Enviro News Asia, Singapore — The Ministry of Transport of Singapore and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (ROK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Singapore–ROK Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), reinforcing both nations’ shared vision for a sustainable and technologically advanced maritime sector.
The agreement was signed by Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport Mr Jeffrey Siow and ROK’s Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Mr Chun Jae Soo. The document was exchanged by Senior Minister of State for Transport Mr Murali Pillai and Minister Chun Jae Soo, witnessed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Lee Jae Myung, during a ceremony on November 2, 2025.
Under the MOU, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and ROK’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will collaborate on initiatives that drive the maritime industry’s transition toward zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts will include the development of bunkering infrastructure, alignment of technical standards, knowledge exchange, joint trials with research partners, and training programs for maritime professionals.
The partnership also seeks to accelerate digitalisation across maritime operations to enhance information exchange, operational efficiency, and supply chain sustainability.
“This partnership underscores our shared commitment to building a sustainable and future-ready maritime sector,” said Mr Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport. “By advancing clean energy, digital innovation, and skills development, we contribute to global efforts for green shipping and strengthen supply chain resilience.”
Echoing this sentiment, Minister Chun Jae Soo highlighted that Singapore and the Republic of Korea, as leading maritime partners in Asia, “will lead efforts to achieve international shipping decarbonisation. Through this cooperation, both countries will promote the adoption of green fuels and digital solutions, contributing to the sustainable growth of the global maritime sector.” (*)
