NIKA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Denada Permatasari
Mar 26
2 min read

COO Diana Ong representing NIKA in MoU signing, second from the left. Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

We are pleased to announce that NIKA has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 26th March 2025, alongside seven other partner organizations to advance maritime geospatial applications: Jurong Port, Singapore Cruise Centre Pte Ltd, Esri Singapore, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine Singapore (TCOMS), A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC), and the Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP) in the College of Design and Engineering of the National University of Singapore (NUS), to promote knowledge-sharing initiatives and explore geospatial technologies to address real-world challenges.

Announced during Singapore Maritime Week 2025, this strategic partnership will focus on leveraging geospatial technologies to address critical maritime challenges including sea level rise monitoring, and watching for climate, wind and ocean current changes.

The collaboration comes at a significant time as MPA unveiled Singapore's first Maritime Digital Twin, a comprehensive virtual model of Singapore's port designed to improve risk management and operational planning through data-driven insights.

Nika will contribute its expertise in spatial data science and AI-powered geospatial analytics to develop solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability in maritime operations.

This partnership aligns with the Singapore Geospatial Master Plan (2024-2033) and represents an important step in Nika's commitment to supporting Singapore's vision as a leading maritime hub through technological innovation.

We look forward to working closely with MPA and our fellow partners to create impactful geospatial solutions for the maritime industry!

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 maritime and port development, taking on the roles of maritime and port regulator and planner, international maritime centre champion, national maritime representative, and a champion of digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts at regional and international fora such as at the International Maritime Organization and the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.

MPA partners industry, research community and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection, facilitate maritime and port operations and growth, expand multi-domain capabilities, and support the cluster of maritime ancillary services and manpower development. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of the maritime multi-domain and the Port of Singapore.

About Singapore Maritime Week 2025

SMW is an annual gathering of the international maritime community to advance key industry

issues and exchange ideas to bring the sector forward. Driven by MPA, in collaboration with

industry stakeholders and research and educational institutions, SMW brings together key

opinion leaders and industry leaders through conferences, dialogues and forums.

The range of activities and events organised by MPA, industry stakeholders and research and educational institutions, as well as the cosmopolitan profile of participants, reflect the vibrancy and diversity of Singapore as a global hub port and leading international maritime centre.

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