Sea Forrest (SF) and EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EVMJ) are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation in battery technologies and advancing sustainability across key industries.
The partnership was officially launched during a signing ceremony held on December 12, 2024, in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City. The event was graced by esteemed officials from the City of Kitakyushu Environment Bureau, and Enterprise Singapore, underscoring the significance of this collaboration in fostering international cooperation for sustainability. This milestone reflects the shared vision of SF and EVMJ to create a greener, more sustainable future for the region and beyond.
Leveraging their combined expertise, SF and EVMJ will focus on achieving carbon neutrality through cutting-edge battery technologies designed for land mobility, cargo handling, marine and offshore applications.
In the inaugural speech at the signing ceremony, George Lee, CEO of Sea Forrest, stated:
“This partnership brings together both companies in their shared commitment to advancing sustainability and achieving global carbon neutrality. While many sustainability solutions typically address isolated or limited issues, this collaboration focuses on cross-sectoral innovations that span both land mobility and offshore applications. By developing integrated solutions that address multiple challenges, the partnership aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and contribute to the creation of a resilient and sustainable circular economy.
Both EVMJ and Sea Forrest will work together to provide both land mobility and the marine and offshore industries with sustainable solutions that meet the high standards of safety and quality that Japanese products are famous for and the flexibility and efficiency that Singapore is renowned for”.
Yuji Sato, President & CEO of EV Motors Japan Co. Ltd., added:
“We are confident that this agreement with Sea Forrest is not just a business alliance between the two companies, but a partnership that can lead the world’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by advancing energy management through the development of high-level battery technology through the synergy of the two companies.
With Sea Forrest’s technological capabilities in the ship and offshore scene and EV Motors Japan’s know-how in land transportation (people and goods), we would like to create significant synergies in the fields of high-performance batteries that can be used at sea and land, support for port facilities, and truck transportation to develop our growth, business, and product strategies.
As an environmental and energy company that creates innovative technologies, we will continue to actively promote the penetration of environmental energy with an unchanging mission to eradicate the global energy crisis”.
About Sea Forrest
Sea Forrest is a leading provider of energy management systems, specializing in electric and hybrid propulsion solutions and lithium energy storage systems for marine vessels and offshore platforms. The company also offers comprehensive afloat maintenance, repair, overhauling, and structural fabrication services for ships and offshore platforms in ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of maritime assets.
About EV Motors Japan Co. Ltd.
Utilizing our proprietary battery control technology, we offer electric buses and mobility that are energy-efficient, safe and long-lasting. Based on the concept of realizing a zero-emission society, the company is currently constructing a hands-on EV complex called “Zero Emission e-PARK” with a mass production plant dedicated to commercial EVs. Japan’s first EV microbus has also been added to the product lineup, and we are developing our business with the aim of realizing a sustainable mobility society.