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CMA CGM Group And MPA Collaborate To Advance Maritime Decarbonization, Digitalization, Innovation And Workforce Development

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The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions; and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), on 22 June inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate a collaboration on the development of capabilities and solutions across maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and innovation. The MOU also seeks to prime for a future-ready maritime workforce through training and skills development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/cma-cgm-group-and-mpa-collaborate-to-advance-maritime-decarbonization-digitalization-innovation-and-workforce-development/

Singapore’s MPA traces source of contaminated HSFO

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says it has tracked down the source of the contaminated HSFO bunker fuel identified in March by leading marine fuel testing provider VPS.

The MPA says it was notified on March 14, that a number of ships had been supplied with high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) containing high concentration levels of chlorinated organic compounds (COC) in the Port of Singapore. MPA has conducted investigations and identified the source of the contamination.

MPA...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/singapores-mpa-traces-source-of-contaminated-hsfo/

Keppel O&M completes autonomous tug project

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Notching up several “firsts,” Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) reports that it has successfully completed its first autonomous vessel project.

Capable of autonomous vessel navigation as well as collision detection and avoidance (CDCA), the 65-meter tug Maju 510, owned and operated by Keppel Smit Towage, is the first vessel in the world to receive the Autonomous Notation from ABS classification society.

The tug is the first in South Asia that can be remotely operated by...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/keppel-om-completes-autonomous-tug-project/

173 Ley Hoon Quah, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, MPA

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The Port’s Agenda – disruption, decarbonisation and digitalisation

Making maritime your port of call by describing an industry that is global, green and going digital. THE PLACE TO BE.
Ley Hoon Quah, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, MPA, sounds very enthusiastic when describing the maritime industry. She has seen the potential for our industry to become one of the most wanted workplaces by the next generation. Therefore, we need to join forces and promote it.
We discuss...

https://shippingpodcast.com/173-ley-hoon-quah-chief-executive-maritime-and-port-authority-of-singapore-mpa/

Understanding the Maritime Liabilities & Importance of Flag States

As Sri Lanka deals with its worst marine ecological disaster after the sinking of a Singapore-registered container ship, questions have been raised about who bears the responsibilities in maritime incidents, reports Xinde Marine News.

Major environmental disaster

The stricken ship, X-Press Pearl, sailed under the flag of Singapore. It is owned by Singapore-based shipping group X-Press feeders, which has offices around the world.

The vessel was sailing from India to Colombo when it caught fire on...

https://mfame.guru/understanding-the-maritime-liabilities-importance-of-flag-states/

Contactless Operation Mandated by MPA

  • The MPA issued Port Marine Circular No. 21 of 2021 (PMC 21) which updates requirements for vessels arriving at the port of Singapore during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • PMC 21 states owners, agents and masters of vessels must ensure that all port operations  are carried out contactless or contactless with segregation protocol.
  • If it is necessary for shore-based personnel to board the vessel, segregation protocol must be in place to minimise interactions between the vessel’s crew and shore-based...

https://mfame.guru/contactless-operation-with-segregation-protocol-mandated-by-mpa/

MPA Publishes Requirements For Foreign Vessels At Singapore Port

The Maritime And Port Authority Of Singapore published a circular stating the safety requirements for all vessels arriving at the Port of Singapore in the course of the pandemic, reports, MPA.

The requirements

1. Owners, masters and agents of vessels arriving in the Port of Singapore must
ensure that all operations are carried out contactless or contactless with segregation
protocol. Please read this circular together with Port Marine Circular 19 of 2021
Requirements for Vessels arriving in Port...

https://mfame.guru/mpa-publishes-requirements-for-foreign-vessels-at-singapore-port/

FueLNG Completes Singapore’s First Ship-To-Containership LNG Bunkering

  • FueLNG has completed Singapore’s first bunkering of an LNG-fuelled oil tanker.
  • The bunkering happen together with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine and Shell Eastern Petroleum, completed the gas-up and cool down operation for the LNG-powered oil tanker Pacific Emerald, reports  Offshore Energy.

Company’s Statement

The company said in its statement that it also transferred 3,000 cubic meters of LNG from FueLNG Bellina,...

https://mfame.guru/fuelng-completes-singapores-first-ship-to-ship-lng-bunkering/

Singapore broadens crew change ban

As the COVID-19 outbreak in India starts to threaten neighboring countries, Singapore has extended its prohibition on crew change ban on crews with a recent travel history to India.

A Port Marine Circular issued by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore on May 1 says that the following crew change will now not be allowed in the Port of Singapore:

  • Crew with recent travel history to Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka within the last 14 days preceding arrival to Singapore. This...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/singapore-broadens-crew-change-ban/

Singapore Port Authority Launches $90m Decarbonisation Fund

  • MPA has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with industry heavyweights to establish a fund for a maritime decarbonization center in Singapore.
  • The deal was signed with BW Group, Sembcorp Marine, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Ocean Network Express, Foundation Det Norske Veritas, and BHP.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced two initiatives to reduce the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions, including a S$120 million ($90 million) fund for a decarbonisation...

https://mfame.guru/singapore-port-authority-launches-90m-decarbonisation-fund/

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