Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has on Tuesday formalized six industry and academic partnerships to advance maritime decarbonization, cybersecurity, talent development.

SP said in a statement that the partnerships bring together port operators, technology companies, academic institutions and international partners to build long-term maritime capability.

The partnerships, signed at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2026, reflect SP’s intent to develop a connected ecosystem of expertise that translates the sector’s ambitions into workforce-ready outcomes.

The six collaborations span talent development, maritime cybersecurity, and decarbonization, each drawing on a diverse mix of partners to ensure that training and capability development remain grounded in real operational needs.

SP, through its Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA), has entered into partnerships with MLA College, PSA Marine, and ST Engineering AirX to strengthen maritime talent pathways across the career lifecycle.

Through a collaboration with MLA College, SMA graduates and alumni will gain access to BSc and MSc programs validated by the University of Plymouth, supported by aligned curricula, and eligible for relevant government funding schemes.

The partnership with PSA Marine covers joint training courses, continuing education initiatives, and collaborative talent recruitment efforts.

SP has also partnered with ST Engineering AirX to develop and deliver specialized training for Wing-in-Ground (WIG) Craft operations at the intersection of maritime and aviation technologies.

SP, through SMA, its Center of Excellence in Maritime Safety (CEMS) and School of Computing (SoC), has entered into a Training Collaboration Agreement with the Singapore University of Technology and Design’s (SUTD) iTrust center to co-develop training that strengthens workforce capabilities in maritime cyber risk management.

Under this collaboration, SP and SUTD will launch the Advanced Maritime Cybersecurity for Shipboard Operations course, designed to equip seafarers with practical skills to identify and respond to cyber threats targeting critical shipboard systems.

SP, together with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Pyxis and Sea Forrest, will jointly develop and deliver the Electric Harbour Craft (eHC) Continuing Education & Training (CET) course, including a Certificate of Proficiency in Handling and Operating Fully Electric Small Craft Vessels.

Rounding out SP’s international reach, a partnership with VOC Port India will enable VOC Port personnel to participate in SMA’s LNG, methanol, and ammonia bunkering training programs.

“The partnerships we are formalizing this week reflect the kind of ecosystem-building that the maritime sector needs,

“The industry is navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape across areas such as cybersecurity, decarbonization, digitalization and talent development, and by bringing together port operators, technology companies, academic institutions, and international partners, SP is working to ensure that the capabilities being built today are relevant, connected, and durable enough to serve the sector well into the future,” said Tan Yen Yen, Deputy Principal (Development), Singapore Polytechnic.

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