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Singapore and India have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on advancing maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts. The agreement, formalised on March 25, 2025, aims to establish a partnership focused on enhancing the sustainability of the maritime sector through the development of innovative technologies and the promotion of green marine fuels.

The LOI was signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary of India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The ceremony was attended by Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Ministry of Transport, Singapore, and Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways of India.

Objectives of the Partnership

The partnership outlined in the LOI includes collaboration on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation projects. Both nations will focus on identifying key stakeholders who can contribute to these efforts. Additionally, the two countries aim to formalise the partnership by creating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) between Singapore and India.

The GDSC initiative will be a significant step toward enhancing collaboration on the development of technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the maritime sector. This initiative also seeks to promote the adoption of digital solutions to improve operational efficiencies in the shipping industry.