Early Adopter Scheme for Electric Harbour Craft (EASE)

What does it support?

EASE supports the purchase, licensing and deployment of qualifying fully electric harbour craft operating in Singapore. Its focus is the adoption of the vessel, with support linked to propulsion-battery capacity.

Who can apply?

The applicant must own a qualifying fully electric harbour craft that meets MPA's vessel and licensing criteria. The published announcement does not confirm a local ownership requirement; companies should establish the detailed applicant conditions when MPA releases its guidance.

How does the support work?

The grant is calculated at S$250 per kWh of installed propulsion-battery capacity, capped at S$150,000 for qualifying small craft and S$250,000 for qualifying larger craft.

Payment is staged: 30% on grant acceptance, 30% after the first anniversary and 40% after the second anniversary, subject to the scheme conditions. The staged payment profile should be considered alongside the vessel's acquisition and operating plans.

What expenditure can qualify?

The announced calculation uses installed propulsion-battery capacity rather than a percentage of an itemised project budget. MPA has not published a separate eligible-cost schedule, so other vessel costs should not be assumed to attract additional reimbursement.

Key conditions

The fully electric harbour craft must be first licensed between 14 October 2026 and 31 December 2028 and meet MPA's qualifying vessel criteria. Grant payments remain conditional at the relevant milestones.

Timing and application process

EASE starts on 1 January 2027. The application portal and detailed submission guidance have not yet been published. Owners should establish the vessel's licensing date and battery capacity, then check the detailed requirements when MPA releases the application process.

Important programme distinctions

EASE and the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative's Green Craft Programme provide different forms of support. EASE offers a cash grant linked to battery capacity; the Green Craft Programme provides port-dues concessions. They should be assessed according to their respective conditions, without assuming that the same benefit or application process applies.

Related funding routes

• Maritime Singapore Green Initiative — for the separate maritime green incentive framework.
• Maritime Cluster Fund — to explore other maritime support.
• Grant Management — for application and milestone coordination.