THE announcement that Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port have signed a memorandum of understanding to pilot Malaysia’s first commercial open-sea, fully electric passenger ferry service is an important milestone for the country’s maritime sector, “Yinson GreenTech, Langkawi Port ink MOU to pilot open sea electric ferry in Langkawi” (StarBiz, The Star, Oct 1).
When we talk about the future of maritime transport, we naturally think about reducing emissions, alternative fuels, electric and hybrid vessels, digitalisation and autonomous ships.
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