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Singapore's Seaport To Be
World's First Wi-Max-Ready By 2008 |
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MPA And IDA Launch The
Infocomm@SeaPort Programme |
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By early 2008, all ships in Singapore can
have access to mobile wireless broadband, allowing real-time and
data-intensive communications between the ships and their customers and
business partners. |
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Thanks to WISEPORT (WIreless-broadband-access
for SEaPORT ), activities that could only be done onshore previously can
now be achieved offshore as well, from regulatory filings, to broadband
communications, to real-time access to navigational data. |
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WISEPORT is one of the initial projects
under the Infocomm@SeaPort programme, which aims to provide a mobile
wireless broadband network within 15km from Singapore's southern
coastline. |
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WISEPORT will provide a low-cost,
high-bandwidth and secure access. |
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The Infocomm@SeaPort programme was launched
this morning by Mr Raymond Lim, Minister of Transport and Second
Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the opening of the 2nd International
Maritime - Port Technology and Development Conference (MTEC 2007). |
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Infocomm@SeaPort Programme |
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The Infocomm@SeaPort programme is a
collaboration between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). |
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The two agencies will jointly set aside S$12
million for the programme, which aims to catalyse business
transformation and operational excellence in the port community through
the use of innovative infocomm technologies. |
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Several initial projects have already been
identified under the programme. Through the deployment of new services
using infocomm, these projects aim to enhance communications in the port
community, improve operations management, and increase the port
community's handling capacity. |
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Some of the other projects being
explored include conducting trials in the use of infocomm to
enhance and optimise the car transhipment planning and operations,
and automating some of the current labour-intensive processes in
the bunker supply chain. |
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To provide strategic direction to the
programme, a Steering Committee consisting of government agencies
and key industry players was formed in August 2007 to identify
innovative deployments of infocomm in the ports, so as to
strengthen the core logistics infrastructure of our economy. |
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Later this year, MPA and IDA will
jointly initiate a Call-For-Collaboration (CFC) to develop new
WISEPORT content and software applications for the seaport
community. |
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These content and applications could
range from messaging services that allow ships to communicate more
cost-effectively with other parties, to applications that allow
ships to book maritime services through the high-speed network. |
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BG (NS) Tay Lim Heng, Chief Executive
Officer, MPA said, "As a leading global seaport, the use of
technology is important. The Infocomm@SeaPort programme will
extend our current efforts to develop and promote the use of
industry-wide infocomm technology systems. We hope that the
maritime community will capitalise on this advanced port infocomm
infrastructure to improve their operations further and also to
generate new business areas in Singapore. The MPA will continue to
put in place advanced technology to ensure that Singapore remains
an attractive port of call in terms of operational efficiency and
high service quality." |
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Commenting on this milestone, Mr Chan
Yeng Kit, Chief Executive Officer, IDA said, "The Infocomm@SeaPort
programme is an integral part of IDA's iN2015 masterplan to
enhance the economic competitiveness of Singapore through the use
of infocomm. Infocomm can significantly enhance the capabilities
and efficiencies of our ports, and entrench our reputation as a
global transhipment hub. The improved port community
infrastructure will further strengthen our position as a global
Supply Chain Nerve Centre." |
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2nd International Maritime - Port
Technology and Development Conference (MTEC) |
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The launch of Infocomm@SeaPort at
today’s MTEC opening was fitting, as the conference aims to bring
together researchers and practitioners from the international
maritime and port industry to share new developments, concepts and
practices and exchange views and experiences. |
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Taking place in Singapore for the
first time, the conference is jointly organised by MPA and the
National University of Singapore with Nanyang Technological
University, and co-organised by the Port of Rotterdam and Delft
University of Technology. MTEC 2007 will be held from 26 to 28
September 2007. |
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Some of the areas of discussion during
the three-day conference include: |
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i) Port planning
design, development in port technologies and Operations and Supply
Chain Management and Technologies;
ii) Latest techniques
and innovations in Offshore and Marine Engineering; and
iii) Adoption of
maritime R&D in maritime environment, navigation and security
issues. |
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ISSUED BY THE MARITIME AND PORT
AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE AND INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
SINGAPORE |
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About Maritime and Port Authority
of Singapore |
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The Maritime and Port Authority of
Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996. It safeguards
Singapore's strategic maritime interests and is the driving force
behind Singapore's continued push as a global hub port and an
International Maritime Centre (IMC). |
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With its appointment as the champion
agency to spearhead Singapore’s development as an IMC in 2003, the
MPA is expanding the Singapore maritime industry by developing a
strong and attractive cluster of ancillary services. |
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These range from, among others, ship
broking, ship management, marine insurance, shipping finance,
maritime legal/arbitration services, R&D initiatives, and maritime
education and training. The MPA also promotes Singapore's
strengths as a hub port and a quality ship registry. |
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About Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore |
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The Infocomm Development Authority of
Singapore (IDA) is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic
global infocomm hub. IDA uses an integrated approach to developing
info-communications in Singapore. |
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This involves nurturing a competitive
telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with
programmes and schemes for both local and international companies.
For more news and information, visit
www.ida.gov.sg. |
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Source:
www.ida.gov.sg Media Release
26 Sep 2007 |
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