The EOI is part of MPA and PSA’s efforts to explore autonomous technologies and assess their technological readiness, operational feasibility, and safety for use in port operations

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and PSA Singapore (PSA) have launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite proposals to develop and test autonomous inter-gateway container feeder vessel operations within Singapore’s port.

2. Inter-gateway container feeder vessels move containers between terminals within the Port of Singapore (e.g., between Tuas and Pasir Panjang terminals), playing a crucial role in daily port operations. As vessel traffic grows, it is important to ensure that such movements are conducted efficiently, safely, and reliably.

Autonomous capabilities advance

3. The EOI is part of MPA and PSA’s efforts to explore autonomous technologies and assess their technological readiness, operational feasibility, and safety for use in port operations. The inter-gateway context provides an operationally rigorous environment to assess productivity, safety, and sustainability benefits. As autonomous capabilities advance, they are also expected to create new career opportunities, including remote vessel monitoring and operations, autonomous systems engineering, maritime data analytics, and specialised technical maintenance roles.

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Plans for a remote operations centre, 

4. The EOI also includes plans for a remote operations centre, where information from vessels’ sensors and port traffic data will be integrated to enable real-time monitoring and timely intervention. This will form part of the core safety and assurance system for autonomous operations.

PSA’s operational and integration requirements

5. Applicants are expected to address several key considerations in their proposals, such as navigational safety, interaction with manned vessels, traffic management, system redundancy, cybersecurity, human-machine interfaces, and regulatory compliance. Proposals should articulate the operational limits, technological readiness, and risk mitigation measures relevant to inter-gateway deployment. Proposals must also include viable business models, and ensure that their solutions meet PSA’s operational and integration requirements.

About : MPA 

MPA was established in 1996 with the mission to develop Singapore as a global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA takes on multiple roles as Singapore’s maritime and port regulator and planner, champion of the international maritime centre, national maritime representative, and champion of maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts. MPA partners with the industry, research community, and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection, facilitate maritime and port operations and growth, expand multi-domain capabilities, and support the cluster of maritime services and manpower development.

About the Port of Singapore

The Port of Singapore comprises several facilities and terminals that handle a wide range of cargo in various forms, including containers, conventional cargo, and bulk cargo. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of the Port of Singapore, including terminal operators such as PSA Corporation and Jurong Port Pte Ltd.

6. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals by 24 July 2026, 12.00 PM. Further information and submission guidelines are available at the MPA website.

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