BH Global Corporation Limited (“BH Global”), is pleased to announce that BOS Offshore & Marine Pte Ltd (“BOS”), a 90% owned subsidiary of the Group, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with strategic project partners Penguin International Limited (“Penguin International”), Danfoss, Durapower Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd (“Durapower”) and Bureau Veritas Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd (“BV”) for the joint design, development, and construction of Singapore’s first plug-in hybrid electric fast launch.
The scope of cooperation includes integrating hybrid electric solutions, testing, and certification. The know-how generated will support Singapore’s push towards the adoption of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for its maritime industry.
Under the MoU, the five parties will contribute their respective expertise into the collaborative relationship:
In addition, BOS will spearhead further collaborations to develop the BOS Marine Electric Integration Centre, and drive initiatives towards the digitalisation of vessel operations with data analytics capabilities and smart connectivity features, and the development of a complete electrification ecosystem in Singapore.
This collaboration provides the Group with a clear roadmap towards realising its goal of becoming a leading player in the Singapore maritime industry’s drive towards achieving global standards on carbon emission reductions. The Group intends to achieve this by offering environmentally sustainable solutions and expertise, with continual efforts on research and development and collaborations with local homegrown companies.
Commenting on the signing of the MoU, Mr Vincent Lim, Chief Executive Officer of BH Global said “It is a great honour to partner with Penguin International and other industry players with solid expertise in their respective fields. This collaboration is a significant stride for BH Global towards its goal of delivering environmentally friendly and commercially viable solutions for the local maritime industry, contributing positively to Singapore’s push towards reduction of carbon emissions and environmental sustainability in local maritime operations. Most importantly, we are working collaboratively with Singaporean homegrown companies towards the realisation of this goal, putting Singapore on the world map as a global maritime member with the ability to deliver technologically advanced solutions towards the global goal of reducing carbon emissions.”
“Penguin is honoured to team up with like-minded companies like BH Global, Danfoss, Durapower and Bureau Veritas in this landmark project,” said Penguin International’s Managing Director Mr James Tham. “We are mindful of the role we play in Singapore’s marine ecosystem. This privatelyfunded collaborative partnership is the best way forward in commercialising proven technologies in marine hybrid propulsion for the benefit of Singapore.”
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Source: Maritime Shipping News