Incat Crowther Designs Ultra-Efficient All-Electric Cargo Vessel Hydromover 2.0

Incat Crowther, a global digital shipbuilder, has been tasked with designing an ultra-efficient, all-electric light cargo transfer vessel for marinEV, a business of Yinson GreenTech in Singapore. The vessel, named Hydromover 2.0, will transport light cargo such as stores, food, and maintenance items to ships anchored in the Singapore Strait, awaiting entry into the Port of Singapore. Building upon the success of the prototype Hydromover 1.0, Hydromover 2.0 will feature Incat Crowther’s efficient hull form to maximize operational range and effectiveness in transporting light cargo.

The 24-meter Hydromover 2.0 will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery system and designed to carry a payload of 25 tonnes on its large 65m² cargo deck. As part of marinEV’s zero-emission electric vessel lineup, Hydromover 2.0 will contribute to Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority’s decarbonization target for all new harbor craft to be fully electric or use lower carbon fuels by 2030. The vessel will offer comfortable accommodation for up to four crew members, a spacious wheelhouse, mess seating for seven, a food preparation area, pantry, and a bathroom.

Hydromover 2.0 will feature advanced technology in its wheelhouse, including dual touchscreen displays for real-time updates to enhance onboard safety. The vessel will incorporate features such as energy optimization, waypoint calculation, collision detection, and the ability to coordinate remote and autonomous functions to ensure efficient and safe operations while reducing the risk of human error. The final design stages for Hydromover 2.0 are currently underway, with the selection and evaluation of key equipment in progress. The vessel will be classed by Bureau Veritas with the Battery System notation, with Incat Crowther also overseeing design assessment for the battery system’s functionality and safety features.

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