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MOL and Pyxis to develop and market electric vessels in Singapore and Japan

‘We are honoured to partner with MOL, a global leader in the shipping industry,’ replied Tommy Phun, Founder of Singapore-based maritime electrification startup Pyxis Maritime.

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Singapore-based maritime electrification startup Pyxis Maritime Pte Ltd. (Pyxis) on Wednesday (1 November) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the joint development and marketing of the electric vessels (EVs) business in the Singapore region, as well as marketing for the expansion of EVs introduction in Japan.

The agreement will harness MOL's maritime expertise, market networks and industry knowledge as a shipping company while leveraging on Pyxis’ agility and fast execution as start-up company.

Through this cooperative relationship, the two companies plan to engage the industry and their respective stakeholders, interweave their knowledge, and implement strategic initiatives for decarbonization while closely monitoring the adoption of environmental regulations.

“I am pleased to conclude the MOU with Pyxis, which is committed to the introduction and expansion of EV vessels in Singapore. We believe this memorandum will be an important step for both companies to make a significant change in the shipping industry,” said Nobuo Shiotsu, Senior Managing Executive Officer of MOL.

“Promoting the introduction of EV vessels to solve environmental issues will be one way. We believe cooperation with partners who has same ambition and trustworthy is essential to achieve that.”

“We are honoured to partner with MOL, a global leader in the shipping industry,” replied Tommy Phun, Pyxis Founder.

“With the sustainability movement disrupting maritime businesses, efforts to decarbonize have become necessary to stay competitive. Our mission is to ease and boost mass adoption of EVs in the region. Together with MOL, we are confident in expanding our outreach into Japan which is one of our key markets.”

Manifold Times in August reported Pyxis entering a MOU with fuel cell components manufacturer Sydrogen Energy to jointly execute a Proof of Concept (PoC) study in the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell solutions. 

Related: Singapore: Pyxis, Sydrogen to deploy hydrogen fuel solutions including harbour craft electrification

Photo credit: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
Published: 6 November 2023

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Yinson GreenTech and Zeabuz to develop autonomous, remote-controlled electric marine vessels

Collaboration aims to integrate Zeabuz’s hardware and proprietary software algorithms into Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV fleet of electric vessels.

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Yinson GreenTech and Zeabuz to develop autonomous, remote-controlled electric marine vessels

Yinson GreenTech and autonomous maritime technology company Zeabuz have signed a Letter of Intent to integrate autonomous and remote-control capabilities into Yinson GreenTech's fleet of marine electric vessels.

This collaboration was formalised at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference on 6 November. It marked a significant step towards decarbonising Singapore's maritime industry by combining the power of electrification and autonomous maritime operations.

The collaboration aims to deliver more efficient marine solutions by integrating Zeabuz's hardware and proprietary software algorithms into Yinson GreenTech's marinEV fleet of electric vessels.

Critically, by combining autonomous driving technology with electric marine vessels, this collaboration will address the maritime industry's long-term manpower challenges. It will reduce the number of crew members required onboard, making maritime operations more efficient.

Additionally, it will enhance the attractiveness of maritime jobs by introducing new, knowledge-based skillsets like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote operations. This aligns with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's (MPA) Industry Transformation Map, particularly its focus on digitalisation.

“To fulfil Yinson GreenTech's broader vision of building a net-zero world, marinEV believes in harnessing the power of sustainable innovation through strategic partnerships," said Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV.

“Our collaboration with Zeabuz marks a significant step towards accelerating the adoption of autonomous solutions, which will not only enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime operations but also significantly reduce our environmental impact on waterways.”

“By combining the power of electrification, onboard autonomy, and remote supervisory control, we are laying a strong foundation for the future of sustainable maritime operations,” said Øyvind Smogeli, CEO and Co-Founder of Zeabuz.

“We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Yinson GreenTech to build a future of sustainable, technology-driven marine transport.”

 

Photo credit: Yinson GreenTech
Published: 12 November 2024

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New agreements inked to advance marine electrification in Singapore

Lita Ocean, SeaTech Solutions, Pascal Technologies, and Evoy will develop a fully electric passenger harbour craft, specifically for Singapore, while Yinson GreenTech and Evoy will develop electric vessels.

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New agreements inked to advance marine electrification in Singapore

Innovation Norway and Team Norway on Wednesday (6 November) announced two agreements aimed at advancing sustainable maritime solutions, signed at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2024.

The first agreement—a Letter of Intent (LOI)—was signed by Lita Ocean Pte Ltd, SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, Pascal Technologies AS, and Evoy AS, to develop a fully electric high-speed harbour craft specifically designed for Singapore’s maritime landscape. The second agreement—a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)—was signed between Yinson GreenTech and Evoy, aiming to foster collaboration in marine electrification across Asia. 

The LOI signed between Lita Ocean, SeaTech Solutions, Pascal Technologies, and Evoy marks a key milestone in Singapore’s ongoing efforts to decarbonize its maritime industry. 

The project will develop a fully electric passenger harbour craft, integrating cutting-edge technologies like advanced electric propulsion and air lubrication systems to maximise energy efficiency and performance. This new vessel will set new standards for sustainable harbour operations and support Singapore’s green transformation goals in maritime transportation. 

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The collaboration builds on previous advancements in electric harbour crafts in Singapore, positioning the project as a critical step toward achieving maritime decarbonisation and a cleaner, greener future for the region. 

Additionally, Yinson GreenTech and Evoy have signed an MoU that will combine their strengths to drive marine electrification in the region. Yinson GreenTech’s electrification solutions, paired with Evoy’s electric propulsion systems, will support the conversion of internal combustion engine (ICE) vessels to electric power and foster the development of new electric vessels. 

