Strategic Marine Commissions Study To Evaluate Energy And Emissions Profiles Of Diesel And Hybrid-Powered Crew Transfer Vessels

Singapore-based boat builder Strategic Marine has commissioned a study to compare the efficiency of traditional diesel-powered and hybrid-powered crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

The study, to be conducted by the Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD CoE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), aims to help the company expand its knowledge and expertise of sustainable solutions for the sector.

Jointly funded by the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and NTU, MESD CoE  works to support Singapore’s strategic maritime needs through research and capacity development.

Chan Eng Yew, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Marine said: ” We are happy to bring our expertise in building specialised vessels for offshore crew supply to support MESD CoE’s work in sustainable solutions through this partnership.”

Associate Professor Jasmine Lam, Centre Director, MESD CoE, NTU Singapore, said: “We are honoured that Strategic Marine has chosen MESD CoE to conduct this study, demonstrating their commitment to knowledge and the promotion of sustainable solutions. We are pleased to support our maritime community as it transits towards a low-carbon future.”

The commissioned study will assess the difference in energy and emissions profiles between the company-built diesel-powered and hybrid-powered CTV. Researchers will conduct joint sea trials with Strategic Marine to collect the CTVs’ operational data. It will adopt established MESD CoE’s methods for fuel consumption and emission assessments across varying speeds, profiles, and distances.

The findings of the study are expected to serve as a benchmark for shipowners to evaluate their fleet’s energy and emissions performance. This will enable them to make informed decisions when selecting low-carbon energy fleets that comply with green regulatory requirements.

Strategic Marine is well known for its capacity to develop and build hybrid CTVs, particularly in the offshore windfarm sector. Its latest success include deals for firm contracts, and options to build 10 hybrid CTVs for UK-based offshore vessel owner-operator HST Marine.

Mr Chan said, “Our hybrid vessels adopting technology that will help reduce maritime industry greenhouse gas emissions are gaining popularity, and we are glad that they can also contribute to research on sustainability solutions for the industry.”