The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shell are to partner up to advance clean fuel technologies.
Having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the organisations will collaborate to develop solutions to reduce emissions and explore greater use of automation in the port as well as support the study and development of digitalisation efforts, including electronic data exchanges among various stakeholders, to enhance safety, efficiency and security of maritime communication.
Andrew Tan, CEO of MPA, said: 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.”
Mr Tan signed the MOU alongside Nick Potter, Shell’s general manager, Asia Pacific-Middle East, shipping & maritime, at the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) Forum 2017, an annual event held to foster closer collaboration between industry, research institutions and solution providers.
