Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI)

[𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵] In the latest episode of 𝑺𝑴𝑰 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒐𝒏, Mr Yee Wei Loh, Senior Manager (R&D) of the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), had the pleasure to speak with Professor Adam Sobey, Programme Director of Data Centric Engineering at The Alan Turing Institute. Professor Sobey discussed how advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming engineering. He shared how his work involves shaping innovative solutions for industry challenges, from leveraging vast datasets to realigning skillsets. Professor Sobey further emphasised the importance of long-term partnerships across academia, startups, and industry players which will enable meaningful research translation into industry-ready solutions. He also highlighted the necessity of "assurable AI" in maritime – ensuring robust and reliable AI systems for safety and efficiency.   Professor Sobey lauded the vibrant research ecosystem in Singapore and expressed optimism about future UK-Singapore collaborations in AI for maritime. As #SMI continues fostering such partnerships, we look forward to more sparks of innovation to drive a sustainable and digitally advanced maritime sector.   A big thank you to Professor Sobey for the enriching discussion!   🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gPnqNvmn   #SMI #SMIHorizon #Maritime #Research #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Decarbonisation #Digitalisation #Collaboration 

𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐑𝟕𝟏 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 The Great Circle 2024 is just around the corner! Grand finalists will be putting their best foot forward and pitching to an esteemed panel of judges: Mr. Eng Dih Teo became Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in September 2022, previously serving in various policy roles, including as Deputy Secretary (Policy) at the Ministry of Defence. An accomplished scholar and volunteer, he holds Master’s degrees from Imperial College London and Harvard. He received the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 2021. Dr. Kah-Hin Chai is the Associate Provost for Masters’ Programmes and Lifelong Education, as well as the Vice Dean for the College of Design and Engineering’s Office of Graduate Programmes at NUS. His expertise spans energy efficiency, product & service innovation, and the maritime sector’s environmental challenges, such as GHG emissions in international shipping. Published in top journals, he serves on national committees for ISO 50001 and the SCEM Programme. Mr. Cyril Ducau is the CEO of Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), leading its green, tech-driven growth. With over 20 years’ experience in shipping and finance, he champions EPS’s strategy, profitability, and employee well-being. Previously with Morgan Stanley, he now chairs Kenon Holdings, Cool Company, and holds multiple board roles in maritime organisations. Come meet our judges and start-ups on 19 November, at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Reserve your seats today: https://lnkd.in/gKfxuy3z #NUSEnterprise #NUS #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PIER71 #maritimereimagined #ideate #impact #transform #MaritimeInnovation #SingaporeTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureofMaritime #MaritimeSG #IndustryTransformation #Entrepreneurship #Shipping #Tech #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #supplychainresilience #smartport #smartship #smartmaritimeservices #crewsafety #MarineTech #SmartPortChallenge #SPC2024 #accelerate Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) | Eng Dih Teo, Kenneth Lim, Thomas Ting, Yi Han Ng （黄翼航）, Tay Rick Im Desmond, Sharine Tan, Ian Ho, Jessica Chow, Gwen Chen NUS Enterprise | Tsuhan Chen, Benjamin C.K. Tee, Brian Koh, Marianne Choo, Randall SIE, Danial T., Melissa Ling, Joshua Foong, Joan Leong

The 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 concluded successfully yesterday, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and government representatives to chart a course for maritime's digital and green future. Under the theme “𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲”, the SMI Forum explored the interplay between digitalisation and environmental sustainability in the maritime industry. From panel discussions to research insights, participants delved into the critical role of digitalisation, sustainability, talent development and collaboration to drive maritime innovation. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: • A TED-talk session with Mr Eng Dih Teo , Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), where Mr Teo engaged the audience, addressing questions on present maritime challenges and future plans to support tech and innovation. • A keynote presentation by Professor Adam Sobey of The Alan Turing Institute on data-centric engineering to drive efficient global shipping. • Insightful panel discussions and research presentations where industry and academic leaders explored how digitalisation is transforming maritime operations, and charted pathways to achieve the 2050 net-zero goals. SMI also announced the funding award for two projects led by A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research. One project, titled “Dispersion Analysis and Simulations for Handling (DASH) of Future Fuels,” is led and hosted by Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC). SMI also awarded funding for the project “Subsea Cable Sensing for Anomaly Detection and Tide Sensing”, led by Institute for Infocomm Research. More information on the newly funded research projects can be referred to in the SMI Forum media release: https://lnkd.in/gqwrWK9f Thank you to all who participated in the SMI Forum 2024! Join us again at the inaugural 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 to continue this vital dialogue on digitalisation and decarbonisation for maritime. Special thanks to the following SMI Forum speakers: Kenneth Lim | Bien Aik (Daniel) Tan | Ujjwal Kumar | Xiuju Fu | Yi Han Ng （黄翼航）| Szu Hui Ng | Ming Liu |Sharul Baggio Roslan |Jan-Paul de Wilde | Young-Tae Chang | Jia Yin Sze | Zhichuan (Jason) Xu | Kum Fai Yuen | Ravindra Babu Kudupudi | Riza Marhaban | Xiao Z. | Kat Yeoh | Vinh-Tan Nguyen | Deng Siong LEE | Xinwei Chen |Yee Wei Loh #SMI #SMIForum #Maritime #Research #Innovation #Digitalisation #ArtificialIntelligence #Decarbonisation #Sustainability #TalentDevelopment #Collaboration #FutureofShipping

[𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵] SMI is excited to showcase our latest 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 featuring innovative projects in maritime decarbonisation. From advancing alternative fuels to pioneering vessel electrification, these initiatives are paving the way for new industry standards and a sustainable maritime future.   🌱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: A research team at the Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, led by Dr Imran Halimi Bin Ibrahim, alongside Dr Dexter Lay and Ms Nazihah Binte Md Shariff, investigates the potential of biodiesel blends as a sustainable marine fuel. Their research, which combines laboratory testing, sea trials, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, demonstrates that B100 biodiesel could provide a reliable and renewable alternative for powering large harbour craft.   🚢 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁: In partnership with SeaTech Solutions International (SSI) and Yinson GreenTech, Dr Bhushan Taskar and Dr Ravindra Babu Kudupudi from TCOMS - Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore worked with Dr Zhi Yung TAY, Ph.D from the Singapore Institute of Technology to develop a digital twin of the Hydromover, Singapore's first fully electric cargo vessel. Their research enables critical insights into the vessel's performance in varied weather conditions and provides a pathway to optimise future electric vessel designs.   🔗 Watch the full video to see how research can create a cleaner, greener and more sustainable maritime industry: https://lnkd.in/gC9F7fFD   The projects are supported by the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). #SMI #Maritime #Research #Innovation #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Biofuels #Electrification #Hydromover

Thank you, Singapore Shipping Association, for inviting the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) to be part of the Decarbonisation Forum, where Hanyu翰玉 S. presented our research strategies on #decarbonisation and #digitalisation. It was a valuable opportunity for SMI to connect with industry leaders at the Forum and to share on our mission and commitment to building a sustainable, net-zero future for maritime through research initiatives and programmes. We look forward to continued #partnership with SSA and the members to advance impactful solutions for maritime!   #SMI #SSA #Maritime #MaritimeSG #Research #Innovation #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Digitalisation #Collaboration

Earlier today, SMI, together with a research team from the Singapore Institute of Technology leading the Future Ship & Systems Design (FSSD) programme, visited the Singapore Civil Defence Force Fire Research Centre and their advanced battery fire testing facilities. With the growing interest in electric harbour craft to support Singapore's maritime net-zero ambitions, the capability to safely integrate marinized batteries is essential for driving the transformation.   The SCDF team’s expertise in battery fire research presents promising advancements for enhancing the safety of these innovative vessels. Through rigorous testing and analysis of battery fire behavior, SCDF contributes to the development of safety protocols, which are crucial for reducing maritime emissions while prioritising safety.   The SCDF Fire Research Centre’s dedication to advancing safety in battery technology is a key enabler in Singapore’s sustainable maritime future. We look forward to collaborating with government agencies and the maritime community to ensure the safe and viable implementation of electric harbour craft.   #SMI #SCDF #Maritime #Research #Innovation #BatterySafety #ElectricHarbourcraft #NetZero #Sustainability #GreenTransition

📅 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼: 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! Join us for: ☑️ 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 from the Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Mr Eng Dih Teo, and other renowned thought leaders ☑️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 featuring the latest innovations in maritime technology and R&D ☑️ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 with industry and academia experts ☑️ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 opportunities Let’s navigate the future of maritime together. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ga9X8tSr 𝗦𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Kenneth Lim, Adam Sobey, Bien Aik (Daniel) Tan, Ujjwal Kumar, Manuel Baeuml, Xiuju Fu, Yi Han Ng （黄翼航）, Szu Hui Ng, Ming Liu, Sharul Baggio Roslan, Jan-Paul de Wilde, Young-Tae Chang, Jia Yin Sze, Zhichuan (Jason) Xu, Kum Fai Yuen, Ravindra Babu Kudupudi, Riza Marhaban, Xiao Z., Kat Yeoh, Vinh-Tan Nguyen, Deng Siong LEE, Xinwei Chen, Yee Wei Loh #SMI #SMIForum #MaritimeSG #Maritime #Research #Innovation #Collaboration #Digitalisation #Decarbonisation #Sustainability #GreenTransition

