Singapore’s shipping player Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and compatriot green technology company Yinson GreenTech (YGT) have completed the first cargo and crew deliveries made with a fully electric vessel in Singapore.
This milestone took place on June 25 when Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel Hydromover completed the delivery to EPS’ Pacific Sentinel.
Launched in November 2023, Hydromover is a lightweight, 18.5-meter vessel equipped with swappable batteries, allowing it to transport up to 25 tonnes of cargo. Being all-electric, the ship has zero emissions and targets to achieve up to 50% operational cost savings due to improved energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
This electric cargo delivery is said to signify the culmination of extensive planning and collaboration between YGT and EPS and pave the way for the wider adoption of electric…
