Sembcorp, ST Engineering explore use of AirFish WIG craft to support Batam industrial operations

By Romel S. Gurky

Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries Ltd is working with ST Engineering to study the potential use of the AirFish Voyager wing in ground craft to support mobility and logistics across its industrial developments in Batam, Indonesia.

The companies are assessing how the next generation WIG vessel could improve connectivity between industrial estates as activity in Batam continues to expand, particularly in manufacturing and data center operations.

The AirFish Voyager is designed to travel at speeds comparable to aircraft while operating close to the water surface and requiring limited supporting infrastructure. Sembcorp said the concept could provide an additional transportation option for personnel and operational activities across its estates.

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In parallel, Sembcorp and ST Engineering are also evaluating opportunities to develop manufacturing and research and development activities related to aircraft components within Sembcorp’s industrial parks and ready built factory facilities in Southeast Asia.

The companies said the collaboration is subject to regulatory approvals and is intended to support the development of integrated and connected industrial platforms.

Editing by Alexander Ginting