India, Singapore sign LoI for maritime digitalisation, decarbonisation
Teams to work on Singapore-India green and digital shipping corridor.
Photo Credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Singapore and India have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation.
The LOl was signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in the presence of Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Transport Singapore and Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Under the LoI, both sides will collaborate on various projects, including identifying relevant stakeholders who could contribute to the effort, and work towards formalising the partnership through a memorandum of understanding on a Singapore-India green and digital shipping corridor (GDSC), says an official release from the ministry.
"India is a leading player in information technology with the potential to become a major producer and exporter of green marine fuels. Singapore, as a key transshipment and bunkering hub, also supports a dynamic research and innovation ecosystem.
"The Singapore-India GDSC, when established, will enhance collaboration from both countries and help accelerate the development and uptake of zero or near-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission technologies and the adoption of digital solutions."
