Chevron has chartered its first hybrid electric bunker tanker in Singapore, marking a significant advancement in the maritime industry. The Marine Dynamo ship greatly enhances the company’s efforts to reduce emissions and investigate cutting-edge technologies.
Chevron, a major player in the energy sector, has chartered the hybrid electric bunker tanker Marine Dynamo to serve the region’s maritime consumers.
The vessel, managed by V-Bunkers, arrived at Singaporean facilities in the summer of last year, signalling a watershed moment in the maritime industry’s embrace of green technologies.
Chevron has chartered its first hybrid electric bunker tanker in Singapore, marking a significant advancement in the maritime industry. The Marine Dynamo ship greatly enhances the company’s efforts to reduce emissions and investigate cutting-edge technologies.
Chevron, a major player in the energy sector, has chartered the hybrid electric bunker tanker Marine Dynamo to serve the region’s maritime consumers.
The vessel, managed by V-Bunkers, arrived at Singaporean facilities in the summer of last year, signalling a watershed moment in the maritime industry’s embrace of green technologies. The Marine Dynamo, like a hybrid electric vehicle, features both a conventional fuel engine and an electric power source. The ship uses electricity to recoup power during times of heavy demand, maximising fuel economy.
Unlike conventional bunker tankers, which typically have three auxiliary engines, the Marine Dynamo has two auxiliary engines and an electronic power distribution system.
However, current technological limitations prevent the vessel from operating totally on electricity. Varun Kohli, Chevron’s term charterer in Asia Pacific, addressed the challenges and emphasised that future advances in battery technology could allow for full-electric operations.
The Marine Dynamo’s capabilities extend beyond fuel savings. The vessel is expected to capitalise on Singapore’s electrification plans for onshore charging facilities.
This strategic alignment reflects Chevron’s commitment to fostering technological innovation and creating a more sustainable future for its global operations. Jennifer Chao, Chevron’s commercial marine manager for Asia Pacific, emphasizes the vessel’s role as a proof of concept and demonstration of hybrid electric technology.
Chevron wants to collect data and test capabilities to assess the further applicability of such technologies throughout its global operations