MPA and SMI to Co-fund Three Joint Industry-Research Consortiums to Develop and Pilot Electric Harbourcraft in Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have awarded funding to three consortiums led by Keppel FELS Limited, SeaTech Solutions and Sembcorp Marine, and comprising a total of 30 enterprises and research institutions, to research, design, build and operate a fully electric harbourcraft over the next five years. These electrification pilot projects will demonstrate both commercial and technical viability of specific use cases for full electric harbourcraft and will support Singapore’s broader plans to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the maritime transport sector.

PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech at the Closing Session of the Conversations on Singapore Women's Development

PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech at the Closing Session of the Conversations on Singapore Women's Development held virtually on 18 September 2021.

DPM Heng Swee Keat at the National Young Leader Award Ceremony

Speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat at the National Young Leader Award Ceremony on 18 September 2021.

Singapore to end quarantine for vaccinated arrivals

Move comes as more Asia-Pacific countries ease border restrictions.

Latest update : Australia and Singapore strike agreement to achieve net-zero

Australia has committed to reducing its emissions to net-zero by 2050 and Singapore is considering adopting the same target.