Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

What drives someone to spend over two decades in marine insurance?    Lars Lange, Secretary-General of International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), explains why he never returned to his original career plan and shares his insights on Singapore's maritime approach, industry challenges, and why marine insurance is fundamentally "about people and relations."   Watch our conversation from Singapore's historic waterfront covering his perspectives on global cooperation and emerging risks    #MaritimeSG #MarineInsurance #IUMI

✅ 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 On 10 Oct, PSA Marine held its 5th Symposium on Safety for Singapore Maritime Pilots, highlighting the importance of building a safety culture through near-miss reporting. The event featured leaders from #MPA and the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council (NMSSC), who shared insights on strengthening Singapore’s safety culture through learning and open reporting. As NMSSC's Chairman Ishak Ismail puts it, safety culture is built on "one report, one observation, one lesson at a time." Every near-miss report shared today can prevent tomorrow's accident. MPA’s Deputy Chief Executive (Operations & Technology)/Chief Data Officer David Foo outlined the P.I.L.O.T principles for safe pilotage: - Prepare thoroughly before the task - Interpret using all available tools and aids - Learn from incidents - Own decisions and outcomes - Talk openly whilst building professional relationships PSA Marine’s Head of Pilotage and Digital Transformation Jimmy Koh emphasised how near-miss reporting strengthens maritime safety and encouraged pilots to share close calls for learnings. He also shared PSA Marine’s safety culture of "Tender, Loving, Care." Workplace Safety and Health Council's Senior Consultant Yew Kwong Chan presented the C.C.T.V model to build a reporting culture: showing Care and Concern, building Trust, and amplifying the Voice of the people. The Nautical Institute (Singapore)’s Hon. Chair Capt. Hari Subramaniam shared practical reporting tools, and the symposium also explored Gemba Walk principles for on-the-ground observations. Maritime safety is paramount in Singapore’s busy port waters. Every day, pilots ensure the safe passage of vessels. By actively reporting near-misses, pilots and the wider maritime community learn from each close call and raise safety standards across #MaritimeSG.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 ⚓️🇦🇺 #MPA’s Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate and Strategy), Hoe Soon Tan, led a delegation to Perth, Australia, to attend the 2025 Pilbara Ports Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum. In his keynote address, Hoe Soon shared how Singapore is leveraging #innovation and #digitalisation to enhance safety and efficiency in the Port of Singapore. He also outlined MPA’s initiatives to accelerate the development and adoption of zero or near-zero GHG emission fuels and technologies. Hoe Soon highlighted that #Australia and #Singapore share complementary strengths and are collaborating closely under the Memorandum of Understanding on a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. During the forum, the MPA delegation also met with various Australian port authorities and industry players to exchange insights and explore opportunities for collaboration. MPA extends our appreciation to Pilbara Ports for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. We look forward to continuing our partnership with our Australian partners to promote safe ships and safe ports for all. #MaritimeSG

𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿 🇸🇬 🇨🇳 #Singapore and #China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). Under the MoU, both countries will collaborate with industry stakeholders to: ✅ Advance maritime #decarbonisation and enhance port and supply-chain efficiency ✅ Develop supporting technologies, infrastructure, and standards for a more sustainable and connected maritime ecosystem ✅ Strengthen #digitalisation in maritime transport through data-driven systems that boost efficiency, resilience, and transparency Building on earlier municipality and provincial-level GDSCs with Tianjin (2023) and Shandong (2024), this national-level partnership aims to deepen cooperation and drive innovation in the maritime sector. 🤝 The MoU was signed on 19 October 2025 by Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport, Mr Jeffrey Siow, and China’s Minister of Transport, Mr Liu Wei. This partnership underscores both countries’ shared commitment to foster innovation, enhance maritime connectivity, and support the global transition towards a greener and smarter shipping future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaKZW2zK #MaritimeSG #GreenShipping #GDSC Ministry of Transport, Singapore

⚓ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Students from the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) Youth Forum had an inspiring day at the Singapore Maritime Gallery, discovering how Singapore continues to chart the course for global maritime excellence. With an engaging sharing session by Lion Heartlanders, our appointed operator, the students gained insights into how innovation and engineering are shaping the next wave of sustainable maritime solutions. Among the participants were students from Junior Colleges and Singapore Institute of Technology’s Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programme - many left motivated by the cutting-edge technologies powering the future of green vessels. 🚤 The highlight? A thrilling ride aboard Pyxis One, Singapore’s first fully electric harbour craft! 📍 Want to experience it for yourself? Find out more or book a tour here: https://lnkd.in/gSTEFYDM 📧 Or drop us an email at [email protected] #MaritimeSG #SingaporeMaritimeGallery

"Singapore is so agile when it comes to shipping... we haven't even left the plane and somebody is showing up asking what they can do to make our business run here." Lars Lange, Secretary-General of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), shares his observations on what makes Singapore's maritime sector distinctive and discusses the three major risks reshaping marine insurance today.   From studying law to leading a global association representing 42 countries, Lars offers perspectives on international cooperation and the evolving challenges facing the industry.   Read the full conversation and watch our interview from Singapore's waterfront    #MaritimeInsurance #IUMI #MaritimeSG #BeyondTheHelm #MaritimeLeadership

