebrugge

Titan supplied newly built PCTC “Peony Leader” using bunkering vessel “Optimus”, marking the PCTC’s maiden LNG bunkering operation.

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Titan completes LNG bunkering operation in Port of Zeebrugge

LNG bunker fuel supplier Titan on Wednesday (6 November) said it has completed a LNG bunkering operation in the Port of Zeebrugge. 

Titan supplied the newly built Peony Leader Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) using Optimus – one of its LNG bunkering vessels (LBV).

“This was the maiden voyage for the Peony Leader, as well as the first time it bunkered LNG while in service. The Optimus’ crew closely supported throughout the process, providing guidance and information to the seafarers onboard the vehicle carrier,” it said in a social media post. 

“Our commercial team also visited CSP Zeebrugge to meet the new client, Chimbusco. With a greatly increasing number of PCTC newbuilds being LNG dual-fuelled, we look forward to many more successful LNG bunkering operations with Chimbusco and other shipowners in this segment.”

 

Photo credit: Titan
Published: 7 November, 2024

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