Shun Tak Maritime Network april 10 news, on the 9th, the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority announced the official establishment of the Maritime Innovation Lab (MIL), and will further develop ocean-going unmanned ships on this basis.
The Singapore Maritime Innovation Lab is part of the broader MPA Living Lab's work, both physical and digital, as a co-creation platform for innovation, according to Suntech Maritime Network.
This specially established body will strive to create an environment that enables innovative port services and smart ship operations to be tested and tested. The MPA also supports the maritime transport industry transformation map by encouraging open innovation and R&D partnerships between industry, regulators and the research and technology sector.
Singapore Maritime Week 2019 was held from 6 to 14 April 2019. The theme of Singapore Maritime Week 2019 is "Connectivity, Innovation and Maritime Talent Development", which aims to position singapore for the future development of the maritime industry.
According to Suntech Marine Network, the laboratory brings together 18 institutions including ST Engineering, Keppel Marine Engineering, Kongsberg, Wärtsilä, A*STAR, as well as local shipping companies and universities in Singapore, and through the establishment of the laboratory, it can also better showcase their R&D projects and innovative solutions for the maritime industry.
Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of Transport and Health of Singapore, said, "The establishment of the Maritime Innovation Lab is an important milestone for Singapore to become a global hub for maritime connectivity, innovation and talent. The agency will support the maritime transport industry's transformation roadmap by strengthening partnerships with research and technology-related organizations to co-create solutions, address industry challenges, develop innovative ideas and services for the industry, and support the maritime transport industry transformation. ”
Ms. Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive Officer of MPA, said, "We are delighted to have like-minded partners who believe in the importance of experimentation and open innovation. In collaboration with Port of Singapore and the Jurong Port Life Lab, the Maritime Innovation Lab will contribute to the maritime research and innovation ecosystem and will push the maritime sector to a new level of development in areas such as automation, data analytics and intelligent systems. With stronger partnerships and deeper collaborations, Singapore Marine will be able to stay ahead of the curve and become a world-class hub port and an international maritime hub. ”
Specifically, MIL will focus primarily on the development and research of:
Next-generation port operations, the establishment of the Next Generation Ship Traffic Management System Laboratory (NGVTMS Laboratory).
On the same day, ST Engineering and Kongsberg NorControl jointly launched the Next Generation Ship Traffic Management System (NGVTMS) laboratory. Within the MIL project, the $9.9 million initiative will develop new vessel traffic connectivity capabilities, such as through advanced data communication systems that allow vessels and port authorities to better exchange information, thereby raising a comprehensive understanding of maritime safety and efficiency. The project will also work with A*STAR, including its Institute for Advanced Computing and the Institute for Information and Communications.
Remote Assisted Pilotage (RAPA), according to ZH Maritime Network, ST Engineering, PSA Marine and MPA are collaborating to design and develop remote assisted pilotage consulting services. The RAPA project includes the integration of IoT sensors and communication systems to enable shore-based long-hauling capabilities.
Shore-based pilots will enhance the situational awareness of ship navigation through real-time video images and ship traffic information, supplemented by collision avoidance software.
Smart Ship Project
Established the Maritime Surface Autonomous Vessels MAS Steering Committee, and the MPA has established a cross-departmental steering committee to develop a strategy, including an implementation roadmap for developing autonomous maritime operations and capabilities, as well as a regulatory sandbox. These will help provide a test basis for projects and trials that enable the Port of Singapore to receive autonomous surface vessels at sea.
MASS test project
In driving new growth areas, MPA has launched five autonomous vessel projects with industry partners. These projects include:
A. The Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel project jointly developed by ST Engineering and PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
b. The Singapore University of Science and Technology and ST Engineering are conducting an automated flotation removal vessel project.
c. IntelliTug, an unmanned tug project jointly developed by Wärtsilä, PSA Marine and singapore's Maritime and Offshore Engineering Technology Centre (TCOMS) to improve port productivity and navigation safety.
d. The Keppel Unmanned Tugboat Project, an unmanned tugboat project jointly developed by Keppel and ABS.
e. By ST Engineering, Mitsui & Co. The Ocean-going Autonomous Vessel Programme, the world's largest ocean-going unmanned vessel project jointly developed by Ltd, MPA and Lloyd's Register, will jointly develop and validate intelligence on autonomous ocean-going vessels. The project will include test routes around the globe such as the Suez Canal, panama canal, Strait of Malacca and Singapore, and will share data, knowledge and applications of test scenarios. This will enable MPA to develop port infrastructure and regulations to support the autonomous operation of ships within the port.
Driving the digital transformation of shipping
To support Singapore Maritime's ongoing digital transformation, MPA has also launched the Singapore Maritime Data Centre (SG-MDH), a one-stop database designed to facilitate the development and testing of innovative digital applications and services.
Apply blockchain technology to electronic bills of lading. The project, which has actually been co-sponsored by PIL and IBM, was presented at yesterday's event.
To enhance the security of the network, MPA shared the cybersecurity framework of its maritime sector and demonstrated some of the measures that have already been implemented.
MPA has been working to strengthen the links between and within the shipping industry ecosystem to push the boundaries of future capabilities. This includes strengthening public-private partnerships in innovation and R&D, and facilitating the digital transformation of the maritime sector through the Shipping Ecosystem Partnership.