International category culture DNV GL has actually authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime and also Port Authority of Singapore to advertise R&D and also advancement in the maritime sector, consisting of, to name a few points, smart delivery systems such as independent ships and also drones for maritime functions.

The MoU prolongs an existing partnership in between both companies by an additional 3 years and also broadens it right into numerous locations, consisting of ‘intelligent shipping’ systems and also environment-friendly modern technology in port procedures.

Intelligent delivery systems, such as independent vessels and also drones for maritime functions, in addition to making use of information analytics, might aid boost security and also sustainability of delivery and also port tasks, DNV GL claims. As much as environment-friendly modern technology, the MoU will certainly look for to analyze the prospective use power conserving and also emission-reduction modern technology in ports, specifically in regards to framework, procedures, and also harbourcraft. Other tasks are developed to reduce discharges and also increase gas performance in port procedures, consisting of study right into LNG as an alternate gas.

“I am excited to renew the MOU with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore” claims DNV GL President and also CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERRemi Eriksen “DNV GL is strongly committed to innovation and promote new technologies and solutions for safe, efficient and sustainable shipping. Five per cent of our annual group revenue is harvested in a wide set of R&D projects – often together with our customers and trusted partners. By re-signing the MOU, we will reinforce and strengthen the good cooperation with the forward looking maritime industry and research institutes in Singapore.”

MPA’s Chief Executive, Andrew Tan, claimed: “MPA is pleased to renew the MOU with DNV GL to include autonomous technologies, intelligent shipping and data analytics. This is aligned with Singapore’s efforts to keep pace with developments in smart ships and ports as the industry moves towards adopting smarter shipping systems to achieve higher standards of efficiency, productivity and safety.”