Tag: Singapore

Krishnaswamy Natarajan, Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC, unveiled the latest statistics on maritime piracy and armed robbery in Asia, emphasizing that while there are no specific hotspots in the region, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) remain areas of concern. In light of this, he urges ship masters and crews to adhere strictly to best management practices and promptly report any incidents.

Singapore Polytechnic and Vopak announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on equipping the faculty members of the Singapore Maritime Academy with the knowledge and skills in the safe handling of new marine fuels.

ExxonMobil, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have established the ExxonMobil-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab to develop solutions to help lower carbon emission and contribute to resource efficiency.

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the promotion of education and training of marine liability to the Singapore talent pool.

Singapore is poised to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by 2030 to address the increasing demand for alternative bunker fuel.

The 1st GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum was a full day event that took place on Friday 19th of April 2024 at the Orchid Main Ballroom, level 4, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, where it became apparent that even though the landscape around decarbonization is uncertain, it's clear that the industry should remain proactive and vigilant.

Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for electric vessel trials. Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for electric vessel trials.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and JERA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on mutually beneficial areas in liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement and supply chains for Singapore and Japan. 

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was notified on 16th April of a fire onboard a Tanzania-flagged freighter, LAYAR ANGGUN 8(LA8), in Singapore territorial waters off Pedra Branca.

The 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report by DNV and Menon Economics names Singapore as the world’s top maritime hub.