Under a memorandum of understanding signed on 5 March, both countries will work with interested partners to develop zero or near-zero fuel supply chains, including building the necessary infrastructure, formalising standards, and developing and implementing training. <\/p>\n
The deal will also explore the use of digital information to manage port calls and vessel flows. <\/p>\n
Green Shipping Corridors will be the focus of Session 4 on Day Two of the Green Ports and Shipping Congress. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe MoU affirms the shared commitment of Singapore and Australia to pool our expertise and resources to develop scalable green and digital solutions for the maritime sector, and upskill our workforce to support the energy transition,\u201d said Singapore\u2019s Minister for Transport, Chee Hong Tat. <\/p>\n
The Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, hailed the \u2018important partnership for a sustainable global maritime future.\u2019 <\/p>\n
\u201cThis collaboration will place Singapore and Australia amongst the leaders in contributing to the international maritime community\u2019s objectives, while supporting Australia\u2019s exports of clean renewable energy,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Australia holds great potential to be a key producer of green marine fuels, and Singapore is the world\u2019s largest bunkering and busiest transshipment hub port. <\/p>\n
In addition to the MoU, MPA and Australia\u2019s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and Singapore\u2019s Agency for Science, Technology and Research are collaborating on research and development, demonstration projects, and pilots under the Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies for Maritime and Port Operations. <\/p>\n
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