by SimPlus | Jun 27, 2016 | News
In collaboration with MPA, SimPlus is working on projects to enhance the safety of port waters and the Singapore Straits. An update was provided to members of SSA where project objectives and key results were discussed.
Work is underway on the development of a Near-term Collision Prediction and Avoidance System which receives live AIS data feeds, and detects and highlights to the user any build-up of scenarios of high risk. A prototype of the system is being tested at MPA’s Port Operation Control Centre, and there is also a possibility of it being deployed out at sea, for use by pilots and ship masters.
In addition SimPlus is also applying its Vessel Traffic Simulation platform to evaluate a few different traffic management schemes for the Singapore Straits, with the intention of bringing down the risk in key high density regions. This project also relates to SimPlus’ STS (Ship Traffic Simulator), as part of the SESAME Straits project, in collaboration with the Norwegian research team.
More information about safe passage in the Singapore Strait can be found on MPA YouTube Channel (eastbound and westbound).
by SimPlus | Apr 27, 2016 | News
SimPlus has been awarded by MPA to undertake the “Consultancy Study for Capacity Planning of Anchorage Space and Marine Traffic’.
The study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current status of usage of resources like anchorages and waterways, benchmark the same against other leading ports, and scientifically quantify the capacity of the anchorages and waterway keeping in mind the mix of vessel types, movement patterns and dwell times.
SimPlus has conducted several capacity planning and risk assessment studies in the past, and will tap on its vast experience to undertake this project, due for completion in 2017.
by SimPlus | Apr 27, 2016 | News
SimPlus has been commissioned by Jurong Port Pte. Ltd. to envision, design and develop a Port Capacity Planning System (PCPS). The system will target to scientifically quantify the impact to Capacity or Performance, based on changes in influencing input parameters.
The system is intended to model macro-level operations at Jurong Port, namely at the quay, yard and gate.
by SimPlus | Nov 27, 2015 | News
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is planning reclamation and dredging works for the development of the Tuas Terminal Phase 2. Given the additional traffic created due to project activities and other ongoing projects in the vicinity, it is important to systematically assess the safety of navigation within the affected waterways. SimPlus has won the consultancy contract to conduct a Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for the 1st year of such project activities, before the actual project works begin.
SimPlus will continue to work closely with MPA and the contractors undertaking the project works, to constantly monitor the situation and ensure the safety of navigation.
by SimPlus | Oct 7, 2015 | News
The third High Level Advisory Board meeting for the Straits e-navigation Alliance (SENA) was conducted on 7 October at Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre. SimPlus presented its work on the Ship Traffic Simulator (STS), a SENA funded project under the theme of “Secure, Efficient, and Safe maritime traffic Management in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS)” as part of the highly important testbed for the IMO’s e-navigation concept.
STS is a decision support system that helps ships evaluate their passage plans for transiting through SOMS. It also assesses the feasibility of any proposed traffic management plans before their implementation in the real world. Maritime personnel will be able to use STS as a component in the next generation VTS when new e-Navigation services are introduced between 2015 and 2020.
SENA consists of members from IMO, IHO, IALA, ICS, BIMCO, CIRM, as well as the maritime administrations of Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway and Singapore.
by SimPlus | Sep 27, 2015 | News
SimPlus was invited by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore to present at the first session in its innovation exchange sharing series, an initiative under the innovation working committee with the purpose of generating wider awareness of MPA’s efforts in cultivating and working with technology partners/suppliers to deliver innovative solutions for the port.SimPlus’ Managing Director, Ms Stuti Nautiyal, presented an overview of the work SimPlus has done for the Port of Singapore and the region, with a special emphasis on innovation related to vessel traffic management, which was the theme of the session. The Chief Executive of MPA and several senior management and staff members attended the session. SimPlus is proud to be MPA’s partner in devising and developing innovative solutions, with the joint aim of making the Singapore Port a smarter and more efficient one.
