MPA: Singapore to trial vessel charging concepts for electric harbour craft
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has selected the Pyxis Energy, Pyxis Maritime and SP Mobility partnership, Seatrium, and Yinson Electric to test their charging concepts for electric harbour craft (e-HC) in Singapore, according to Eng Dih Teo, MPA Chief Executive, on Tuesday (9 January).
This follows an earlier global call for proposal (CFP) issued by MPA to develop, operate and maintain e-HC charging points in Singapore.
Eng said they were chosen from 12 proposals received, based on factors including compliance with the national electric vehicle charging standard as proxy and their charging models.
The Pyxis and SP Group partnership will test their land-based Direct Current (DC) charging concept, using their fleet of e-HCs — which will serve as offtake for the charging infrastructure.
Seatrium will explore the potential of mobile charging concept involving floating energy production units that can be transported and moored at required locations as part of a “sea grid” to provide electricity to e-HC. The electricity supplied can potentially be generated from renewables.
Yinson GreenTech will test their high power (350-450kW) DC Charger, to prepare for larger electric vessels with greater battery capacities in future. The higher speed charging concept can allow testing of system communication protocols to optimise electron flows to ensure safe & efficient charging.
The DC charging model proposed by the Pyxis and SP Mobility partnership will be deployed at Marina South Pier from March 2024 to March 2026, with possible extension of another year.
The Seatrium and Yinson concepts will be enhanced further with support from MPA & research institutes ahead of implementation at sites identified earlier or at sea.
“Insights from the data will form the foundation for developing a national e-HC charging infrastructure masterplan, implementation plan and standards, to support e-HC operations in Singapore,” Eng said.
“The e-HC charging standards developed will take reference from Technical Reference 25:2022, which covers safety requirements for charging electric vehicles or batteries, as well as testing and inspection requirements of electric vehicle charging stations.”
“As we approach 2030, from which all new harbour craft will be fully electric, capable of using B100 biofuel, or compatible with net-zero fuels, MPA will continue working closely with Singapore’s maritime stakeholders to provide a safe, efficient and commercially viable environment for e-HC.”
Aside from the CFP, MPA has also invited interested parties to submit proposals for design of electric harbour craft, as well as development of insurance and financing solutions.
“These are integral steps towards electrification, as we strive towards our national goal of net-zero emissions by 2050,” Eng concluded.
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Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 10 January, 2024
