Singapore calls for proposals on post Covid-19 Joint Industry Projects

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Singapore has issued a call for proposals for Joint Industry Projects that will help build a resilient and competitive maritime sector post Covid-19.

The open call by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) with the Maritime Innovation & Technology (MINT) Fund providing up to 50% funding support for impactful projects and 70% for qualifying projects.

“The project must address the objective of this call to build a resilient and competitive maritime sector (i.e. port, harbour craft community, shipping and maritime services), and build new/enhanced industry capabilities,” MPA said.

“It should include measurable outcomes in terms of enhanced safety, productivity and cost saving, and qualitative benefits in terms of enhanced workforce resilience, operations resilience and customer services resilience.”

Potential topics for Joint Industry Projects include – tele-consultation and medication for seafarers, enhanced customer services and minimal touchpoints at piers, and solutions and standards for remote ship inspection and survey. However, applicants are free to propose any innovation project that is relevant to the objective.

Applications opened on 26 May and close on 10 July, with projects expected to commence by 1 September this year.

More details on applying can be found here.