Bureau Veritas Certifies Singapore’s First Hybrid Electric Ship

Bureau Veritas has certified and classed Singapore’s first hybrid-powered ship, says a press release published in Marine Offshore.

Penguin Tenaga

Built, owned and operated by Singapore-based Penguin Shipyard International, Penguin Tenaga is a 15-meter, 12-passenger aluminum pilot boat capable of entirely running in electric mode at 5 knots for more than 30 minutes, and in conventional diesel mode can reach a maximum speed of 24 knots.The vessel design is based on the same hull form as two of...

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Singapore’s First Hybrid-electric Pilot Boat Delivered

Singapore recently received its first hybrid powered ship, a 15-metre, 12-pax aluminium pilot boat named as “Penguin Tenaga,” reports Safety4sea.

Zero emission class notation

The vessel is developed, owned and operated by Penguin, while is certified by Bureau Veritas with a “ZE” (zero emission) class notation and is capable of running in pure electric mode at 5 knots for more than 30 minutes. In conventional diesel mode, the vessel can reach a maximum speed of 24 knots.

As explained, the solar...

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