The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and Maritime and Port
Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday has called on the
international maritime community to plan, design and operate a next
generation port for the republic.Participants of the Next Generation Container Port (NGCP) challenge,
the first major project undertaken by SMI since its establishment in
January 2011, stand to win a $1 million reward for the winning concept,
the agencies said.“The winning concept will have to embody innovation, efficiency, productivity and sustainability,” said Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs.According to Lui, bigger container ships with increasing capacity
pose a “real challenge” to Singapore to grow its port operations.“Not so long ago, the workhorse of the Asia-Europe trade was a
6,000 TEU container ship. That soon went up to 12,000 TEUs and soon, we
might have to prepare for an era with even larger ships beyond 18,000
TEUs,” said Lui.“At the same time, safety, security and the need to put in place
environmentally sustainable practices are putting more demands on port
infrastructure; to say nothing of the need for space to accommodate
growth.”The ‘problem statement’ for the challenge will be announced at the
Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2012, which will take place from April
22-27 next year, the agencies said.Submissions will be judged by an international panel of
representatives from the Singapore government, the maritime industry and academic institutions.SMI is a joint effort by MPA, the Agency for Science, Technology and
Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
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12 October 2011 - 20:09
Singapore Maritime Institute, MPA Call for 'Next Generation Container Port'
The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday has called on the international maritime community to plan, design and operate a next generation port for the republic.
PORTS
12 October 2011 - 20:09
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