The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) renewed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 25 March to strengthen collaboration in research and workforce development.
As part of the five-year arrangement, ABS will establish the ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Centre, a facility designed to provide immersive training for seafarers and maritime professionals, in support of the MPA’s Maritime Energy Training Facility (METF), with ABS investing USD $4.5 million in the centre.
As stated, by employing training techniques, including virtual reality and game-based training systems, the ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Centre can simulate realistic training scenarios with varying levels of complexity, without putting the vessel or crew at risk.
The maritime industry’s transition to net zero demands not only innovation but also a workforce equipped to deliver all of the advances in technology and fuel without compromising safety.
…said Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO, ABS.
In addition, maritime professionals and students will have the opportunity to learn and acquire skills in the safe handling of alternative fuels, such as ammonia and methanol, as well as the deployment of battery and electric propulsion systems at the Centre.
The renewal of MPA’s MOU with ABS underscores our shared vision for a sustainable and future-ready maritime sector. By combining expertise in R&D, talent development and workforce training, we are strengthening Singapore as a global hub for maritime innovation and the upskilling of maritime professionals.
…said Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA.
