DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to advance remote and autonomous maritime capabilities in Singapore. This agreement builds on a Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore-funded Joint Industry Project focused on shore-based Remote Operations Centres for bunker vessels. The collaboration aims to strengthen Singapore’s maritime operations by developing necessary technical, operational, and training capabilities.
Under the RCA, DNV and SIT will work together to support SIT’s Future Ship and System Design Lab in enabling remote and autonomous vessel functions. The project will involve industry and research partners to ensure that selected vessel functions can be safely monitored or supported from shore. This initiative will also focus on enhancing knowledge transfer between academic, research, and industry communities in Singapore.
Dr. Shahrin Osman, Director of the Maritime Decarbonisation and Smart Shipping Centre of Excellence, stated, “In the RCA with SIT we’re 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.”
Professor Susanna Leong, Deputy President (Academic) and Provost at SIT, added, “Through this agreement, SIT strengthens its role in advancing Singapore’s maritime capabilities through applied learning and research.”
The RCA will also explore curriculum development, simulation methodologies, and applied research and development activities to support the broader maritime community. This collaboration is expected to pave the way for more digitally enabled maritime operations in Singapore.
