Singapore to invest over S$100 million in maritime research and development over next five years
Singapore will invest over S$100 million in maritime research and development over the next five years. The investment is part of a new roadmap to guide future research in areas such as autonomous port operations and alternative fuels.
Singapore is investing over S$100 million in maritime research and development over the next five years. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow announced the plan at the launch of the Singapore Maritime Week 2026. The investment is part of a new roadmap for maritime technology and research, which will guide future research in areas such as autonomous port operations, alternative fuels, and smart ships. The roadmap was launched by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Maritime Institute. The move aims to boost productivity and competitiveness in the maritime industry, which faces challenges such as cyber threats and a fragmented transition to alternative fuels. The new plan builds on the S$500 million allocated for maritime research and development in Singapore over the past 20 years.
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