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Trio to test power system with solid oxide fuel cells for deep-sea shipping 

Alma Clean Power, Odfjell and DNV announced the system will be installed on a chemical tanker by 2024, aiming to demonstrate the potential for significantly lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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Alma Clean Power, Odfjell and DNV on Friday (29 September) said a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system will be installed on a chemical tanker by the end of 2024, aiming to demonstrate the potential for significantly lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for deep-sea shipping.

The trip said fuel cells demonstrate a promising potential for scalable use for longer distances and larger energy needs in shipping as the maritime industry faces major challenges adjusting to zero emissions over the next decades. 

“It is therefore vital to start gathering practical onboard experience with fuel cells, without compromising on safety,” they said in a joint statement. 

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) are fuel flexible, and can convert fuels like ammonia, LNG, methanol and hydrogen to electricity with a potentially higher energy efficiency than internal combustion engines. With a maritime solid oxide fuel cells solution, shipping companies will be able to reduce emissions short term and operate emission-free once alternative fuels become available.

The project partners intend to place an 80KW natural gas fuelled solid oxide fuel cell container on board one of Odfjell’s chemical tankers, to demonstrate SOFC as an efficient energy converter for deep-sea shipping. In January 2023, Alma Clean Power was awarded DNV’s Approval in Principle (AiP) for their design of a 1MW ammonia fuelled SOFC system.

Alma Clean Power and Odfjell have a long-term collaboration in joint development projects and are excited to start the marine demonstrator project together with DNV.

Bernt Skeie, CEO of Alma Clean Power, said: “We are very excited about this collaboration with Odfjell and DNV. Odfjell, for continued support through years of development and recognizing this project as a great opportunity for innovation and testing on board their vessel, and DNV for bringing in the broad expertise of a classification society, applying their rule framework and ensuring a thorough risk-based approach to the design, construction, installation and operation onboard the vessel.”

Harald Fotland, CEO of Odfjell, said: “We’ve been working structured and actively with energy-efficiency technologies and decarbonization for more than a decade, and this project represents another progressive step in energy efficiency-, fuel flexibility and zero emissions capability innovations. We look forward to continuing the collaboration with DNV and Alma Clean Power, and to document the impact this technology can deliver in our common quest to decarbonize deep-sea shipping.”

Tuva Flagstad-Andersen, DNV Regional Manager Maritime – North Europe, said: "This is an exciting project for DNV to be part of with two very forward-leaning partners. Identifying a suitable risk level and applying DNV’s existing rule framework will be key to managing the risks of the installation. At the same time, the project provides an ample opportunity to learn from the practical application to further improve our rules and guidelines and use this input to facilitate constructive dialogues with the applicable Flag Authorities.” 

Photo credit: Alma Clean Power
Published: 2 October, 2023

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Yinson GreenTech and partners to accelerate marine electrification in Singapore

Yinson GreenTech plans to provide electric vessels to R W Marine Services, who will lease and manage the fleet; while Wilhelmsen Port Services shall coordinate the deployment of these electric vessels.

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Yinson GreenTech and partners to accelerate marine electrification in Singapore

Green solutions provider Yinson GreenTech, Wilhelmsen Port Services (S) Pte Ltd (WPS), and R W Marine Services Pte Ltd (RW) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to accelerate the adoption of marine electrification and sustainable maritime transport in Singapore. 

The signing took place during Singapore Maritime Week (SMW 2025), being held from 24 to 28 March 2025.

Under the MoU, Yinson GreenTech plans to provide electric vessels to RW, who will lease and manage the fleet; while WPS shall coordinate the deployment of these electric vessels from RW for launch services. 

Both RW and WPS will also adopt and grow the use of the Marine Digital Platform, developed by Yinson GreenTech, for port services in Singapore. This collaboration supports the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) goals of emission reduction and enhanced operational efficiency, realising the adoption of electric service vessels in the Port of Singapore.

Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV, Yinson GreenTech, said:: “We are excited to be partnering WPS and RW in driving the maritime sector towards a sustainable future. By combining our advanced electric vessels and digital solutions with WPS's port services and RW's sea transport expertise, we are enabling more businesses to optimise their fleets by adopting greener alternatives.”

Jamie Wrightson, Vice President Asia Pacific & India of WPS, said: “As global leaders in port agency, we are proud to partner with Yinson GreenTech and RW to bring the marinEV zero emission launch to attend to our customers’ vessels.  

“Innovation to bring down emissions and increase efficiencies in the port supply chain requires collaboration and Wilhelmsen Port Services is excited to help bring this to the market.”

Alvin Tan, Managing Director of RW, said: “Partnering with Yinson GreenTech and Wilhelmsen Port Services represents a pivotal moment for R W Marine as we transition into the era of sustainable sea transport.”

“As a long-standing operator in Singapore’s port waters, we’re proud to be taking a proactive role in adopting electric vessels and enhancing our fleet management capabilities. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering reliable, forward-looking marine services that support Singapore’s decarbonisation goals.”

 

Photo credit: Wilhelmsen Port Services
Published: 1 April, 2025

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SMW 2025: Coastal Sustainability Alliance inks LOIs for Singapore’s largest electric supply boat

First LOI focuses on prioritising using PXO E-Supply Boat “Voltai” by ship agencies during an upcoming ‘milk trial’ while second focuses on developing a multi-modal, multi-site marine charging infrastructure.

