Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Registration is now open! Join us for this year’s Singapore Safety@Sea Week events from 19th to 23rd August. There are 7 sessions to look forward to across the Singapore Safety@Sea Conference, Pleasure Craft Safety Forum, Harbour Craft Safety Forum and Responder Plus Programme (RPP) Maritime Workshops.  As part of MPA’s commitment to promoting safety at sea, registration for all sessions is free. Seats are limited so do register early to avoid disappointment. Register now: www.safetyatseaweek.gov.sg #MaritimeSG #SafetyAtSea #SafetyAtSeaWeek

More than 200 attendees across various sectors in the maritime industry, including ship-owning and management companies, classification societies, insurance companies, legal professionals, and institutes of higher education gathered at the MOE Auditorium on 24 July to hear from esteemed speakers and panellists on the topic “Maritime Supply Chain Resilience”. Organised by the MPA Academy (#MPAA), the Insight Series event featured a panel of experts, Ms. Riya A Kaur from Tata NYK Shipping Pte. Ltd., Ms. Puja Varaprasad from Gard AS, Prof. Puay Guan Goh from NUS Business School, and MPAA’s Senior Adjunct Fellow Mr. Punit Oza, FICS, AFNI, LLB, M.Sc., who also served as the speaker and moderator.   During the session, the panelists engaged in discussions on the intricate dynamics shaping the maritime sector, strategies for mitigating risks, and the latest advancements driving the sector forward. There was also robust discussion on the use of #technology to enhance the resilience of the maritime #supplychain and the strategies needed to navigate the industry's changing landscape. Many thanks to the panelists for sharing their valuable insights and to all participants for joining us.   Stay tuned for upcoming events from MPA Academy! #MaritimeSG

Seafarers share how they have found rewarding careers through the Tripartite Maritime Training Awards programme. Read about their journeys and find out more about TMTA: https://lnkd.in/g2hwrkXR

#MPA is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Microsoft to boost innovation, cybersecurity, digital and green initiatives in the maritime industry. Together, we are embarking on a journey to harness technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and robotics to drive positive change within the maritime sector. One of the key focus areas of this collaboration is the trial use of AI and digital twins to optimise vessel route planning to enhance safety and reduce carbon emissions as well as reduce vessel turnaround times in port. Additionally, MPA and Microsoft will train and upskill maritime workers to effectively implement these innovative solutions. As part of our broader efforts to strengthen cyber resilience, MPA will explore synergy with Microsoft to support early detection of cyber threats, enabling companies to undertake timely actions. Further, we will leverage existing Microsoft products and co-develop digital solutions to support small-and-medium enterprises by aggregating demand and improving energy efficiency for shipping and port operations. To find out more, read the media release here - go.gov.sg/mpa-newsroom #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #MaritimeSG

#MPA has been recognised as a Champion of Good by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC - Towards a City of Good) once again! 🏆 Chief Executive Eng Dih Teo received the award on behalf of MPA from the Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, at the conferment event attended by over 400 business and industry leaders. As companies do well, they must also do right and do good. The Champions of Good was launched in 2017 as a national recognition initiative, addressing the needs of organisations in recognising the value of doing good. As one of the 290 organisations in the 2024 Cohort, we are proud to be recognised for our commitment to Corporate Purpose and for making a positive impact across the five impact areas of People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic at a national level. This accolade reflects our dedication to driving meaningful change and advancing #MaritimeSG forward. We are grateful for the support of our partners, stakeholders, and the community in helping us achieve this. Thank you to #NVPC for this recognition, and we extend our hearty congratulations to all the award recipients. 👏 We look forward to continuing our efforts in making a positive difference together. #COGConferment2024 #COGRecognition #ChampionofGood

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the largest liner operator headquartered in Singapore, successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic through #digital transformation. By implementing a centralised inventory management system, launching a mobile app for customers, and leveraging #data and #AI technology, ONE ensured operational efficiency and business continuity.   ONE’s transformation was highlighted in the "Transforming the Singapore Economy" report that was recently published by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore). Post-pandemic, ONE continues to focus on digital transformation and manpower development, including further integration of AI into business operations and active participation in platforms for electronic data sharing. The launch of the ONE Academy and the implementation of the ONE Mentoring Programme demonstrate ONE's commitment to enhancing employee training and accelerating personal and professional growth.   Despite challenging times, ONE's strategic use of technology and dedication to developing its people and the maritime workforce have positioned the company for future growth.   Read more about ONE’s transformation on pages 20-21 of the report: https://lnkd.in/gk-xv-qx #MaritimeSG

