DNV and SIT sign new agreement to advance Singapore\u2019s remote and autonomous maritime capabilities<\/p>\n
DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a new Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to jointly support the development of remote and autonomous maritime capabilities in Singapore. The RCA builds on a Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)-funded Joint Industry Project (JIP) focused on shore\u2011based Remote Operations Centres (ROC) for bunker vessels and strengthens Singapore\u2019s ongoing efforts to boost next\u2011generation maritime operations.<\/p>\n
Under the RCA, DNV and SIT will work together to identify and develop the required technical, operational, and training capabilities that will enable SIT\u2019s Future Ship and System Design (FSSD) Lab to support remote and autonomous vessel functions. The JIP, supported by MPA, will bring together industry and research partners to study how selected vessel functions can be safely monitored or supported from shore. As part of this effort, DNV and SIT will develop frameworks and applied research to strengthen the Singapore maritime cluster\u2019s operational readiness for remote operations. The partners will also focus on enhancing knowledge transfer between the academic, research, and industry communities in Singapore, helping to build the skills required for these emerging operational models.<\/p>\n
Dr. Shahrin Osman, Director, Maritime Decarbonisation and Smart Shipping Centre of Excellence, commented:<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the RCA with SIT we\u2019re putting together a combination of expertise in applied research, operations, and assurance that will be essential as Singapore seeks to deepen its capabilities in remote and autonomous vessel operations. By working together, we hope to align the technical development of these advanced systems with the industry\u2019s practical operational needs and strengthen the foundation for shore\u2011based support functions. The RCA also reinforces the value of bringing industry, academia, and regulators into a shared space where insights can be exchanged openly and where data, engineering rigour, and safety considerations inform every decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adding to this, Professor Susanna Leong, Deputy President (Academic) & Provost, SIT, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this agreement, SIT strengthens its role in advancing Singapore\u2019s maritime capabilities through applied learning and research. In collaboration with DNV and our partners, we will focus on developing practical, engineering-driven solutions and relevant upskilling pathways to support the sector\u2019s transition towards more digitally enabled operations.\u201d<\/p>\n
This RCA will also enable both organisations to jointly explore curriculum development, simulation methodologies, and applied R&D activities that support the wider maritime community.<\/p>\n
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