Singapore and Japan sign MOC

Singapore and Japan sign MOC


The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Ports and Harbours Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) at the sideline of the International Symposium on LNG bunkering in Yokohama, Japan. The MOC covers port planning, port management and technological development in the port sector.

Signed by CEO of MPA, Andrew Tan and Director-General of Ports and Harbours Bureau, MLIT, Michio Kikuchi, the MOC further strengthens the bilateral ties between MPA and MLIT. The two organisations also enjoy a strong cooperative working relationship at international and regional forums such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the Co-operative Mechanism on Safety of Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.

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Michio said: “The situation surrounding port sectors is dramatically changing. For example, the size of container vessels is getting larger. Shipping lines are restructuring their business strategies, including decisions on alliances. The International Maritime Organization is strengthening regulations on emissions from vessels. For Asian region to develop, it is very important that Japan and Singapore address these common issues in a collaborative manner. Based on this MOC, we are striving to forge a closer partnership with MPA to contribute to sustainable development of ports in Japan and Singapore.”

Andrew said: “The signing of the MOC is timely given the changes taking place in the maritime sector with the advent of new technologies, rise of the digital economy and shifts in world trade. The MOC will enhance the level of cooperation between MPA and MLIT. New activities envisaged under the MOC include more regular meetings, to be held alternately in Singapore and Japan, greater cooperation and exchange of information, as well as promoting collaboration between port operators and entities such as research institutes. We also look forward to working with leading ports such as Yokohama to promote LNG bunkering in the region.”

For more information visit www.mpa.gov.sg

10th April 2017

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