The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) have renewed their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime talent development and knowledge exchange. The agreement, signed by Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of MPA, and Professor Chu Beiping, President of SMU, aims to bolster cooperation in areas such as maritime safety, digitalisation, and decarbonisation.
Initiated in 2020, the partnership has facilitated exchanges of students and maritime professionals, alongside participation in high-level seminars and knowledge-sharing platforms. These initiatives provide participants with insights into maritime developments in both countries. Since 2023, the collaboration has expanded to include mutual participation in maritime leadership programmes and contributions to forums shaping maritime policy across China and ASEAN.
The renewed MOU will continue to support information sharing and exchanges between academia and maritime professionals. This includes study visits, learning journeys, and joint training programmes focusing on maritime safety and security, maritime energy, port management, navigational technologies, and marine environmental management.
Ang Wee Keong emphasised the value of the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration allows both sides to learn from each other’s experience and strengthens our capabilities in these areas.” Professor Chu Beiping highlighted the importance of international exchanges amidst global maritime industry transformations, expressing eagerness to expand collaboration in key maritime areas.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing maritime education and fostering international exchange, creating more opportunities for mutual learning between maritime professionals and students from both countries.
