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Singapore MPA and ClassNK to Cooperate on Ship Safety and Sustainable Technologies
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will operate with Japanese classification society ClassNK to research and develop ship safety and environmental sustainability technologies, the MPA announced.
The two groups will collaborate through conferences, workshops and joint projects on four different areas, which include structural integrity and fatigue-related research for safe ships, data analytics for ship monitoring systems, and emission-friendly technologies.
In addition, there will also be a focus on marine renewable energy which will cover tidal energy generation, energy storage systems and bio-fouling studies.
“We are happy to partner ClassNK on this important initiative to jointly develop innovative solutions and tools addressing ship safety, emission control and marine renewable energy,” said MPA CEO Andrew Tan.
"The signing of this MOU (memorandum of understanding) is a reflection of the emphasis we place on innovation and R&D, and signifies a shared vision to make the industry safer, more efficient and greener.”
The two companies have already previously worked together to develop real-time ship emission and sulfur oxide monitoring systems.
“ClassNK has collaborated with MPA before and through this MOU, we aim to further strengthen our relationship and work towards the shared goal of creating a smarter, safer, greener maritime industry,” said Yasushi Nakamura, ClassNK representative director.
Last year, the MPA was reported as saying that managing the environmental impact of shipping was a priority for the city-state.
