Yinson GreenTech Launches Hydromover 2.0, Expanding Electric Cargo Vessel Capabilities and Global Reach

Singapore – October 24, 2025: Yinson GreenTech, through its marine electrification brand marinEV, has unveiled the Hydromover 2.0, an upgraded version of its fully electric cargo vessel that integrates enhanced range, faster charging, increased cargo capacity, and advanced digital capabilities. The launch marks a significant step toward large-scale adoption of zero-emission vessel technology in global port operations.

The new vessel builds on the success of the original Hydromover prototype, Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel introduced in November 2023. Designed to improve operational efficiency and sustainability in port logistics, the Hydromover 2.0 features increased energy storage, a redesigned electrical system to minimise power loss, and an optimized hull form to reduce drag. These advancements extend its operational range threefold, covering all anchorages within Singapore’s port limits, while enabling full recharging in under two hours.

According to Yinson GreenTech, the vessel also delivers a 25% increase in cargo capacity and a 75% larger deck area, enhancing its ability to consolidate and transfer cargo more efficiently across port terminals.

Digital Integration for Smarter Maritime Operations

Beyond propulsion improvements, the Hydromover 2.0 integrates marinEV’s Marine Digital Platform, enabling real-time data analytics, route optimization, automated management systems, and predictive insights for vessel performance. The digital platform supports data-driven decision-making, combining electrification and smart technology to enhance port efficiency and reduce emissions.

Yinson GreenTech describes this integration as a step toward more connected and intelligent maritime ecosystems, aligning with broader goals to digitalize and decarbonize the marine industry.

Expansion into the UAE Market

At the launch event, Yinson GreenTech signed its first bareboat charter agreements with Yacht International UAE, marking the Hydromover 2.0’s entry into the Middle East market. Deliveries of the vessels to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are scheduled for completion by mid-2026.

In addition, Yinson GreenTech, Yacht International UAE, and Wilhelmsen Port Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the adoption of electric vessels across ports in the UAE, supporting the region’s clean mobility and sustainability objectives.

Industry Perspectives

Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director of marinEV, commented:

“The all-new Hydromover 2.0 sets unprecedented standards for the modern maritime industry. At the same time, the signing of new agreements in the UAE marks a pivotal step forward for marinEV and Yinson GreenTech. Together, these milestones demonstrate our ability to move beyond innovation and into real-world deployment – taking proven electric vessel technology, connected IoT systems, and integrated digital platforms from Singapore to new markets. They reinforce our commitment to transforming port operations through the combined power of electrification and digitalisation, and to shaping a smarter, cleaner, and more connected maritime future.”

Prakash Vakkayil Bhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer of Yacht International LLC, said:

“The launch of the Hydromover 2.0 marks a defining moment for the UAE maritime sector and for Yacht International. As operator of a fleet of 15 offshore support vessels & now one of the first operators to deploy fully electric vessels in the region, we are proud to contribute directly to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision and Green Mobility initiatives. This project demonstrates that sustainable innovation and commercial efficiency can move hand in hand, setting a new benchmark for clean, smart, and responsible marine operations in our waters. This is more than a vessel launch — it is a statement of intent. The Hydromover 2.0 represents our commitment to shaping the next generation of marine logistics, powered by technology, data, and responsibility to our environment.”