Energy management firm Ampotech has introduced an internet of things (IoT) based fleet management platform for Singapore’s largest electric supply vessel, the PXO ESupply Boat Voltai. Developed by the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) and led by the Kuok Maritime Group, the vessel is expected to reduce annual fuel costs by approximately 40% due to its electric drivetrain and enhanced payload capacity.
Following its launch in February and successful sea trials, Ampotech’s solution connects to the vessel’s onboard systems, including batteries and electric motors, to transmit data to its fleet management software. This system monitors vessel movement, energy usage, available range based on battery status, and carbon footprint. The onboard IoT devices utilise the coastal 5G network provided by CSA partner M1.
Ampotech CEO William Temple stated, “As the maritime sector electrifies, operators will need new ways to manage and improve vessel operations, and they will need new tools to support route planning and charging. Those are challenges we are well equipped to handle.”
The PXO ESupply Boat Voltai also features innovative technologies such as a hull design that reduces power consumption by up to 10% at 10 knots under full load and a digital twin. Tan Thai Yong, Managing Director and CEO of PaxOcean Group and Chairperson of CSA, remarked, “The integration of IoT-enabled fleet management solutions is an enabler for the future of maritime operations.”
The vessel will be showcased at Singapore Maritime Week before commencing operations. Additionally, work has begun on a sister vessel, the PXOACE1, which will be the first fully electric tug assembled, delivered, and operated in Singapore.
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