In this issue

Sustainability is a key concern for the Singapore maritime industry, and MPA is committed to making Maritime Singapore a centre of best practices to protect and sustain the marine environment. The Feature article examines a few of MPA's sustainability initiatives, including Tuas Port and LNG bunkering. Company Spotlight showcases the efforts of Tian San Shipping, which aims to combat plastic pollution in the marine environment. Maritime Services highlights the work carried out by the Baltic Exchange, which has been benchmarking the prices of seagoing vessels and cargoes since the mid-1980s. Gain an insight into Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao’s views in Personality, and hear from industry experts on the topic of decarbonisation in Community Talk.

Singapore Observes Day Of The Seafarer

This year’s Day of the Seafarer, which falls on June 25, was particularly meaningful in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, paying tribute to seafarers became all the more important, as they contributed heavily towards maintaining the flow of goods.

1 min

Decarbonisation Of Harbourcraft Industry: Call For Proposals

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) are jointly calling for proposals for the electrification of harbour craft by consortiums comprising industry players and institutes of higher learning as well as research institutes.

1 min

leading a swift response

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Jon White reflects on the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s leadership and contingency planning in its immediate response to the arrival of the virus

8 mins

Towards Cleaner Greener & Shipping

From ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering to a sustainable digital port, Jon White discovers how Singapore envisages the next chapter of its maritime story

10 mins

Reinventing Marine Surveys

PSA Aspen was the first Singapore-registered harbour tug to undergo a remote marine survey. Jon White explores how this new capability sets a template for future delivery

4 mins

Leading The Decarbonisation Charge

Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of BW Group and Singapore Maritime Foundation, was recently appointed Co-Chairman of the International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation. Chua Kim Beng speaks to him to understand the challenges of each role

4 mins

Making Digital Transformation Manageable

The Maritime Digitalisation Playbook was launched in June to support maritime companies in advancing their digital capabilities as the economy recovers. Jasmine Chung explores steps the industry can take to get future-ready

4 mins

Keeping Our Waterways Clear

Chua Kim Beng learns how Tian San Shipping is using digital technology to help keep Singapore waters and the vessels at its port spick and span

4 mins

Prepping A Future-Ready Fleet

Eastern Pacific Shipping’s emphasis on protecting the environment has received many accolades. Its Sales and Purchase Manager, Mr Dan Kwek, believes that their Environment, Social & Governance Policy will help the company meet future sustainability goals and global emissions standards

4 mins

Study While You Work

A work-study programme can provide clarity in terms of career direction, as well as industry knowledge not found in textbooks. That is what Ms Chong Hui Xian has found with one such course by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

4 mins

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Singapore Nautilus is the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's corporate publication. It has a local and international reach of 4,500 copies per issue, and features a range of topics relating to Maritime Singapore.