Media Releases

Maritime Energy Training Facility to Deliver Competencies for Maritime Workforce to Handle New Fuels

As the number of ships operating on zero or near-zero emission fuels grows, there is need for more maritime personnel and seafarers to be trained and equipped to operate these ships safely and efficiently. To address the current competencies gap, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will establish an industry-supported facility for the training of the global maritime workforce in handling and operating vessels using clean marine fuels.

18th Singapore Maritime Week Opens to Meet Maritime Ambitions

The Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), returns in its 18th edition with more than 50 events[1] from 15 to 19 April 2024 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. Themed ‘Actions meet Ambition”, SMW is organised around four pillars - decarbonisation, digitalisation, services, and talent development.

Financiers and Insurers Ready to Support Electrification of the Domestic Harbour Craft Sector

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has received 12 financing and seven insurance proposals in response to the Expression of Interest (EOI) launched to support early adopters of electric harbour craft (e-HC)1. The proposals were submitted by local and international financial institutions (FIs), financial intermediaries, marine insurers, and insurance brokers.

First Pilot Trial for Electric Harbour Craft Charging Point launched at Marina South Pier

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched the first pilot trial for electric harbour craft (e-HC) charging point at the Marina South Pier (MSP) today following an earlier call for proposals to develop and operate e-HC charging points at various locations under a two-year pilot scheme.

MPA and ST Engineering AirX Collaborate on Wing-in-Ground Trials

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will collaborate with ST Engineering AirX (AirX), a ST Engineering’s joint venture company with Peluca (formerly known as Wigetworks), in its trials of the AirFish Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft in Singapore. AirX intends to trial both the single-engine and the dual-engine AirFish 8 prototypes, which can seat up to 8 passengers. Vessels like the WIG craft, which operates just above the sea surface by using ground effect[1], are governed by the guidelines from the International Maritime Organization. The WIG craft utilises the same collision avoidance rules as conventional ships[2].

MPA Inks Collaborations with Partners to Accelerate Decarbonisation for the Maritime Industry

Maritime leaders and industry professionals gathered in-person and online today for the ‘Accelerating Decarbonisation Conference’ organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

MPA steps up talent development efforts through partnering with maritime companies, unions and universities

The Maritime Manpower Forum at the Singapore Maritime Week 2022 brought together government, union and industry leaders to discuss ways to attract and retain talent and transform workplaces in the maritime sector. The forum emphasised the importance of tripartite partnerships through collaboration amongst unions, employers and the government in advancing transformation and growth in the maritime industry.

Global Maritime Industry Players Gathered At Maritime Services Leaders Forum to Discuss the Impact of Digitalisation and Decarbonisation on Maritime Services Sectors

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) held the inaugural Maritime Services Leaders Forum on Day 4 of Singapore Maritime Week 2022 to discuss how maritime services need to be evolved to better support digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts in shipping and maritime.

Singapore and the International Maritime Organization Launches NextGEN Connect to Engage Diverse Stakeholders in Maritime Decarbonisation

MPA Inks Collaborations with Partners to Accelerate Decarbonisation for the Maritime Industry

Maritime leaders and industry professionals gathered in-person and online today for the ‘Accelerating Decarbonisation Conference’ organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

MEDIA RELEASES

Maritime Energy Training Facility to Deliver Competencies for Maritime Workforce to Handle New Fuels

18th Singapore Maritime Week Opens to Meet Maritime Ambitions

Financiers and Insurers Ready to Support Electrification of the Domestic Harbour Craft Sector

First Pilot Trial for Electric Harbour Craft Charging Point launched at Marina South Pier

MPA and ST Engineering AirX Collaborate on Wing-in-Ground Trials

MPA Inks Collaborations with Partners to Accelerate Decarbonisation for the Maritime Industry

MPA steps up talent development efforts through partnering with maritime companies, unions and universities

Global Maritime Industry Players Gathered At Maritime Services Leaders Forum to Discuss the Impact of Digitalisation and Decarbonisation on Maritime Services Sectors

Singapore and the International Maritime Organization Launches NextGEN Connect to Engage Diverse Stakeholders in Maritime Decarbonisation

MPA Inks Collaborations with Partners to Accelerate Decarbonisation for the Maritime Industry

Subscribe