Singapore's first hybrid-electric pilot boat delivered

摘要

In a milestone for the southeast Asian country and a source of national pride, Singapore has its first diesel-electric, hybrid-powered pilot boat, built, owned and operated by Penguin International. "The successful delivery of Penguin Tenaga is a milestone in our sustainability journey," Penguin International managing director James Tham tells Offshore Support Journal. "We are not talking only about environmental sustainability here, but also business sustainability, as we chart a path towards a future in which fossil fuels are one of several options in marine propulsion." Adds Mr Tham: "The fact that Penguin Tenaga is privately funded, with no up-front government grant, demonstrates our strong resolve to make this work." Certified by Bureau Veritas with the notation 'ZE' (zero emissions), Penguin Tenaga is a 15 m, 12-passenger aluminium pilot boat capable of running in pure electric mode at 5 knots for more than 30 minutes, while in conventional diesel mode it can reach a maximum speed of 24 knots.