🚢 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 | #𝗪𝗘𝗦𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌏✨ #MPA was honoured to speak for the first time at the World Engineers Summit (WES) 2025, organised by the The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). This biennial platform brings together engineers, industry leaders and academia to advance a smarter, greener and more resilient future. Held from 22–24 Oct 2025, WES 2025 themed “Shaping Tomorrow: Engineering Smart Sustainable Cities” was graced by Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, and Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC. 💡 At the Plenary Session, Mr David Foo, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations & Technology), showcased the Maritime Digital Twin (MDT) - a data-driven simulation platform supporting smarter planning for green infrastructure and climate resilience. He highlighted use cases on coastal adaptation, electric harbour craft charging, and chemical spill preparedness, underscoring MDT’s role in strengthening Singapore’s maritime resilience and decarbonisation efforts. 🛳 Er Wai Wah Tham, Chief Engineer and Senior Director (Engineering & Project Management), delivered a keynote on “Technological Solutions for a Climate-Resilient and Greener Future.” He called for unified, urgent action to accelerate decarbonisation, safeguard maritime operations, and deepen global collaboration through the IMO to achieve the sector’s 2050 net-zero ambition. MPA thanks IES and the WES 2025 Organising Committee for the opportunity to share our maritime engineering journey — reaffirming the vital role of engineers in shaping a sustainable and climate-resilient future. #WES2025 #IES #MPA #MaritimeDigitalTwin #ClimateResilience #NetZero2050 #EngineeringTheFuture #Decarbonisation #SmartPort #Sustainability

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚢 Capt Daknash Ganasen, #MPA’s Senior Director (Marine Safety and Port Operations) and member of the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council, recently delivered the keynote address at the Safety4Sea Singapore Forum. Speaking to key maritime stakeholders and thought leaders, he shared that as we manage the world’s busiest ports, it is important to not lose sight of the 1.9 million seafarers – the human faces driving global trade. As a country situated along one of the busiest commercial routes in the world, maritime safety remains a top priority for #MaritimeSG. Capt Daknash highlighted MPA’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety through three key areas:   ✅ Embracing Technology and Innovation – to enhance ship and crew safety ✅ Building Up Our Emergency Preparedness – through multi-agency exercises to address today’s risks and anticipate future complexities ✅ Fostering a Safety-First Culture – through the Safety@Sea Singapore Campaign, which focuses on the human element "The maritime industry stands at an exciting crossroads. We have the tools, knowledge, experience, and the collective 'WILL' to create a future where maritime operations are fundamentally safer, not just more efficient," noted Capt Daknash.   His call to action was clear: be champions of change in your sphere of influence. Whether developing new technologies, training the next generation of seafarers, or making decisions on the bridge – every action contributes to a safer maritime future.   Ready to make a difference? Access and share these safety resources to help make our seas safer for everyone. 👉 Video on safe boarding of vessels (https://lnkd.in/gDMKwCJ3) 👉 Case Studies for Working In and Around Water (https://lnkd.in/g-BQw3ZC) 👉 WSH Guidelines on Personal Flotation Devices - Life Jackets (https://lnkd.in/gNQzyQHP) 👉 Life Jacket WSH Rules Pictogram Poster (https://lnkd.in/gCDfJgsh) #MaritimeSG #SafetyAtSea #MaritimeSafety

🚢 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 – 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 𝟲𝟳 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 Earlier this month, #MPA Deputy Chief Executive (Industry & Corporate) Yi Zhuan Chin delivered the opening address at the 67th ISSA Shipsuppliers Association (ISSA) Trade Exhibition and Convention, organised by Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers & Services (SASS). The address set the tone for a day of bold ideas, collaboration, and forward-looking discussions. Yi Zhuan highlighted Singapore’s evolution from a humble trading port, where bumboats serviced anchored ships, to today’s thriving ship supplies ecosystem - a “one-stop shop” supporting vessels and their crews and playing a critical role for Maritime Singapore. He outlined two major waves shaping the maritime industry and how MPA is addressing them: 🤖 #Digitalisation – Transforming traditional operations into dynamic digital one-stop shops using AI for demand prediction and automated customer service. 5G networks are being rolled out across the port to enable data exchange and remote operations, while collaborations with research partners are helping develop AI-powered solutions to future-proof the sector. 🌱 #Decarbonisation – Climate action is no longer optional. All new harbour crafts in the Port of Singapore must be fully electric, capable of using B100 biofuel, or compatible with net-zero fuels. MPA is trialling electric supply vessels, building charging infrastructure, and exploring cleaner fuels to move Singapore towards a greener future. During the panel discussion on “Navigating the AI Wake,” moderated by Dr Edna Chan of Singapore Polytechnic, MPA Director (Technology & Innovation)/Chief Digital Officer Thomas Ting emphasized MPA's focus on digital transformation, highlighting that while AI is a key enabler, it must work alongside other technologies to drive meaningful and sustainable change across our maritime ecosystem. The event also provided opportunities to engage with industry leaders including ISSA President Rafael Fernandez, SASS President Danny Lien, and Minister of Parliament Edward Chia, alongside maritime professionals driving innovation in their organisations. MPA thanks #ISSA and #SASS for convening this community, as the insights shared and connections forged will contribute to a more sustainable, digital, and collaborative future for #MaritimeSG.   #ShipSupply #ISSA67

𝗜𝗠𝗢 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶, 𝗨𝗔𝗘 Earlier this month, #MPA’s Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate and Strategy), Hoe Soon Tan, led the Singapore delegation at the IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2025. Hosted by the United Arab Emirates in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (#IMO), the event convened maritime leaders and policymakers under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” With five panel discussions covering topics from waste reduction to capacity development for sustainable oceans, panellists exchanged ideas on advancing sustainable shipping, ocean governance, and maritime innovation. The discussions and partnerships forged in Dubai will continue to strengthen global cooperation as the maritime community works together toward a greener, safer, and more resilient future. Singapore thanks the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure MOEIUAE for hosting the event, and looks forward to the Republic of Korea hosting the next edition of the World Maritime Day Parallel Event in 2026. #MaritimeSG #WorldMaritimeDay