This press release was issued by DNV.

DNV has launched Phase Two of its Centre of Excellence for Maritime Decarbonization & Smart Shipping (COE) in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to advancing, new fuels, remote operations, and autonomous solutions, across the maritime sector. Supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Economic Development Board, the expanded centre reinforces Singapore’s position as a global hub for smart and sustainable maritime transformation.

First launched in 2021, Phase 2 of the Centre’s rollout marks a shift from developing pilot projects to building scalable platforms focussed on the acceleration of maritime decarbonization and the broader adoption of smart shipping systems and processes. As part of this new scope, the COE will support projects that are working on developing next generation remote operation systems, AI enabled decision-making tools, and workload redistribution software that helps safely to move complex tasks from ship to shore.

The expanded COE will bring additional local experts with expertise in autonomy, cyber security, remote operations centres, and emissions and data management, to support Singapore based maritime entities in developing and scaling remote and automated solutions through targeted training, advisory services and standards development.

Phase 2 will help the COE act as an even greater force multiplier for the Singaporean maritime sector by enabling companies to create new business models based around smart shipping. A recent example is DNV’s application of its global Remote Operations Assurance (ROA) audit framework in a joint development project with Seatrium. The ROA assessment supported Seatrium’s advancement of its AssetCare platform, taking it from remote monitoring to remote control operations, demonstrating how the COE can help industry partners build new capabilities and unlock opportunities.

In its first phase, the COE conducted several feasibility studies, technical assessments and advisory work commissioned by government agencies and industry stakeholders. Key projects included a vessel‑electrification feasibility study for Anglo American in support of the Waterways Watch Society, safe ammonia bunkering guidelines developed for the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, and a joint study with the Singapore Maritime Foundation examining the future of seafarers. The COE also partnered with local organizations such as the MPA and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and other stakeholders on applied research, pilot projects, and capability‑building efforts in decarbonization, digitalization, and emerging maritime technologies.