The competition is heating up and teams are finding themselves soon at the halfway mark. Who will we see at the finals, Great Circle 2024, on 19 November? Come join us at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre for an afternoon of meeting the start-ups and hearing the refined propositions. Months of hard work has gone into their pitching and we are sure many are interested to find out more about what these start-ups are bringing to the maritime sector. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with industry experts, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts who are passionate about shaping the future of the maritime industry. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKfxuy3z — BARTER FOR THINGS LTD., Blurgs AI, C-Loop, Cetasol - Maritime Sustainability, Clearbot, Cumucore, EcoMarine Technologies Inc., Electrofuel Marine, GT Wings, Green Hydrogen Solutions™, KinetixPro, mapsea Corporation, @marinehound, Mely.ai - Generative Intelligent Document Processing, Nexus Ocean, Ohceans, Open Ocean Robotics, PerfoMax.io, Planys Technologies, SgNaPlus, SHECO, Smart Walkie Pte. Ltd., Sostratus Energy, STAX Engineering, @thiospark, TideWise, Willog, Zelim Find out more about the start-ups: https://lnkd.in/gB8kNuJY #NUSEnterprise #NUS #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PIER71 #maritimereimagined #ideate #impact #transform #MaritimeInnovation #SingaporeTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureofMaritime #MaritimeSG #IndustryTransformation #Entrepreneurship #Shipping #Tech #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #supplychainresilience #smartport #smartship #smartmaritimeservices #crewsafety #MarineTech #SmartPortChallenge #SPC2024 #accelerate Sharine Tan, Ian Ho, Jessica Chow, Gwen Chen Marianne Choo, Randall SIE, Danial T., Melissa Ling, Joshua Foong, Joan Leong

The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had the honor of hosting Mr. Richard Lochhead, Scottish Government Minister for Business, Trade & Investment, and his delegation on 22 October 2024. During our engaging discussions, we focused on advancing maritime decarbonisation, research and talent exchange, while also exploring innovative technologies such as space and artificial intelligence. SMI Chairman, Professor Low Teck Seng, highlighted the shared R&D interests between Scotland and Singapore, showcasing Singapore's strategic R&D capabilities and the significant role of #SMI in shaping our local maritime agenda. Minister Lochhead shared valuable insights into Scotland’s sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The intersection of maritime, space, and artificial intelligence presents tremendous opportunities for growth and innovation. Through mutually beneficial partnerships, both countries can leverage these technologies not only to reduce carbon footprints, but also to prepare our workforce for future challenges. Together, we aim to drive forward sustainable solutions for the maritime industry! 🌊 Xinwei Chen, Kenneth Lim, Yi Han Ng （黄翼航）, Soong Yin Low, Yee Wei Loh, Frances Goh, Neil McInnes, Julian Taylor #SMI #MPA #MaritimeInnovation #Research #Sustainability #AI #Partnerships #Scotland #Singapore

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 🌬️🚢 The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) hosted a 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗪𝗔𝗣) 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 yesterday, gathering researchers from various local institutes of higher learning and research institutes to discuss Singapore’s potential role in this emerging green technology. The workshop was framed around several key areas: 🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Harnessing Singapore’s robust maritime infrastructure and expertise to foster WAP development, with clear value capture for Singapore.  🔹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Identifying research areas where Singapore has competitive advantages. This includes advanced computational fluid dynamics, economic modeling and techno-economic assessments. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: Exploring how WAP technology can mitigate fuel price volatility and create value for our maritime ecosystem. 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Identifying key stakeholders and pathways to scale up WAP technology effectively. This workshop marks the beginning of a broader conversation. SMI is committed to further collaborative research and engagement with the maritime community to refine these ideas and assess the feasibility of WAP investments. Thank you to all participants for your essential contributions. Together, we can move Singapore’s maritime industry towards a sustainable future. 🌱🌊 #SMI #MaritimeSG #Research #WindAssistedPropulsion #MaritimeInnovation #Sustainability #GreenShipping #FutureOfShipping