Singapore’s Sustainable Next Generation Port Sustainable Marine Transportation Conference Capt M Segar Asst Chief Executive (Operations), MPA 8 Apr 2014 OUTLOOK FOR MARITIME SINGAPORE 2 3 of the Main Challenges for Maritime Singapore • Higher global emission standards Sulphur Cap NOx Control 3 3 of the Main Challenges for Maritime Singapore • Higher stringent global emission standards GHG Emissions Shipping ~ 870M tonnes or 2.7% of global emissions (2007) CO2 2005 CO2 ~12 – 18 % of global emissions by 2050 With EEDI & SEEMP, projected to reduce by 390M tonnes by 2030 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 Adapted from ICS 4 3 of the Main Challenges for Maritime Singapore • Land and Sea Space Constraints Singapore Land Area 1960s = 581.5 sq km Present = 716.1 sq km => Sea space reduction. Adapted from: Singapore Waters book 5 3 of the Main Challenges for Maritime Singapore • Land and Sea Space Constraints In the next few decades •Singapore land area to reach 816sqkm => Lesser sea space •Container handling capacity double to 65M TEUs => More manpower & land required Adapted from: Singapore Waters book Ref: URA’s Land Use Plan, Jan 2013 6 3 of the Main Challenges for Maritime Singapore • Manpower • Current Maritime Singapore’s employment > 170,0000 • With container handling capacity doubling to 65M TEUs beyond 2030, automation and raising skill levels to optimize manpower needs is one of the key focus areas Ref Straits Times, May 2013 7 MPA’S EFFORTS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE NEXT GENERATION PORT • Maritime Singapore Green Initiative • Research and Development Programmes • Developing a Sustainable Next Generation Port 8 The Maritime Singapore Green Initiative seeks to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and related activities and to promote clean and green shipping. Comprehensive initiatives • Green Ship Programme • Green Port Programme • Green Technology Programme 9 Green Technology Programme Green Ship Programme Target • Singapore-flagged ships Incentives • 50-75% reduction in initial registration fee •20-50% reduction in annual tonnage tax Green Ship Certificates Green Port Programme Target • Ocean-going ships calling at Singapore Target • Local maritime companies Incentives • S$2-3 million grant limit for qualifying projects Incentives • 15-25% rebate in port dues “Green Ship of the Year” award 10 Green Technology Programme Green Ship Programme Green Port Programme • More than 100 Singapore-registered ships under programme • 15 successful applications • More than 2,000 vessel calls qualified •Tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, gas carriers and general cargo ships 11 Research and Innovation Development • MPA-DNV GL Maritime Research and Innovation Development – Mar 2014 LNG research and technology Green Ports Marine Environment & Resources • MPA-Jurong Port Green Port and Productivity Solutions R&D Programme - Oct 2011 Green Port Projects Productivity Research and Innovation Development • MPA-PSA Port Technology R&D Programme – April 2011 Automated Guided Vehicle System and Platform development Wharf Automation Yard Automation Green Project • MOU due for extension for next Phase of automation and green port projects AGV Operational Pilot Tests and others Research and Innovation Development • Harbour Craft 2020 Programme Study into improving Singapore harbour craft productivity Ref: Ecomarinepower • LNG Bunkering Joint Industry Projects on LNG bunkering Study on Technical Standards and Procedures Ref: DNV GL A Sustainable Next Generation Port Consolidation of the container port at Tuas will create opportunities to develop a sustainable Next Generation Port with: • An automated New Generation of Container Terminal at Tuas with higher productivity, operational efficiency and space usage • Use of clean and renewable energy and energy management systems Tuas • An integrated maritime hub at around the New Generation Container Terminal at Tuas • New technologies to optimize the use of sea space 15 Thank You 16
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