by SimPlus | Feb 22, 2018 | News
SimPlus has started to work on the conceptualization, design and development of the LT Mobile platform, which would serve as an information sharing platform between the port operator, lighter vessels, and truckers, to update all parties on real-time arrival information, and thus facilitate just in time resource deployment and tracking.
The proof of concept (POC) project recently won the 2017 Smart Port Competition and was awarded a grant from MPA (refer to MPA’s Facebook post below). It will be trial tested later this year, and subsequently lead to full scale deployment, with integration into Jurong Port’s existing platforms and systems. With this SimPlus adds to its suite of mobile applications for real-time operations tracking ad planning, thus contributing to a smarter port.
MPA is glad to support Chuanyu and his team from Simplus in developing an Information Sharing & Resource Tracking…
Posted by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA on Sunday, 15 April 2018
by SimPlus | Feb 16, 2018 | News
SimPlus in-house developed Vessel Tracking System (vTrack) allows users to view real-time positions of their project vessels, and other vessels in the vicinity. Several additional features allow the users to configure the system to trigger alerts or sound alarms when any pre-set conditions are breached, such as speed, location (using geofencing) etc. Automated planning functionalities can also be embedded into the system, specific to the project requirements. A comprehensive statistics module allows the users to view key highlights of their operations and activities, and even playback any scenarios.
vTrack fully complies with the requirements from authority, and has been actively used by several contractors for projects in the western area of Singapore, which is seeing a myriad of stockpiling, reclamation and dredging projects projects related to the future Tuas Port, Jurong Island, and neighbouring areas.
vTrack is amongst SimPlus’ latest addition to its suite of tools to enable a smarter port, and we are happy to see its successful deployment in the port of Singapore over the past few years. For any queries related to how vTrack can help you enhance navigational safety, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
by SimPlus | Dec 16, 2017 | News
SimPlus’ MAV (Mobile Anchorage View) mobile application has been deployed at PSA Marine for the past few years, and serves to assist the pilots out at sea to get a real-time view of the status of anchorages, thus facilitating their decision on a suitable choice of location to anchor, among the various designated anchorages in the Port of Singapore.
Following up to MAV, SimPlus now has two additional mobile applications under their portfolio at PSA Marine. The applications serve to assist the safety department in their safety monitoring and reporting, as well as facilitate pilot feedback and comments on vessels that they handle.
With this, SimPlus’ suite of mobile applications continues to grow, with the intention of using technology to facilitate a smarter and more efficient port. SimPlus looks forward to continuing this partnership with service providers like PSA Marine and contributing to further enhancing service levels in the port.
by SimPlus | Nov 1, 2017 | News
The SMI Forum 2017, themed “Establishing a Strong Maritime Innovation Ecosystem”, gathered over 200 industry professionals, academia, researchers and government representatives to discuss the essential elements of building a strong maritime innovation ecosystem and share the efforts towards supporting the Sea Transport Industrial Transformation Map to enhance the competitiveness of the maritime industry in Singapore.
SimPlus’ Managing Director, Ms Stuti Nautiyal, was invited to be a Panelist for the Panel Discussion at the SMI Forum 2017, together with representatives from ST Electronics Limited, Kongsberg Maritime Pte Ltd, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, PSA Corporation Limited and Menon Economics AS. The Panel Discussion was moderated by Prof Annie Koh from the Singapore Management University.
As a Singapore start-up that has benefitted from the vibrant maritime innovation ecosystem, tapping on MPA’s Incubation Assistance scheme, SimPlus shared its story and perspectives.
More information about the event can be found on SMI website.
by SimPlus | Oct 6, 2017 | News
In support of Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, the Smart Port Challenge 2017 (SPC 2017) organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), shortlisted 12 start-ups from 81 proposal submissions, to pitch their maritime-related proof-of-concepts (POC) in response to industry challenge statements, on Demo Day.
One of the finalists, SimPlus is proud to have received an Honorable Mention Award at the SPC 2017 event, having been assigned the challenging task of catering to 3 different problem statement owners, for 3 different innovative applications targeted to tackle a series of challenges faced in the maritime industry.
SimPlus’ team spent the last few weeks engaging with MPA, Jurong Port, and CMA CGM, to understand their respective problem statements and operations processes, before embarking on the development of a prototype in response. The theme was aligned perfectly with SimPlus’ own vision of enabling smarter ports, and SimPlus’ broad mantra for the various solutions proposed was to Streamline, Automate, Monitor, Optimize, which was then tailored specifically for the particular challenge on hand.
For port authority MPA, a PortView system was developed, with innovative solutions to Monitor current status, Predict future situation and Avoid hotspots & collision, to smartly and efficiently manage busy port waters.
For port operator Jurong Port, a web-based Information Sharing Platform & Resource Tracking System (iRTS) was developed, to serve as a collaboration tool for lighters and trucks, targeting to reduce mutual waiting and to increase productivity, with the possibility of further extending to optimization of the related resources.
For shipping line CMA CGM, a Container Yard Reservation System (CYRSys) was developed, as a platform to streamline and automate information exchange among shipping lines, truck drivers and facility manager, so as to allow informed and coordinated decision making on arrival times, and forecasted workloads.
Says Chen Chuanyu, Director (Consulting) of SimPlus, “After the SPC event, SimPlus continues to engage with the challenge owners to discuss further development of the prototypes. The SPC event was a good opportunity for our staff to work on challenging new ideas, and quickly build working prototypes from scratch, leveraging on SimPlus’ niche in-house tools and technologies.’
More information about the event can be found here on MPA website and here on MPA YouTube Channel.
