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Singapore, 25 March 2025 – Singapore Polytechnic (SP) makes a significant debut at Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2025, demonstrating its commitment to driving innovation and talent development in the maritime sector. At this premier event, where global maritime leaders converge to explore the latest in digitalisation and decarbonisation, SP showcases its integrated solutions and forges strategic partnerships to advance Singapore's position as a leading maritime hub. SP’s Pavilion is at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 406, Booth H20.

Showcasing Integrated Maritime Solutions

SP’s participation at SMW features its cross-domain capabilities through three distinct zones:

• Maritime Services
• Digitalisation
• Talent & Transformation

These zones spotlight SP’s contribution to developing maritime talent and capabilities. Detailed showcases across the three zones can be found in Annex A.

Furthermore, SP presents outstanding student projects featuring innovative solutions in maritime search and rescue, underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and gender equity within the industry. More details on these projects are available in Annex B.

Strategic Partnerships to Propel Maritime Growth

SP solidifies its commitment to the maritime sector by forging strategic partnerships with the Republic of Singapore Navy and SMTC Global. The partnerships strengthen Singapore's maritime talent pipeline through enhanced educational and professional development programmes, while facilitating knowledge exchange between industry and academia. Further details about the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) are provided in Annex C.

SP Experts Lead Discussions on Maritime’s Future

The following SP experts contribute to the SMW 2025 programme through a series of presentations:

• Enhancing Application Resources & Operation with Video AI System & AIoT Platform by Tan Chee Seng, Centre Director, SP 5G&AIoT Centre
• Accelerating Digitalisation & Decarbonisation Conference by Capt. Chatur Wahyu, Director, Singapore Maritime Academy
• AI in Maritime Training: A Trainer’s Eyes & Ears by Vishakha Lall, Lead Research Engineer, SP 5G&AIoT Centre
• Redefining Maritime Careers: How Fractional Work is Transforming Talent Management by Emma Meyer, Senior Manager, SP Business Innovation Centre

Additional details regarding their presentations and a comprehensive programme of SP’s involvement in SMW and related activities are available in Annex D.

Ms Georgina Phua, Deputy Principal (Development) of Singapore Polytechnic, said, at Singapore Maritime Week 2025, Singapore Polytechnic reaffirms our longstanding commitment to the maritime sector through education, research, and industry partnerships. Our collaborations with the Republic of Singapore Navy and SMTC Global underscore our dedication to talent development and capability building, ensuring that maritime professionals and students are equipped with future-ready skills. By leveraging our interdisciplinary expertise and fostering real-world learning opportunities, we are proud to play a pivotal role in strengthening Singapore’s position as a global maritime hub and shaping the next generation of industry leaders.

Recognising the importance of continuous skills development, SP’s National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning (NACE@SP) is committed to enhancing companies' skills development capabilities to support company and workforce transformation in the maritime sector. Workplace learning offers a powerful solution by enabling employees to develop new skills in their daily work. This ensures that the workforce stays updated with industry advancements and technologies, while directly addressing skills gaps. Workplace learning enhances adaptability by fostering a skilled and knowledgeable workforce, ultimately driving organisational performance and competitiveness in the maritime industry. More information on Workplace Learning and NACE@SP can be found at the SP’s Pavilion and is available in Annex E.

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