Singapore launched a new platform, OCEANS-X, at the opening ceremony of Singapore Maritime Week , which aims to enhance maritime digital connectivity and support global trade flows.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jeffrey Siow, Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, announced the launch of OCEANS-X, a new data exchange and Application Programming Interface (API) platform developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
Siow stated that the platform will facilitate data exchange between regulators, port operators, shipping companies, and international partners, enabling interoperability across different maritime systems.
According to the MPA, OCEANS-X provides secure system-to-system connectivity across the maritime ecosystem, enabling maritime companies and government agencies to directly exchange trusted data.
Ultimately, this connectivity enables integrated digital services for better service delivery, more efficient port operations, smoother trade flows, and stronger connectivity with global ports.
Organized by MPA, SMW 2026 took place from April 20 to 24 this year, bringing together more than 20,000 participants from nearly 80 countries and regions, including ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders, and maritime professionals.
This year marked the 20th SMW. Themed "Actions Meet Ambition," the event provided a platform for participants to exchange views on common challenges facing the international shipping industry and explore practical solutions.
Key topics discussed included maritime decarbonization, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as cybersecurity, financing, and workforce transformation.
