The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Japanese shipping company NYK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on projects to accelerate maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, and manpower development.
The organisations will collaborate on various initiatives aimed at promoting a sustainable maritime industry, including the promotion of the safe use of new maritime fuels such as biofuels, methanol and low or zero-carbon ammonia through a phased approach.
The parties also aim to discuss maritime training programmes for seafarers on ammonia-fuelled vessels and in other sustainability-related skills and competencies, including leadership programmes for local professionals.
“NYK has been proactively working on decarbonisation initiatives, digitalisation, and maritime human resource development to materialise a sustainable maritime industry,” said Takaya Soga, President and Chief Executive Officer of NYK.
“We have begun ammonia-fuel-related business development including bunkering projects, endorsing the Singaporean government’s initiative on fuel ammonia. Singapore plays a significant role in the maritime industry as the world’s largest hub port for trans-shipment and bunkering.”
“We are delighted to conclude this MoU with MPA as we share the same goals. This MoU will accelerate cooperation between MPA and NYK and contribute to the sustainable development of maritime industry.”
