Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV Commences Commercial Trials with Hydromover, the First Electric Light Cargo Vessel

Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV announced the start of commercial trials for the Hydromover, marking a critical milestone in the decarbonisation of Singapore’s maritime industry. It was developed by the Goal Zero Consortium and funded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI). The lightweight 18.5m Hydromover is Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel. The zero-emission vessel is designed with swappable battery solutions and can carry up to 25 tonnes of cargo. The Hydromover will reduce operational costs compared to conventional vessels due to significant energy and maintenance cost reductions.

The commercial trials are open to industry leaders looking to reduce carbon footprint from their business activities. This will support Singapore’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the domestic harbour craft sector by 2050 while allowing harbour craft operators to trial a fully electric lighter craft as part of their existing fleet, experiencing the operational benefits of the innovative technology first-hand.

The inaugural commercial trial commenced with OPL Services on 26 August 2024, when the Hydromover vessel was handed over by marinEV at the Lita Ocean shipyard. Over the next few months, the Hydromover will be available to harbour craft operators in Singapore to trial charter the vessel as part of their operational fleet of harbour crafts.