MPA invites bunker fuel suppliers, shipping community for digitalPORT@SG training sessions

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Tuesday (4 July) has invited stakeholders from the shipping and harbour craft industries including bunker fuel suppliers to attend training sessions to prepare for the implementation of the digitalPORT@SGTM Phase 2 initiative – Just in Time Planning and Coordination Platform. 

MPA said it recognises that digitalisation is one of the many key driving forces to help the maritime industry to innovate and improve productivity.

“For the past few months, MPA had invited stakeholders from the shipping community to our briefing sessions to share about the digitalPORT@SGTMM Phase 2 initiative – Just in Time Planning and Coordination Platform,” it said. 

The digitalPORT@SGTM Just in Time Planning and Coordination Platform (JIT) will facilitate optimal arrival and departure of vessels to and from the Port of Singapore, which enable faster ship turnaround time and reduction in greenhouse gases. Having advanced and real time information of the vessel schedule will also assist in the optimisation and deployment of the port resources such as pilotage, towage, bunker tankers and other marine services. 

To prepare for the implementation of the JIT for the container and bulk sectors in Port of Singapore, MPA will commence hands – on training sessions for the shipping and harbour craft communities from July 2023 onwards. These training sessions will allow the ship agents, towage service providers, and bunker suppliers to work on the system and its functions. 

Note: Registration form to register for one of the training sessions can be found here. For any enquiries, contact [email protected]. 

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Published: 5 July, 2023