Seatrium shipyard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) on developing products for the offshore and marine (O&M) sector
These will be related to research opportunities in new energies and artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration combines Seatrium’s insights into trends and opportunities within the O&M sector with the research capabilities of A*STAR and its national platforms such as the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore.
The parties aim to boost the O&M sector’s pivot to new energies efficiently and reliably, and support the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Through machine learning, manufacturing process technologies and digital solutions, the collaboration will also streamline product development and manufacturing processes, and promote innovation and sustainability in Seatrium’s operations.
The focus areas include exploring new energies such as hydrogen and ammonia fuel, specifically tailored for offshore and marine applications.
Both organisations will now focus on establishing a sustainable ammonia supply chain and addressing bunkering, transport and storage challenges coupled with carbon capture technologies.
The partnership will also use AI to explore innovative work in engineering processes, operational efficiency, and decision-making across project lifecycles. Seatrium said this includes the planned development of large language models to improve vessel design and validation turnaround by automating and streamlining parts of the process. AI will be used to automate work site inspection and surveillance for improved operational efficiency.
Since 2008, Seatrium’s predecessor entities (Keppel O&M and Sembcorp Marine) and A*STAR have worked on research projects such as green shipping, digital design, automation, internet of things and advanced manufacturing.
The outcomes have culminated in the development of new capabilities, including codesigning the world’s first made-in-Singapore low ultraviolet ballast water treatment system. This eco-friendly system employs energy-efficient ultra-violet rays and proprietary ultra-low frequency biofouling control for the chemical-free treatment of ballast water.
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