MPA and Yinson GreenTech join forces to enhance Singapore’s maritime digital twin
MPA and Yinson GreenTech join forces to enhance Singapore’s maritime digital twin
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yinson GreenTech (YGT), a provider of sustainable technology solutions, to advance the capabilities of Singapore’s Maritime Digital Twin (MDT)—a platform designed to replicate port operations using live operational data.
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As part of the agreement, both parties will collaborate by sharing relevant data and operational insights derived from YGT’s electric harbor craft fleet, which will be integrated into the MDT platform.
The MDT was introduced on March 24, 2025, through a collaboration between MPA and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech), with the aim of boosting operational efficiency, enhancing energy performance, and minimizing emissions.
This joint effort is intended to improve modeling accuracy, enable advanced scenario simulations, and support smarter deployment of fleets and port operations overall.
Furthermore, MPA and Yinson GreenTech will co-develop digital workflows and tools to scale up electric harbor craft operations in the region.
“We are pleased to partner again with MPA in accelerating the decarbonisation of Singapore’s maritime sector,” said Jan Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV at Yinson GreenTech.
“At Yinson GreenTech, our approach integrates electric vessels, charging systems, and digital platforms to enable cleaner and more efficient port operations. Working together with MPA, we’re creating efficiencies, optimizing workflows, and driving innovation through data, helping to transform Singapore’s harbor craft sector.”
MPA’s broader strategy mandates that by 2030, all harbor craft operating in Singapore must either be fully electric, run on B100 biofuels, or be compatible with net-zero fuels such as hydrogen.
In alignment with that vision, Yinson GreenTech previously launched the Hydromover—Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel—in November 2023, with commercial trials commencing in September 2024.
The company followed that milestone in November 2024 by unveiling the Hydroglyder, Southeast Asia’s first electric hydrofoil vessel.
In its latest initiative, Yinson GreenTech, in partnership with Norway’s Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS), has deployed a new electric vessel charging station at WSS’s Pandan Loop facility in Singapore.
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About MPA: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is the national agency responsible for regulating and overseeing maritime affairs in Singapore. Established in 1996, MPA plays a pivotal role in developing Singapore as a premier global hub port and a leading international maritime center. It manages port operations, ensures navigational safety, advances maritime innovation, and promotes sustainability through initiatives such as the Maritime Digital Twin and decarbonisation efforts. MPA also collaborates with industry partners and government agencies to drive digital transformation and green shipping solutions within the maritime sector.
About Yinson GreenTech (YGT): A subsidiary of Yinson Holdings Berhad, it focuses on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future through clean and digitally enabled technologies. Established in 2020, YGT develops electric vessel platforms, vessel charging infrastructure, smart mobility solutions, and digital tools for maritime and urban applications. Headquartered in Singapore, YGT has launched pioneering electric vessels such as the Hydromover and Hydroglyder, and is actively building charging stations to support electrification in ports. Through strategic collaborations, YGT supports the maritime sector’s shift toward decarbonisation and innovation in vessel operations.
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