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SMW 2025: Coastal Sustainability Alliance inks LOIs for Singapore’s largest electric supply boat

The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), on Wednesday (26 March) signed two Letters of Intent (LOIs) on Day 2 of the Accelerating Digitalisation and Decarbonisation Conference at Singapore Maritime Week (SMW 2025). 

The first focused on prioritising using Singapore’s largest electric supply boat, PXO E-Supply Boat Voltai, by key ship agencies during an upcoming trial and the second focused on developing a multi-modal, multi-site marine charging infrastructure. 

These partnerships marked a significant milestone in advancing the adoption of e-vessels and supporting infrastructure.

“Milk Run” Trial with Shipping Companies for E-Supply Boat Adoption

KMG has signed an LOI with seven major ship agencies and one chandler: GAC Singapore, Horizon Shipping Agencies, Inchcape Shipping Services, Johnasia Shipping, RMS Marine & Offshore Service, Sinoda Shipping Agency, and Wilhelmsen Port Services — to utilise the services of the PXO E-Supply Boat Voltai for deliveries to seagoing vessels in a one-year trial.

The trial will prioritise lightboat operators making multiple deliveries, known as a “milk run”, to improve operational efficiency, lower carbon footprint, reduce marine traffic congestion and lower costs associated with operating electric vessels.

The trial addresses the growing pressure on merchant shipowners to reduce Scope 3 emissions, offering a commercially viable pathway for greener supply chain solutions. Each E-Supply Boat  trip is expected to cut 0.5 metric tons of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per arrival of a merchant ship at the Port of Singapore. 

As the marine logistics industry pivots towards net-zero goals, the electrification pathway can result in an estimated reduction of 9,000 metric tonnes (mt) of GHG emissions per month across 600 daily trips made by conventional supply boats. The findings from the trial will influence the development of future PXO E-Supply Boats, ensuring that they align with industry needs while advancing Singapore’s decarbonisation goals.

Multi-Site, Multi-Modal Marine Charging Infrastructure

KMG has signed another LOI with Singapore and international companies: BeeCharge Innovation Group, Jurong Port, Pyxis, RExus Bioenergy, SP Mobility, and Wilhelmsen Ships Service – to provide charging infrastructure and facilities to support the appointed operator of the PXO E-Supply Boat Voltai during the “milk run” trial. 

This partnership will feature a multi- modal and multi-location approach featuring various charging infrastructure, including shore-based charging at key waterfront sites, and mobile charging powered by solar energy for on-demand needs. As the charging infrastructure will operate on a common technical standard, it will be critical in accelerating MaritimeSG’s green transition by enabling efficient charging turnaround for e-vessels and minimising operational downtime.

Mr Tan Thai Yong, Managing Director and CEO, PaxOcean Group and Chairperson, CSA, said: “The commitment by leading ship agencies and a chandler to prioritise the hiring of the PXO E-Supply Boat Voltai marks a fundamental shift in maritime logistics.”

“Traditionally, supply boat operations have been conducted point-to-point, leading to inefficiencies and increasing emissions. Implementing the 'milk run' model consolidates multiple deliveries into optimised routes, benefiting all stakeholders by reducing unnecessary trips, lowering operational costs, and significantly cutting emissions.”

On the charging partnership LOI, he added, “By bringing together various site owners and charging partners, we envision concurrent efforts contributing to Singapore’s electric charging infrastructure along the coastline, eventually extending beyond our PXO vessels’ operating bases.

Over time, we hope to see more public charging infrastructure deployed strategically and decisively along Singapore’s shoreline to support operations in the Western and Eastern anchorages.”

Note: SMW 2025 will feature a public showcase of the PXO E-Supply Boat “Voltai” on 29 March. Complimentary tickets are available here.

 

Photo credit: Coastal Sustainability Alliance
Published: 26 March, 2025

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SMW 2025: Australia and Singapore to fund research projects on maritime emissions reduction

Eight projects selected cover a range of activities, including innovations in the supply, transport, storage, dispensing and maritime utilisation of hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, as well as electrification.

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Australia and Singapore have selected eight projects for funding as part of a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector, according to a joint statement on Wednesday (26 March). 

The Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) supports the objectives of the Singapore and Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), which will help accelerate decarbonisation and digitisation of shipping routes between Singapore and Australia.

It is jointly delivered by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on behalf of the governments of Australia and Singapore.

The ASLET grant opportunity was launched in July 2024 to support projects that will help accelerate the deployment and uptake of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission technologies for maritime and port operations.

A total of 32 applications were received from universities, research institutes and industry based in Australia and Singapore. The eight projects selected for funding cover a range of activities, including innovations in the supply, transport, storage, dispensing and maritime utilisation of hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, as well as safety and environmental monitoring, and electrification. 

The selected projects have also attracted co-contributions and are expected to be completed within the next two years.

Note: For more detail on the selected projects, see the CSIRO and MPA websites.

Related: Singapore and Australia formalise collaboration to establish green and digital shipping corridor
Related: Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor to be set up by 2025
Related: Australia and Singapore ministers meet to discuss decarbonisation technologies in shipping

 

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 26 March, 2025

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