Energy Market Authority (EMA) and #MPA have shortlisted two consortia that will proceed to the next round of evaluations of proposals to provide a low- or zero-carbon #ammonia solution on Jurong Island for power generation and bunkering.   The two consortia leads are Keppel (Infrastructure Division) and Sembcorp Industries Ltd - SLNG - Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd, and the bunkering players in these consortia are ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Sumitomo Corporation. Both consortia were selected out of 6 that were earlier shortlisted in 2023 to participate in a restricted Request for Proposal (RFP), following an Expression of Interest (EOI) called in 2022.   The two consortia will proceed to conduct engineering, safety and emergency response studies for the proposed Project.   At the next phase, one of the two bidders will be selected as the lead developer of the Project. They will develop the end-to-end ammonia solution comprising: 1️⃣ generating 55 to 65 MW of electricity from imported low- or #zerocarbon ammonia via direct combustion in a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine; and 2️⃣ facilitating ammonia #bunkering at a capacity of at least 0.1 million tons per annum (MTPA), starting with shore-to-ship bunkering followed by ship-to-ship bunkering.   Read more about the joint release here: https://lnkd.in/gXXiYmuX #MaritimeSG #decarbonisation #sustainability #netzero

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced the release of the "Transforming the Singapore Economy” report by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) at the Singapore Apex Business Summit. The report, covering the period from 2016 to 2023, highlighted the significant progress and performance of Singapore's economic sectors, including Sea Transport.   Sea Transport is one of the sectors that remained resilient during COVID-19 and amidst geopolitical trends. Supported by a strong tripartite partnership among industry stakeholders, unions, and government agencies, the sector not only navigated the challenges of the pandemic but emerged stronger from 2020 to 2023. Guided by ITM, the sector registered real value-added (VA) and real value-added per worker (VAPW) growth of 3.8% p.a. and 4.1% p.a. respectively from 2016 to 2023. These achievements highlighted the sector's robust performance in value-added and productivity. From 2020 to 2023, the industry remained resilient throughout the pandemic and recovered strongly post-pandemic. The Port of Singapore continued to strengthen its connectivity and efficiency, enhancing its position as a trusted port, and strengthening our value-add as an international maritime centre. Singapore’s container throughput reached a new record-high of 39.0 million TEUs in 2023, surpassing previous record of 37.6 million TEUs in 2021. Singapore continues to be well-connected to the rest of the world despite supply chain disruptions. The Report not only showcases our transformational efforts but also outlines the future priorities for Singapore’s economic agenda. We are grateful for the unwavering support of our stakeholders and partners. As we move forward, we will continue to work closely with our partners to invest in the industry, enhance our competitiveness, and achieve greater milestones for Maritime Singapore. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gk-xv-qx

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat launched the “Transforming the Singapore Economy” report during the opening of the Singapore Apex Business Summit organised by the Singapore Business Federation. The report recaps Singapore’s economic transformation over the past years and sets out broad directions for our next bound of growth. Read the full report to find out more: https://lnkd.in/guqW4-_E

MPA was alerted this morning to a fire onboard both Singapore-flagged tanker, 𝐻𝑎𝑓𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒, and a São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged tanker, 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝐼, about 55km northeast of Pedra Branca within Singapore’s Maritime Search and Rescue Region.   All 22 crew on onboard 𝐻𝑎𝑓𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒 and 40 crew onboard 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝐼 are accounted for. There were no Singaporeans onboard.   A helicopter from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) was also despatched to assist with crew evacuation.   Republic of Singapore Navy RSN Formidable-class frigate, 𝑅𝑆𝑆 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒, which was in vicinity of the incident, picked up 16 crew from 𝐻𝑎𝑓𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒. Six crew who were in 𝐻𝑎𝑓𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒’s liferaft were picked up by a Malaysian government vessel and transferred to 𝑅𝑆𝑆 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒. All 𝐻𝑎𝑓𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒 crew are en route back to Singapore and are receiving medical attention onboard 𝑅𝑆𝑆 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒.   A Singapore-flagged supply vessel, 𝐷𝑜𝑙𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑛 1, which was also in the vicinity of the incident, picked up 14 crew from 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝐼 of which two were evacuated by RSAF’s helicopter and are currently receiving medical attention at Singapore General Hospital. The remaining 26 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝐼 crew are currently conducting fire-fighting operations onboard.   Salvage and fire-fighting assets have been arranged by both vessel owners to support the fire-fighting efforts and subsequent towage of the vessels to safety. Navigational traffic is not affected.