Singapore-based marinEV, a business of technology company Yinson GreenTech (YGT), has commissioned design work to be undertaken on a new all-electric, light cargo transfer vessel.
The vessel, which will be named Hydromover 2.0, will transport light cargo such as stores, food and maintenance items to vessels anchored in the Singapore Strait, waiting to dock at the Port of Singapore. The vessel will be a successor of YGT's earlier Hydromover.
Hydromover 2.0 will feature an efficient hull form, maximising the vessel’s operational range and making it highly effective for transporting light cargo. This technology ensures smooth navigation in rough seas while optimising energy use.
The 24-metre vessel will be designed to carry a payload of 25 tonnes via its large 65-square-metre cargo deck and will be powered by a lithium-ion battery system.
Part of marinEV’s innovative line of zero emission electric vessels, Hydromover 2.0 will contribute to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s decarbonisation target to have all new harbour craft fully electric or operating on lower carbon fuels by 2030.
The vessel will feature comfortable accommodation for up to four crewmembers while the main deck will contain a spacious wheelhouse, comfortable mess seating for up to seven people, a fully equipped food preparation area and pantry, and a generous-sized bathroom.
The wheelhouse will be fitted with dual touchscreen displays that offer real-time updates to the crew, enhancing safety on board.
Hydromover 2.0 will also incorporate advanced decision-making features such as energy optimisation, waypoint calculation, collision detection, and the ability to coordinate remote and autonomous functions. These capabilities ensure efficient and safe operations, reducing the risk of human error.
The final stages of designing Hydromover 2.0 are now underway with the selection and evaluation of key equipment in progress. The vessel will be classed by Bureau Veritas with the Battery System notation.