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).
