MPA and NYK Group Advance Collaborative Efforts on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Trials

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI, an NYK Group company) conducted a joint workshop today to collaborate on port-to-port Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) trials. The collaboration is among the initiatives from the MPA-NYK Memorandum of Understanding in 2024 to deepen partnership and

Singapore launches new standard for methanol bunkering

Singapore, the world’s largest bunker hub for ships, has launched a new standard for methanol bunkering, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said. The move is aimed at helping to facilitate methanol bunkering at scale as the shipping industry continues to explore alternative fuels for dirty conventional fuel. A new technical reference (TR129)

Enterprise Singapore and MPA of Singapore to develop standards for ammonia

Enterprise Singapore and the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will develop standards for ammonia bunkering for Singapore this year to support the development of related businesses.  Latest data show that Singapore’s alternative fuel sales in 2024 exceeded 1 million metric tons for the first time, reaching 1.34 million metric tons, doubling year-on-year. The

Marine fuel sales in 2024 break records at Singapore hub

According to official figures released, record container throughput and increased supply of alternative marine fuels drove marine fuel sales to new heights in Singapore, the largest bunker hub in the world, in 2024. According to figures from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), sales in 2023 amounted to 54.92 million metric tons. In

MPA and IRENA Collaboration Energy Transition for Maritime and Port Industries

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of global maritime and port sectors. This initiative aligns with the goals of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

ITOCHU, Nihon Shipyard, ClassNK and MPA, signed MOU for study of ammonia carriers

ITOCHU Corporation, ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a joint study for the design and safety specifications of ammonia-fueled ships which are under development by ITOCHU and partners. Ammonia is advancing as a viable marine fuel solution for the decarbonization

Spike in demand for green fuels at Port of Singapore

The Port of Singapore, the world’s busiest transshipment hub, reported a growing demand for greener fuels in 2023. Bunker sales in Singapore reached a record 51.8 million tonnes in 2023, surpassing the previous high, with alternative fuels accounting for 1.2% of the sales. As a major hub connecting Asia with the Americas, Middle East, Europe

MPA, Fortescue complete propulsion and manoeuvrability trials

Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials were conducted using 6.4 m3 (4.4 tonnes) of liquid ammonia, in combination with diesel and Hydrogenated

Electric vessels leading Singapore’s decarbonization journey

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recently commenced the country’s first pilot trial for an electric harbor craft charging point. Alongside other recent advances in maritime electrification, it marks another important step toward the city-state’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. Located at Marina South Pier, the new charging point features a

Singapore to train international maritime personnel in cleaner fuels usage

Singapore will set up a facility to train international maritime personnel in the use of cleaner fuels such as methanol and ammonia, as part of the Republic’s move towards these alternative ship fuels. The Maritime Energy Training Facility (METF) is expected to prompt industry players to invest in related training facilities and solutions in Singapore