Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

UK-Singapore Partnership: Charting a Course for Green and Digital Shipping   We're pleased to announce our collaboration with Imperial College London. This five-year partnership aims to accelerate the #maritime industry's transition towards zero-carbon shipping and net-zero port emissions.   Key highlights of this collaboration:   • Development of cutting-edge #digital technologies, including #smartport systems and #cybersecurity solutions for maritime Internet-of-Things devices.   • Exploration of #talentdevelopment initiatives with Singapore’s universities, including student exchange programmes and industry internships.   This partnership builds on Imperial College London's recent launch of Imperial Global Singapore, their first overseas research and #innovation hub.   We're excited about the potential of this partnership in creating #sustainable solutions for global #shipping. Stay tuned for updates on our progress!   #MaritimeSG #MaritimeInnovation #GreenShipping #UKSingaporePartnership #DigitalTransformation #NetZeroEmissions #MaritimeTechnology

#MPA Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate & Strategy) Hoe Soon Tan recently hosted a high-level San Diego trade delegation led by Congressman Scott Peters, comprising key principals of the Port of San Diego as well as public and private sector leaders to exchange ideas on maritime #decarbonisation and #innovation. During the visit, Deputy Director (Decarbonisation Planning & Infrastructure) Wan-Jean Lee and Senior Manager (Maritime Innovation Ecosystem) Jessica Chow delivered presentations on MPA’s maritime decarbonisation initiatives and efforts to create a maritime innovation ecosystem, including PIER71™ . Joel Valenzuela from the Port of San Diego also presented on the Port of San Diego’s greening and electrification efforts, such as the port’s Maritime Clean Air Strategy and its use of all-electric cranes and tugboats. MPA would like to thank the San Diego delegation for the fruitful discussion and the World Trade Center San Diego as well as US Embassy for organising this visit. We look forward to continued information exchange between the ports of Singapore and San Diego. #MaritimeSG

The 3rd National STEM Championship (#NSTEMC2024) is a competition designed to inspire the youths and the future generations of scientists and engineers and nurture their passion for scientific inquiry.   Missed the National STEM Championship 2024 semi-finals?   Catch up now and watch as 4 brilliant teams of 15-year-old innovators tackle maritime STEM challenges at the #SingaporeMaritimeGallery, showcasing how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics drive Singapore's innovation.   Watch here https://lnkd.in/gRRPj2JP and see who sailed through to the finals!   #MaritimeSG #ExploreSGMaritimeGallery #DiscoverSMG

Empowering the next generation of seafarers: Meet Archana Chandra, a Tripartite Maritime Scholarship (#TMSS) recipient pursuing a Diploma in Nautical Studies at the Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic.   Inspired by her late father's dream, Archana aims to become a ship captain and pave the way for more women in maritime. Read on to find out her motivations in pursuing a #seafaring career. Interested to be the next TMSS Scholar? Find out more here: go.gov.sg/mpa-tmss   Singapore Maritime Officers' Union / Wavelink Group Singapore Maritime Academy Club (SMAC)  #MPA #MaritimeSG #WomenInMaritime #WomenInSeafaring #FutureLeaders #SeaTheDifference #MaritimeEducation

We are proud to have PM Lawrence Wong visit our AI-based Integrated Port Operations C3 (#IPOC) system booth at the launch of the Ministry of Digital Development and Information's Smart Nation 2.0 event at Punggol Digital District yesterday. #MPA operationalised IPOC early this year to support #maritime operations and #incidentmanagement. Read more on IPOC’s capabilities below. #MaritimeSG #SmartNationSG

More than 100 tripartite stakeholders attended the Sea Transport Industry Transformation Map (ITM) Industry Dialogue organised by the Maritime Industry Transformation Tripartite Committee (MITTC), held on 18 September 2024 at M Hotel.   The MITTC is co-chaired by #MPA and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), with steering committee members from the leadership of Jurong Port, PSA Singapore, Singapore Maritime Officers' Union / Wavelink Group and the Singapore Shipping Association. The Industry Dialogue provided the MITTC an opportunity to engage industry stakeholders, understand their perspectives on MPA's efforts across the ITM pillars, and express appreciation for their contributions toward ITM outcomes.   In addition to presentations on reimagining port calls, industry was also updated on efforts to advance the design of electric harbour crafts through research, catalysing innovation, and the potential applications of generative AI to enhance business processes and reduce business costs for maritime. Participants also actively discussed the transformative efforts to continue shaping Maritime Singapore in the areas of digitalisation, decarbonisation, innovation, and manpower development.   The Industry Dialogue exemplifies the strong tripartite partnerships of the government, the industry, and the unions, working together for the sea transport community with a united resolve to bring the ITM’s 2025 ambitions to fruition. Join us in our journey to shape the future of sea transport and stay tuned for more updates on the innovative initiatives driving #MaritimeSG forward!   #SeaTransport #IndustryTransformation #MaritimeInnovation  

