Shipping & Marine
MPA, SSA, IMDA launch maritime digitalisation playbook
MPA, SSA, IMDA launch maritime digitalisation playbook
This is said to support maritime companies in accelerating digitalisation plans.
MPA updates requirements and measures for maritime operations
They will also enhance support to seafarers working onboard Singapore-registered ships.
Cargo ship calls at Singapore hub plummet to 27-year low: report
Shipping activity and bunkering demand remained weak in June.
MPA approved over 4,000 crew change cases since March
It continues to facilitate the disembarkation of seafarers on medical grounds.
Agencies work closely with shipping companies to facilitate safe crew change
MPA has approved nearly 3,000 cases of changes since March.
Keppel FELS rejects contract termination request from Awilco Drilling
The company denies allegations on breaches.
Sembmarine and SCI to demerge following $2.1b rights issue
Both firms will solely focus on their respective industries following the transaction.
PIER71 opens application for Smart Port Challenge 2020
It will feature an innovation opportunity focussing on maritime decarbonisation for the first time.
Keppel Corp's Floatel conducts independent review
This follows after Floatel performed an impairment assessment of its vessels.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bags container feeders contract for $77.75m
The design of these feeders will give priority to loading capacity over speed.
Analysts warn Sembcorp privatisation may be off the table
DBS says a yard merger via share swap or asset injection into SMM is more likely.
Sembmarine dreads double whammy from pandemic and oil price drop
They are expecting business activity to remain low.
Keppel Corp to hold digital AGM on 2 June
Shareholders can pre-register until 30 May.
MPA, NUS pool $50,000 each to fund 12 startups
This will enable startups to conduct prototype development and test solutions.
MPA to roll out $27m support package for maritime industry
MaritimeSG Together Package to take effect from 1 May.
Yangzijiang's net profit halved to $82.72m in Q1
Less number of vessels were delivered during the period.
Check out the startup automating Singapore's bunkering segment
Bunker operators are often burdened with changes in the ships’ fuel needs.
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