PRESS RELEASEThe Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) Expands
Global Leadership with the Addition of the Maritime
and Port Authority of Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has joined as an associate member, bringing
regulatory and technological expertise to further support MTF’s objectives.

Photo Caption, Front Row (L to R): Nick Brown, Lloyd's Register CEO, Teo Eng Dih Maritime and Port
Authority of Singapore (MPA) Chief Executive and Knut Arild Hareide, Norwegian Maritime Authority
Director, General Shipping and Navigation. Back Row (L to R): Niam Chiang Meng, MPAChairman, Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Business Development, PierreSames, DNV Senior Vice President, Strategic Development Director and Dr. M. Abdul Rahim, ClassNK,Corporate Officer, Managing Director, Europe and Africa.

November.30.2023. LONDON Today, the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), whose
founding members include ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, ClassNK, Japan’s Maritime Bureau,

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Norwegian Maritime Authority
and the U.K.’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency, welcomed the Maritime and Port Authorityof Singapore (MPA) as an associate member, further strengthening MTF’s collaborative
approach to advancing safety and sustainability in the maritime industry.
As the port authority, maritime and port planner, and National Maritime Representative, MPA
plays an important role in driving the global maritime transformation. MPA will bring its
regulatory expertise, technology and innovation experience and networks to the partnershipwith MTF. MPA will also collaborate with the classification societies and Flag States on
research and projects in areas such as safe testing, crew training and adoption of alternative
fuels.
Attending and signing on behalf of the MTF founding members, Knut Arild Hareide, Director
General of Shipping and Navigation for the Norwegian Maritime Authority said, “It’s great tohave more Flag State representation within MTF, adding to our collective experience andexpanding MTF’s global footprint and reach. We will continue to work with all our MTF
member partners as we work together to help guide the maritime industry through thechallenges ahead.”
Also representing MTF members during the signing, Nick Brown, CEO of Lloyd’s Register
said, “MPA is truly a collaborative partner in safety and sustainability across the maritimeindustry. It is committed to advancing emissions reduction through a variety of measures
including green and digital shipping corridors and the use of future fuels. MPA’s fresh
perspectives on decarbonization, digitalization and automation will be an asset to theMaritime Technologies Forum, and we are delighted to welcome them as an associatemember.”
Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA said, “This collaboration with MTF builds on MPA’sexisting partnership and ongoing work with various classification societies and Flag States.
Collaboration and knowledge sharing with like-minded partners is key to addressing theindustry’s most pressing challenges. MPA looks forward to working with MTF to undertake
research and projects to further technological innovations, and develop regulations andstandards to ensure the safe implementation of maritime technologies and solutions.”

About MTF
The MTF is a forum of Flag States and Classification Societies established to provide
technical and regulatory expertise to benefit the maritime industry. The role of the Forum isto work together on research which it will publish to the maritime industry and draw onregulatory expertise to be able to offer unbiased advice to the shipping sector. It will seek togive guidance on the use of alternative fuels and increased levels of automation in theindustry. Furthermore, it will allow for the safe testing and adoption of new technologies andit will help shape world-leading regulation.

The Flag State administrations include Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism, Japan; the Norwegian Maritime Authority; and the Maritime andCoastguard Agency, United Kingdom. The Classification Society members are ABS, DNV,
LR and ClassNK.
About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
MPA was established on 2 February 1996 with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier
global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s
strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s port and maritime

development, taking on the roles of port authority, maritime and port regulator and planner,international maritime centre champion, national maritime representative and a champion ofdigitalisation and decarbonisation efforts at regional and international fora such as at theInternational Maritime Organization. MPA partners industry, research community and otheragencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our waters, facilitate
maritime and port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services,and develops maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation policies and plans, R&D andmanpower development. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of themaritime domain and Port of Singapore. In 2022, Singapore remained one of the world’s
busiest transshipment hubs with a container throughput of 37.3 million 20-foot equivalent units(TEUs).
Issued on behalf of the Maritime Technologies Forum and the Maritime and Port Authorityof Singapore. For more information, please contact
Jesse Lashbrook
Strategic Marketing DirectorABS
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