Wilhelmsen Port Services Joins Forces with Yinson GreenTech and R W Marine Services to Advance Marine Electrification in Singapore
“As global leaders in port agency, we are proud to partner with Yinson GreenTech and R W Marine Services to bring the marinEV zero emission launch to attend to our customers’ vessels. Innovation to bring down emissions and increase efficiencies in the port supply chain requires collaboration and Wilhelmsen Port Services is excited to help bring this to the market.”, says Jamie Wrightson, Vice President Asia Pacific & India in Wilhelmsen Port Services.
The MOU signing ceremony took place on 26 March 2025 aboard the Hydromover, Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel, during Singapore Maritime Week, held from 24 to 28 March 2025.
From left to right: Alvin Tan (Managing Director of R W Marine Services), Jamie Wrightson (Vice President Asia Pacific & India of Wilhelmsen Port Services), Jan-Viggo Johansen (Managing Director of marinEV, Yinson GreenTech).
Under this agreement, Yinson GreenTech will provide its electric vessels and digital solutions to R W Marine Services, who will oversee leasing and electric fleet management. Wilhelmsen Port Services will play a pivotal role by coordinating the deployment of these electric service vessels, ensuring their seamless integration into Singapore’s port ecosystem. This collaboration aims to reduce emissions and enhance operational efficiency, aligning with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s objectives, paving the way for the wider adoption of electric service vessels in the Port of Singapore.
Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV, Yinson GreenTech:
“We are excited to collaborate with WPS and RW to drive the transition of Singapore’s maritime sector towards a sustainable future. This partnership is a significant step forward in our commitment of reducing emissions and enhancing operational efficiency. By integrating our cutting-edge electric vessels and digital solutions with WPS’s port services and RW’s sea transportation handling, we aim to set a new benchmark for sustainable maritime practices.”
Alvin Tan, Managing Director of R W Marine Services:
“Partnering with Yinson GreenTech and Wilhelmsen Port Services represents a pivotal moment for R W Marine as we transition into the era of sustainable sea transport. As a long-standing operator in Singapore’s port waters, we’re proud to be taking a proactive role in adopting electric vessels and enhancing our fleet management capabilities. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering reliable, forward-looking marine services that support Singapore’s decarbonisation goals.”
Wilhelmsen Port Services’ involvement in this partnership underscores its continued commitment to innovation and an industry-wide shift towards lower-emissions solutions. By integrating electric service vessels into its port operations, Wilhelmsen Port Services is taking steps to drive meaningful progress in shaping the maritime industry’s energy transition and to operational excellence.
The partnership between Wilhelmsen Port Services, Yinson GreenTech and R W Marine Services marks a key milestone in Singapore’s maritime decarbonization efforts. By leveraging combined expertise, the three companies aim to demonstrate the viability and benefits of electric service vessels, encouraging broader adoption across the industry.
About Wilhelmsen Port Services
Wilhelmsen Port Services is a leading provider and industry veteran having delivered more than one million port calls across 2,200 ports around the world. Leveraging extensive experience from ships agency and maritime logistics, Port Services aspires to shape the port experiences of tomorrow, by offering a series of new innovations and solutions within the port ecosystem. Port Services is part of maritime group Wilhelmsen, building on their reliable network and heritage, to enhance performance and efficiency throughout the port value chain. For more information, see wilhelmsen.com.
About R W Marine Services
R W Marine Services is an established Singapore-based regional sea transportation services provider, specializing in the transfer of passengers and cargos (to or from vessels) at Singapore anchorages, Outside Port Limits, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Straits. With a diverse fleet of 22 high-speed passenger/supply vessels – each equipped with air-conditioned passenger cabins and meeting strict safety standards – the company has built a strong reputation for efficiency and reliability in the industry.
About Yinson GreenTech
Yinson GreenTech is the green technologies business unit of Yinson Holdings Berhad (Yinson), a global energy infrastructure and technology company headquartered in Malaysia. Yinson has businesses in offshore production, renewables, green technologies and sustainable investment, and a presence in 20 countries. Established in 2020, Yinson GreenTech focuses on delivering clean, integrated, and technology-enhanced ecosystem across the marine, mobility and infrastructure segments. Yinson GreenTech aims to create a proprietary digital marketplace that provides affordable and accessible tech-based low carbon products and services to help businesses and communities achieve net zero ambitions.