The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Bureau Veritas (BV) report that they have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend collaboration on digitalisation, decarbonisation, and talent development, building on a partnership first established in 2022.
Under the renewed MoU, MPA and BV will explore the establishment of a global innovation hub in Singapore focused on applied research and cross-industry technologies, including cybersecurity standards, new battery designs, and fuel cell integration.
The partners will also work together on smart ship systems, AI tools to support vessel inspection, and robotics for in-water operations, while also promoting the use of zero and near-zero GHG emission fuels, vessel electrification, and wind-assisted propulsion to support Singapore’s MarineTech ecosystem.
BV will continue to contribute to maritime workforce development in Singapore through participation in initiatives such as the MPA Global Internship Award, MaritimeONE programmes, and the Career Conversion Programme.
“Singapore has a strong innovation ecosystem that brings together researchers, start-up entrepreneurs and tech companies to collaborate with class societies such as BV to deploy AI, autonomy, and cybersecurity,” said Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA.
“We are pleased to partner Bureau Veritas, reaffirming our shared commitment to collaborate on maritime talent development and advancement in digitalisation, innovation, and decarbonisation in the maritime sector.”
