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MPA Chief Executive visits ABS world headquarters to discuss maritime challenges

Mr. Teo Eng Dih discussed industry issues including acceleration of low-carbon to net-zero solutions, electrification, renewable power, hydrogen economy and green financing.
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Green shipping corridors and clean energy marine hubs, shipping decarbonisation as well as alternative fuels and digital solutions were discussed when Mr. Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) visited ABS’ world headquarters, according to the latter on Tuesday (18 October). 

Mr. Teo, who was visiting the U.S. as part of the Eisenhower Fellowship, discussed a range of industry issues including the acceleration of low-carbon to net-zero solutions, generational change in vessel design and operations, electrification, renewable power, the hydrogen economy, green financing, cybersecurity, ESG and mariner safety and training.

“ABS and the MPA are working together to address some of the biggest issues challenging our industry. Our partnership is already making a difference and we are committed to building on this relationship and delivering more for our industry. It was great to be able to discuss the decade of change ahead and how, together, we can ensure we are well positioned to meet the challenge and capitalise on the opportunities,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO.

ABS leadership discussed future cooperation opportunities and reviewed progress on current partnerships and projects between ABS and the MPA, including the Alliance for Future Maritime Talent, an MPA initiative to equip the maritime workforce for new skills, of which ABS is a founding member.

ABS has also delivered a six-month training programme on system modelling and simulation in the Singapore SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme and is part of the MPA-funded Joint Industry Project on Additive Manufacturing. ABS has also issued approval in principle to Keppel Offshore & Marine for the ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunker vessel at the heart of Project Sabre, an initiative from a consortium of leading maritime organisations including the MPA, to develop an ammonia bunker supply chain in Singapore.

ABS and MPA signed an MOU in October 2020 to cooperate in research and development in five focus areas: decarbonisation, decision support, maritime cybersecurity, future ships and technologies, and next- generation workforce skills.

“ABS is an important partner as we look to ensure Singapore remains at the forefront of global maritime. We look forward to continuing to work together on the critical challenges we face to make a safer, resilient and greener shipping industry,” said Mr. Teo Eng Dih.

Singapore is a key location for ABS, which launched the first of its network of Global Sustainability Centers in the maritime city, followed by a Global Simulation Center.

 

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Published: 20 October, 2022

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

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As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

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The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

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KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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