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Apr 24, 2024, 10:56
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Hazel SIM
The Maritime International Advisory Panel (IAP) held its third annual meeting on 16 April 2024, during the Singapore Maritime Week 2024. This year, the Maritime IAP held in-depth discussions on the key developments in the maritime sector, including decarbonisation, green financing, digitalisation and cybersecurity. It also welcomed five new members (see Annex A for list of members present).
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:54
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Hazel SIM
The third edition of the Maritime Services Leaders Forum (MSLF) was held on 18 April, during Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2024. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the MSLF saw over 200 global industry leaders gathered in Singapore to discuss the role of maritime services in advancing the digital and green transformation.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:53
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Hazel SIM
One year after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have completed a comprehensive baselining study. It forecasts more green jobs, health improvements for local communities and economic benefits for participating countries, emphasising the future demand for zero and near-zero emission fuels and the benefits from decarbonising the shipping routes between the nations.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:51
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Hazel SIM
Australia and Singapore, which is home to the world’s busiest transshipment hub, have partnered in a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:47
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Hazel SIM
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:45
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Hazel SIM
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) signs Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and classification societies, ABS and Lloyd’s Register, committing six of its Ammonia dual-fuel newbuilds to be registered under the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) upon delivery.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:43
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Hazel SIM
More than 500 participants from the industry, academia and international organisations gathered at the Accelerating Digitalisation and Decarbonisation Conference to discuss how value-chain stakeholders can work together to produce, transport, and bunker net-zero fuels safely, explore promising digital and data technology and solutions to decarbonise the maritime industry, and seed opportunities for collaboration on pilots and trials.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:41
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Hazel SIM
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) today signed two memorandum of understanding (MoUs) at the Accelerating Decarbonisation and Digitalisation Conference, during the Singapore Maritime Week 2024. The first MoU, signed between MPA, Estonia-based Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Foundation CR14, Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) aims to enhance cybersecurity in the maritime industry, in particular joint cybersecurity research and development, test bedding, and skills training projects.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:34
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Hazel SIM
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, to support the maritime industry’s digital transformation and green transition. MPA will tap on AWS services including cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins to enhance the industry’s efficiency, safety, and sustainability outcomes.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:29
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Hazel SIM
The Singapore-Rotterdam GDSC was established by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR) in August 2022 to accelerate transformation efforts for maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. Singapore and Rotterdam are among the largest bunkering ports in the world, making them vital links on the Asian-European shipping lanes and key players to help catalyse global efforts for international shipping to be more efficient, resilient and sustainable. To-date, the GDSC initiative has brought together 26 global value-chain partners across shipping lines, fuel suppliers, port authorities and operator, industry coalitions, banks, leading institutes of higher learning and knowledge partners.
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:11
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Hazel SIM
As the number of ships operating on zero or near-zero emission fuels grows, there is need for more maritime personnel and seafarers to be trained and equipped to operate these ships safely and efficiently. To address the current competencies gap, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will establish an industry-supported facility for the training of the global maritime workforce in handling and operating vessels using clean marine fuels.
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Apr 24, 2024, 09:50
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Hazel SIM
The Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), returns in its 18th edition with more than 50 events[1] from 15 to 19 April 2024 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. Themed ‘Actions meet Ambition”, SMW is organised around four pillars - decarbonisation, digitalisation, services, and talent development.
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Apr 24, 2024, 09:25
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Hazel SIM
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has received 12 financing and seven insurance proposals in response to the Expression of Interest (EOI) launched to support early adopters of electric harbour craft (e-HC)1. The proposals were submitted by local and international financial institutions (FIs), financial intermediaries, marine insurers, and insurance brokers.
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Apr 13, 2024, 14:32
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Muhaimin
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched the first pilot trial for electric harbour craft (e-HC) charging point at the Marina South Pier (MSP) today following an earlier call for proposals to develop and operate e-HC charging points at various locations under a two-year pilot scheme.
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Apr 13, 2024, 14:32
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Muhaimin
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will collaborate with ST Engineering AirX (AirX), a ST Engineering’s joint venture company with Peluca (formerly known as Wigetworks), in its trials of the AirFish Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft in Singapore. AirX intends to trial both the single-engine and the dual-engine AirFish 8 prototypes, which can seat up to 8 passengers. Vessels like the WIG craft, which operates just above the sea surface by using ground effect[1], are governed by the guidelines from the International Maritime Organization. The WIG craft utilises the same collision avoidance rules as conventional ships[2].
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Apr 22, 2023, 20:53
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Faced with unprecedented challenges in today’s volatile economic and geopolitical environment, maritime players are adopting new strategies to become more competitive. What are the key issues at stake for the industry? Read more to find out.
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Apr 21, 2023, 22:00
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The journey to achieving net-zero emissions is challenging, especially with the global economy facing difficult times. However, industry players are continuing to push forward with their plans to make their operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Read more about the challenges that the maritime industry is facing in their quest for decarbonisation here.
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Apr 20, 2023, 21:30
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Innovation will be key as the maritime industry steers towards a low-carbon future. Here’s a look at 3 green technologies that are making waves.
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Apr 12, 2023, 11:26
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Digitalisation and decarbonisation are transforming the maritime industry for the future. But there’s a crucial ingredient needed to achieve these twin aims: talent. Read about how maritime will tackle the skills gap.
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Apr 18, 2022, 16:47
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Maritime leaders and industry professionals gathered in-person and online today for the ‘Accelerating Decarbonisation Conference’ organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
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