YGT and EPS complete Singapore’s first cargo and crew deliveries using fully electric vessel

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Published Wed, 26th June 2024
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While the historic cargo delivery took place on 25 June, the crew transfer was executed on 3 May 2024 from marinEV’s electric vessel “Hydromover” to EPS’s vessel, “Mount Jadiete”.

YGT and EPS complete Singapore’s first cargo and crew deliveries using fully electric vessel

Yinson GreenTech (YGT) and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) completed Singapore’s first cargo and crew deliveries made with a fully electric vessel on 25 June, according to YGT on Wednesday (26 June).

YGT said these achievements, headed by Yinson GreenTech’s marine electrification business, marinEV, demonstrate the viability of electric solutions for real-world cargo transportation within busy port environments, paving the way for the wider adoption of electric vessels.

“The successful electric cargo deliveries signify the culmination of extensive planning and collaboration between YGT and EPS. The cargo delivery to EPS’s Pacific Sentinel was completed using marinEV’s electric vessel – the Hydromover, which is Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel,” YGT said in a statement.

YGT headed its creation along with the other Goal Zero Consortium partners, including SeaTech Solutions and Shift Clean Energy.

It was one of the proposals under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) joint Call-for-Proposals for the electrification of harbour craft to be awarded R&D grants from both the MPA Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund and SMI Fund in August 2021.

“We are incredibly excited to celebrate this historical moment alongside EPS, marking the first electric cargo delivery in Singapore,” said Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV.

“This achievement not only supports the Singapore Government’s ambitious decarbonisation goals but also showcases the immense potential of electric vessels for a cleaner maritime future. We see this as a significant step forward and an invitation to other off-takers and like-minded partners who share our vision for a sustainable industry to join us in shaping the future of maritime transportation.”

“Partnering with Yinson GreenTech to accomplish Singapore’s inaugural electric cargo delivery represents a landmark achievement for EPS,” said Cyril Ducau, Chief Executive Officer of EPS.

“This milestone underscores our dedication to advancing sustainable shipping solutions and signals a pivotal stride in minimising our industry’s carbon impact. It paves the way for further collaborations with YGT and fellow industry pioneers to propel maritime electrification to new heights.”

While the historic cargo delivery took place yesterday, the crew transfer was executed on 3 May 2024 from the Hydromover to EPS’s vessel, Mount Jadiete. The crew was picked up from Singapore’s West Coast Pier and comfortably dropped off at Raffles Reserved Anchorage.

The successful deliveries mark the first of several key milestones outlined in the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed between YGT and EPS. The partnership also aims to integrate electric vessels into last-mile delivery operations, significantly reducing Scope 3 emissions and contributing to a cleaner shipping industry.

Photo credit: Yinson GreenTech
Published: 26 June, 2024

YGT and EPS complete Singapore’s first cargo and crew deliveries using fully electric vessel

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