A*Star and Seatrium signed a memorandum of understanding (Source: Seatrium)
April 18, 2024From Riviera News
Seatrium Shipyards has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) for product development for the offshore and marine (O&M) sector.
These will be related to new energy and artificial intelligence (AI) research opportunities. The partnership will combine Seatrium's insights into trends and opportunities within the O&M sector with the research capabilities of national platforms such as A*STAR and Singapore's Offshore and Marine Technology Centre.
The parties aim to efficiently and reliably increase the O&M sector's focus on new energy and support the global transition to a low-carbon economy. The partnership will streamline product development and manufacturing processes through machine learning, manufacturing process technology and digital solutions, driving innovation and sustainability in Seatrium's operations.
Areas of focus include the exploration of new energies such as hydrogen and ammonia fuels specifically tailored for marine and offshore applications.
The two organizations will now focus on establishing a sustainable ammonia supply chain and combining it with carbon capture technology to address refueling, transportation and storage challenges.
The partnership will also use AI to explore innovative work in engineering processes, operational efficiencies, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Seatrium said this includes the planned development of large-scale language models to improve ship design and validation turnaround times by automating and streamlining parts of the process. Utilize AI to automate on-site inspections and monitoring and improve operational efficiency.
Since 2008, Seatrium's predecessor companies (Keppel O&M and Sembcorp Marine) and A*STAR have been working on research projects including green transportation, digital design, automation, Internet of Things, and advanced manufacturing.
The results have resulted in the development of new capabilities, including the joint design of the world's first Singapore-made low-UV ballast water treatment system. This environmentally friendly system employs energy-efficient ultraviolet light and unique ultra-low frequency biofouling control to treat ballast water without the use of chemicals.
