Singapore MPA and MSC agree to study bio-LNG and port operations
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to explore alternative fuels, digital port operations, new routes and maritime workforce development while reinforcing MSC’s 30-year Singapore presence.
The agreement is exploratory rather than a project contract, but its shopping list is pointed. MPA and MSC will look at new services to strengthen connectivity, support adoption of alternative marine fuels including bio-LNG, and advance technologies meant to improve vessel energy efficiency and operational performance. The two sides also plan to work on vessel arrivals and port operations, where digitalisation has become the port’s preferred cure for maritime friction. MSC will support internships and scholarships through the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s MaritimeONE platform.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
