SG, Vietnam forge stronger maritime and port cooperation

They vowed to explore collaboration in areas such as maritime digitalisation.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Vinamarine) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen maritime and port cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam. 

Under the MoU, the MPA and Vinamarine will explore collaboration and exchange views on areas including maritime digitalisation, port state control inspection, maritime training of personnel, and green shipping initiatives.

“The MoU is a testament to the commitment between Singapore and Vietnam to address common challenges, exchange experiences and to co-develop practical solutions towards more efficient and sustainable shipping. I look forward to working with the Vinamarine team to achieve our shared objectives,” Teo Eng Dih, MPA chief executive, said.