MPA Singapore, Shell ink collaboration on maritime projects

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shell Eastern Trading (PTE) LTD (Shell) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to cooperate in the research and development and test-bedding of projects within the maritime industry, in areas of clean fuel technologies, automation and digitalisation.

The MOU was signed by Mr Nick Potter, General Manager, Asia Pacific-Middle East, Shipping & Maritime and Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive of MPA on the sidelines of the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) Forum 2017. Witnessing the signing ceremony was Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health, Dr Lam Pin Min.

The scope of collaboration under the MoU includes following key areas:

    Developing innovative solutions to reduce emissions in the port

    Explore greater use of automation in the port

    Support study and development of digitalisation efforts, including electronic data exchanges among various stakeholders, to enhance safety, efficiency and security of maritime communication.

    “Singapore will continue to invest in future capabilities to build up a strong maritime cluster to generate good employment opportunities and stay ahead of the competition. We are pleased to work with industry partners like Shell to drive the digital transformation of the maritime industry in Singapore in the areas of electronic data interchange, automation, intelligent systems and cleaner energy,” said Mr Andrew Tan.