As Singapore advances long-term strategies to safeguard its coastlines against projected sea-level rise, SimPlus has been appointed to undertake a comprehensive maritime traffic analysis study to assess the operational and navigational implications of proposed coastal protection measures for Singapore’s port and marine traffic systems.
The study forms part of broader efforts to evaluate the feasibility of shoreline protection systems designed to enhance Singapore’s coastal resilience while ensuring the continued efficiency and safety of maritime operations in one of the world’s busiest shipping hubs.
SimPlus is leveraging advanced marine traffic simulation models to analyse how proposed protection measures may affect vessel movements, port accessibility, navigational safety, and overall marine traffic capacity. The study evaluates a wide range of vessel classes and ship sizes operating within Singapore waters, considering both present and future traffic scenarios.
To support the analysis, SimPlus integrates multiple maritime data sources, including the Port Traffic Management System (PTMS), Automated Identification System (AIS) records, and Ship Size Study datasets. These datasets are used to model vessel arrival patterns, traffic distributions, queueing behaviour, and navigational interactions under different protection system configurations.
The simulations assess the potential impact of vessel queueing and associated navigational risks arising from modified waterways, access channels, or operational constraints introduced by future coastal protection infrastructure. Historical marine traffic data, together with forecasted growth in vessel traffic and changing ship characteristics, are incorporated to determine the long-term marine traffic capacity and operational feasibility of the proposed systems.
The study findings will provide valuable technical insights to support planning, design optimisation, and risk assessment for future coastal protection developments, helping stakeholders balance climate adaptation objectives with the operational needs of Singapore’s maritime sector.
As a leading maritime and port technology consultancy, SimPlus specialises in marine traffic simulation, port planning, and navigational risk assessment studies.
SimPlus is proud to support the successful launch of OHS-Sapphire, a first-of-its-kind digital solution introduced by PSA Marine to provide shipmasters with real-time delivery updates for vessel supplies while alongside Singapore terminals.
OHS-Sapphire is integrated into PSA Marine’s ONEHANDSHAKE™ digital platform and enhances visibility across the maritime supply chain by enabling shipmasters and vessel operators to receive timely updates on the delivery status of supplies such as spare parts and food provisions.
As the system developer, SimPlus designed and implemented the digital solution architecture to facilitate seamless information flow between maritime stakeholders, helping to improve operational coordination, reduce uncertainty, and optimise resource utilisation for both vessel crews and logistics providers.
The solution supports more efficient planning onboard vessels by providing greater transparency over delivery timing and status. This allows ship crews to better organise operational activities while reducing waiting time and improving turnaround efficiency.
“We are honoured to partner PSA Marine in delivering OHS-Sapphire as part of the maritime industry’s digital transformation journey,” said Ye Rong, Director for Technology at SimPlus. “The solution demonstrates how digital technologies can enhance operational visibility and collaboration across the port ecosystem while contributing to more sustainable and efficient maritime operations.”
Singapore remains one of the world’s busiest transhipment hubs, with more than 1,000 container vessels berthing and 3,000 vessels anchored in Singapore waters each month. OHS-Sapphire is expected to further strengthen operational coordination within the port ecosystem, with plans to extend the solution to vessels at Singapore anchorages.
The launch of OHS-Sapphire reflects SimPlus’ continued commitment to supporting innovation and digitalisation in the maritime sector through the development of practical, user-centric technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and stakeholder connectivity.
About SimPlus
SimPlus is a technology and engineering solutions provider specialising in simulation, digitalisation, and operational analytics for the maritime and port industries. The company develops advanced decision-support and operational systems that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across complex maritime environments.
The World Maritime Day theme for the year is “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community“. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and to highlight the important – yet under-utilized – contribution of women within the maritime sector.
Empowering women fuels thriving economies across the world, spurs growth and development, and benefits everyone working in the global maritime community in the drive towards safe, secure, clean and sustainable shipping.
At SimPlus, we believe in gender equality at all levels. Starting with our founder Stuti Nautiyal, who worked hand in hand with her two co-founders, to lay the foundations of SimPlus, and henceforth the many talented technical staff, administrative staff and consultants we have had with us. The ladies have been as strong a pillar of support and strength at SimPlus, as their male counterparts. On SimPlus’ journey, with partners and clients, we have worked with and learnt from some amazing ladies, who have carved a niche for themselves in their professions.
To all past and present female staff at SimPlus – a big Thank You for your contributions! May you continue to soar high, and empower other women along the way!
Mr. Chen Chuanyu, SimPlus’ Director for Consulting Services, was recently appointed as a member of the Singapore Maritime Institute Technology Advisory Panel (“TAP”). Mr. Chen has over 20 years of experience in using computer simulation and data analytics to solve operational problems for the maritime industry. He has spearheaded SimPlus’ SmartPort initiatives, which serve as the building blocks of technology enablers for the Port of Singapore, notably including proactive anchorage management, remote pilotage, and Just-in-Time vessel arrivals.
The Singapore Maritime Institute (“SMI”) is a joint collaboration among Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA”), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (“A*STAR”) and Singapore Economic Development Board (“EDB”) as a Whole-of-Government initiative to support and promote maritime research, education and training.
Each year SMI rolls out research initiatives to support the maritime industry in Singapore. To ensure that the initiatives are of high scientific merits and high industry relevance, a TAP consisting of both local and international technology leaders from both the industry and academia were formed since 2015, as a structured platform to review submissions on SMI research programmes and projects.
SimPlus is honoured to be part of the TAP and looks forward to further contributing to Singapore’s Maritime R&D roadmap.
On MPA’s invitation, SimPlus has set up a base at the Maritime Innovation Lab (MIL). The ongoing research project for a Proof-of-Concept for Just in Time Planning and Coordination System is parked under the MIL setup.
The MIL is part of the broader MPA Living Lab efforts and consists of both physical and digital aspects to serve as a co-creation platform for innovation. The purpose-built facility will create an environment that enables experimentation and the test-bedding of innovative port services and intelligent ship operations. It also supports the Sea Transport Industry Transformation Map through encouraging open innovation and R&D partnerships among industry, regulator and the research and technology communities. Through the MIL setup, SimPlus will continue actively engaging in the latest innovation projects for the maritime industry.
Mr. Chen Chuanyu, SimPlus’ Director for Consulting Services, was recently appointed as a member of the Singapore Maritime Institute Technology Advisory Panel (“TAP”). Mr. Chen has over 20 years of experience in using computer simulation and data analytics to solve operational problems for the maritime industry. He has spearheaded SimPlus’ SmartPort initiatives, which serve as the building blocks of technology enablers for the Port of Singapore, notably including proactive anchorage management, remote pilotage, and Just-in-Time vessel arrivals.
On MPA’s invitation, SimPlus has set up a base at the Maritime Innovation Lab (MIL). The ongoing research project for a Proof-of-Concept for 
