Norway, Singapore form partnership to boost maritime sustainability
Innovation Norway and Team Norway have announced two landmark
agreements aimed at advancing sustainable maritime solutions, signed at the
Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2024.
The first agreement, a Letter of Intent (LoI), was signed by Lita Ocean Pte
Ltd, SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, Pascal Technologies AS, and
Evoy AS, to develop a fully electric high-speed harbor craft specifically
designed for Singapore’s maritime landscape.
The second agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed
between Yinson GreenTech and Evoy, aiming to foster collaboration in marine
electrification across Asia.
The LoI project will develop a fully electric passenger harbor craft,
integrating cutting-edge technologies like advanced electric propulsion and air
lubrication systems to maximise energy efficiency and performance.
The collaboration builds on previous advancements in electric harbour
crafts in Singapore, positioning the project as a critical step toward achieving
maritime decarbonisation and a cleaner, greener future for the region.
The MoU partnership is aimed at advancing the transition to a more
sustainable maritime industry, with the shared goal of exploring new
opportunities, collaborating on upcoming projects, and playing a key role in the
broader transition to greener shipping solutions in Asia.
The MoU was signed by Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV at
Yinson GreenTech, and Mads Roland-Glimsholt, Business Development Manager at
Evoy.
“As a proud partner in this Norway-Singapore initiative, Evoy is excited to
bring our high-performance electric propulsion systems to Singapore’s maritime
landscape,” Mads Roland-Glimsholt, Business Development Manager at Evoy.
“We are committed to setting new standards in sustainable harbour craft and
working with our partners to support a greener future in maritime
transport.”
Last month, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) partnered
with the Shandong Provincial Transport Department of China to establish the
Singapore-Shandong Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).
