SG Nautilus Magazine - SN41

In this issue

This issue of Singapore Nautilus examines how digitalisation is transforming the maritime industry. The feature story highlights how Singapore is sustaining its competitive advantage in the maritime industry by developing capabilities in emerging technologies such as autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence.
In line with the theme, most of this issue's articles highlight areas and trends relevant to digital technology in the maritime industry. The spotlight was shone on INTTRA's Asia Technology Summit, where topics such as blockchain technology and the Internet of Things were discussed. This issue also explores the Singapore-based e-marketplace MOSCORD, which simplifies the procurement process for the maritime sector.
As maritime companies face an uncertain global climate with protectionist trends in trade, Soren Skou, CEO of Maersk, explains how seamless, digital end-to-end solutions can lower the barriers to trade. And Masafumi Kuroki, Executive Director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) emphasises the need for multilateral sharing of information to combat piracy and sea robbery.