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Singapore Maritime Week 2024 - Fruitful Discussions at Maritime International Advisory Panel on Pathways and Measures to Strengthen the Maritime Ecosystem and Advance Digitalisation

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.

Singapore Strengthens Maritime Services Cluster and Gears up for Digital and Green Future

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.

Making Waves: New Study Identifies Opportunities for a Sea of Benefits along Green and Digital Shipping Corridor between Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach

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.

MPA and CSIRO take Next Steps to Catalyse Maritime Decarbonisation and Support the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

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.

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and International Energy Agency Collaborate on Maritime Energy Transition

Eastern Pacific Shipping Strengthens Green Collaboration with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore with six Singapore-registered Ammonia Dual-fuel Newbuilds

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.

Collective Efforts to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

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.

MPA Partners Industry Giants to Propel Maritime Digital Transformation

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.

Maritime Energy Training Facility to Deliver Competencies for Maritime Workforce to Handle New Fuels

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.

18th Singapore Maritime Week Opens to Meet Maritime Ambitions

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.

Financiers and Insurers Ready to Support Electrification of the Domestic Harbour Craft Sector

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.

First Pilot Trial for Electric Harbour Craft Charging Point launched at Marina South Pier

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.

MPA and ST Engineering AirX Collaborate on Wing-in-Ground Trials

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].