This partnership is aimed at advancing the transition to a more sustainable maritime industry, with the shared goal of exploring new opportunities, collaborating on upcoming projects, and playing a key role in the broader transition to greener shipping solutions in Asia. 

The MoU was signed by Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV at Yinson GreenTech, and Mads Roland-Glimsholt, Business Development Manager at Evoy. 

“As a proud partner in this Norway-Singapore initiative, Evoy is excited to bring our high-performance electric propulsion systems to Singapore’s maritime landscape. We are committed to setting new standards in sustainable harbour craft and working with our partners to support a greener future in maritime transport” Mads Roland-Glimsholt, Business Development Manager at Evoy. 

 

Photo credit: Evoy
Published: 8 November, 2024

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IPEC 2024: China’s largest bunkering port highlights ‘breakthroughs’ in five key areas

Zhoushan official shares progress of local bunkering industry; including infrastructures and logistics of alternative bunker fuels, white-listed bunker barges, and MFMs.

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Bunkering publication Manifold Times, an official media partner of the 7th International Petroleum and Natural Gas Enterprises Conference, was present at the event to report on the following development:

Several improvements have taken place within China’s largest bunkering port since 2023 to date, said the Deputy Director of Zhoushan High-tech Zone Administrative Committee on Thursday (17 October).

Cui Yiling was giving a speech to delegates at the 7th International Petroleum and Natural Gas Enterprises Conference (IPEC 2024) in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province when she highlighted “breakthroughs” in five areas at Zhoushan port.

“Since the beginning of this year, we have benchmarked ourselves against world class ports following the highest international standards and requirements to support the development of Zhoushan’s bunkering industry,” said Ms Cui.

“We focused on maritime low carbon transition, service efficiency & improvement, market standardisation, sector engagement, and value creation – resulting in breakthroughs in five aspects.”

Green marine fuels

“Zhoushan is entering a new stage for the supply of clean marine fuels. To date, the number of LNG (liquefied natural gas) bunkering entities at Zhoushan port increased to two, while customs have approved the construction of a new 160,000 m3 (cubic meter) LNG bonded tank,” she stated.

“New biofuel blending policies are expected to be implemented in Zhoushan before the end of this year and a 1 million annual mt (metric tonne) capacity biofuel production plant is being constructed. 200,000 mt of biofuel will be put into production next year though pilot blending projects.

“A pilot truck-to-ship methanol bunkering operation was carried out and construction of methanol bunkering barges have been launched. We are in talks with stakeholders to secure green methanol.”

Operational improvements

Ms Cui noted the number of anchorages at Zhoushan port rose to 86 positions in 2024, resulting in increasing efficiency of bunkering operations. Meanwhile, the maritime department has implemented all-weather anchorage positions which are able to meet the bunkering requirements of various ship types.

Overall, bunker barges at Zhoushan have become larger and more specialised. A total of 52 white-listed bunker barges, about half having more than 4,000 mt capacity, are currently registered with the port. The figure includes 18 Zhoushan type bunker tankers with the largest having a capacity of 7,000 mt.

More than 2.73 million m3 of oil storage capacity was added to Zhoushan this year. To date, the total oil storage capacity of Zhoushan has exceeded 38 million m3.

Market standardisation

“The maritime digital fuel station has been upgraded and we are now able to supervision all parties involved in a bunkering fuel supply operation in Zhoushan,” she shared.

“In conjunction with the CPCA (China Petroleum Circulation Association), we have also launched a group technical standard for MFMs (mass flowmeters) this year and there are plans to complete the certification work of another three bunker tankers to meet ISO 22192 bunkering standards by end of this year.

“Our maritime joint law enforcement branch has been strictly controlling key links, such as barge tendering, oil transportation, and bunker measurement of marine refuelling operations. Barges not meeting regulations have been withdrawn accordingly [from the whitelist].”

Industry engagement

Ms Cui noted representatives of the Zhoushan High-tech Zone Administrative Committee have been also carrying out regular visits to large domestic and foreign shipowners and oil traders.

This year, strategic cooperations have been formed between international business entities at Rotterdam and Singapore to further develop Zhoushan’s bunkering sector; including in the areas of overseas publicity through a cooperative agreement with Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times.

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Market research on new fuels has been carried out, and cooperation agreements have been formed between bunker fuel suppliers, traders, producers, and other stakeholders to jointly enhance the international influence and reputation of Zhoushan as a bonded bunker oil center.

Value creation

To date, approximately 1,600 maritime service firms have gathered at Zhoushan to help the island achieve a leading maritime position within China, she said.

“Zhoushan currently accounts for about 40% of China's repair output and crew transfer volume, and about a-third of our country’s newbuilding capacity; we are the largest foreign ship repair base and crew transfer port in China,” explained Ms Cui.

“In the first half of this year, the total output of maritime services at Zhoushan reached RMB 32.2 billion representing a year-on-year increase of more than 31%.

“Moving forward, we will continue to focus on the goal of creating a world class hub for the allocation of commodity resources and continue to make efforts in the areas of innovation, regulatory, training and more to further establish Zhoushan as Northeast Asia’s top bonded ship fuel refilling center.”

Related: IPEC 2024: CPCA releases lists of top ten global bunkering ports and marine fuel suppliers
RelatedIPEC 2024: Zhoushan port records 7.04 million mt annual bunker volume for 2023
RelatedChina: Zhoushan to host 7th IPEC commodities, bunker conferences on 16 to 17 October

 

Photo credit [first image]: Zhoushan High-tech Zone Administrative Committee
Photo credit [second image]: Zhoushan Daily
Published: 25 October 2024

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