Smart Ports and Shipping Challenge...

Something rather exciting has crossed my desk - and I would really like to hear from any #UK based contacts/companies who might be up for providing solutions to a range of #shipping issues. Working with our good friends in Singapore, a call has gone out for companies who can provide solutions to a range of thorny issues facing some giants of the shipping world. Which include...(keep scrolling, it's a long list...)

• On-board Support for Engineers
• Effective and Safe In-hull Ship Inspections
• Timely and Accurate Certification Authentication
• Keeping Container Terminal Equipment Efficiently In Operation
• Mis-declaration of Dangerous Goods
• Cargo Tracking
• Data Repository Management
• Automating and Optimising Manpower Deployment and Tracking in Shipyards
• Prevention of Hull and Propeller Fouling
• Vessel Space Control Using Machine Learning Models
• Connected Planned Maintenance System
• Multi-gas Detection System in Enclosed Space
• Tracking and Tracing of Spare Parts On-board the Ships
• Use of Automation to Accelerate the Processing and Completion of Trade Finance Documentation
• Innovative Packaging for Transshipment of Perishable Goods
• Manual and Serialised Documentation Process
• Bad Weather Prediction
• Bunker Fuel Testing
• Hull Inspection
• Efficient Vessel Support to Resolve Technical Issues
• Vessel Inspection and Maintenance
• Efficient and Effective Crew Selection
• Smart Terminal - Video Analytics for Security and Safety Purposes
• Energy Sustainability
• Identification of Vessels and Improving Operational and Navigational Safety
• Automated Handling of Towing Lines
• Optimised Supplies Delivery
• Tools for Standardisation of Chemical Inventory and Consumption on Offshore Rigs
• Effective Logging of the Statement of Facts (SOF)

A lot to get our teeth into, but some amazing opportunities. The call out is part of an annual innovation competition to address challenges put forth by maritime companies in Singapore. These innovation opportunities are identified through a series of "ideation workshops" with the best solutions being adopted.

Working with partners such as MPA Singapore, the National University of Singapore, and companies including Wilhelmsen, Wartsila, Vopak, Uniteam Marine, Thome Group, Teekay, Tata NYK, Swire Shipping, PSA, OSM, ONE Group, Keppel, Jurong Port, CMA CGM, Cargotec, BP, Bernhard Schulte, and Asiatic Lloyd Ship, the opportunities will be rolling out through this year - and I would be really pleased to hear from any UK based firms who would like to find out more. Feel free to comment or drop me a DM.