DPM Heng Swee Keat recently visited Tuas Port, where he was given a tour of its operational capabilities, including the use of automated equipment and advanced technologies to improve job handling, efficiency and safety. Read on for more on Tuas Port’s capabilities.

We're proud to support the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden on the Wind Propulsion Showroom Event in #Singapore, coming soon on 11 October 2024! Our Assistant Chief Executive, Mr Kenneth Lim, will be providing the opening address, sharing insights on the role of #windpropulsion in #maritime #decarbonisation. We're also looking forward to hearing from various technology providers of wind propulsion solutions about their innovative systems. Join Maritime at RISE for this informative session by registering via their link below! #MaritimeSG #MaritimeatRISE #shipsandshipping

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts to deepen our partnership and accelerate #maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation and cybersecurity. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Ministry of Transport, Dr. Amy Khor and the First Mayor of Hamburg, Dr. Peter Tschentscher. This collaboration will build upon the long-standing bilateral partnership between Singapore and Germany, as affirmed in April 2024 when it was announced that Singapore and Germany will work towards upgrading relations to a strategic partnership. This includes cooperation in the maritime sector, such as in port efficiency, maritime safety, sustainability and cybersecurity. HPA, MPA and other port authorities enjoy regular dialogue on issues of common interest via MPA’s Port Authorities Roundtable initiative, HPA’s ChainPORT initiative, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and other platforms. Through the LOI, MPA and HPA will collaborate in the following areas: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. (a) Share information on the development and uptake of zero and near-zero emissions fuels, including crew training and safety protocols for the handling and bunkering of such fuels; (b) Facilitate the exchange of information and knowledge for on-shore power supply; ⁠ 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. (a) Explore pilot projects to facilitate efficient port calls between the ports of Hamburg and Singapore; (b) Exchange information on port procedures and port systems involved for port clearance; 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. (a) Facilitate the exchange of cybersecurity information including the establishment of operational links between the ports of Singapore and Port of Hamburg; (b) Provide cybersecurity training for maritime professionals and students. In addition, following from discussions between MPA, maritime stakeholders and the Hamburg business delegation comprising representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Hamburg Invest, Digital Hub Logistics (Digihub) that visited during Singapore Maritime Week 2024, a PIER71™-Digihub MOU was also signed between NUS Enterprise and Digihub. This collaboration will focus on start-up exchanges, pilot projects on innovation. Digihub, part of Germany’s broader Digital Hub initiative, is designed to foster #digital innovations in logistics by providing a co-working space, networking opportunities and events that promote collaboration to support the growth of startups. MPA looks forward to working with German partners and all Maritime Singapore stakeholders, to develop scalable solutions to benefit the global maritime community, in the move towards #sustainable shipping!

In commemoration of #WorldMaritimeDay, some landmarks around the world will light up in blue, joining the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its annual event to unite the maritime community and recognise the vital role of shipping. 🌊🚢🌟 This year, #MPA has partnered with The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, which will be illuminated in blue tonight! The Fullerton Hotel holds a special place in Singapore’s maritime history. Its prime waterfront location along the Singapore River is deeply tied to the nation’s development as a major port and global shipping hub. Atop the building once stood the Fullerton Lighthouse, which guided mariners into Singapore's port in the 20th century. Today, it stands as a symbol of Singapore’s rich maritime legacy and iconic skyline. This year's theme, “Navigating into the Future: Safety First!” also marks the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) – a key treaty in IMO’s maritime safety regulations, reminding us of the importance of #maritimesafety in the age of emerging technologies. Catch the light-up from 7:30 PM 💫 to midnight and join us in wishing a Happy World Maritime Day to all maritime professionals! #MaritimeSG