India, Singapore Draft MoU Roadmap To Build Sustainable Shipping And Digital Maritime Links
India and Singapore are stepping up efforts to deepen maritime cooperation, with both countries working on a detailed roadmap to support a digital shipping corridor and environmentally sustainable maritime infrastructure.
The proposed plan, currently under discussion, will lay the groundwork for a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aligning with global efforts to decarbonise the shipping industry.
The update was confirmed by Vijay Kumar, Secretary at India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a statement to news agency PTI on the sidelines of Singapore Maritime Week, which is taking place from 20 to 24 April.
"A roadmap for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being worked out with infrastructure details," Kumar was quoted as saying by PTI, highlighting that discussions are focused on practical aspects such as investment requirements, storage capacity, pipelines, bunkering systems and anticipated demand for green fuels.
The upcoming MoU builds on a Letter of Intent signed last year at the same event by Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, covering maritime digitalisation and green shipping initiatives.
Officials believe the partnership is strategically aligned, with India offering cost-effective green energy resources and Singapore bringing its strength as a leading global maritime hub.
