Kongsberg Digital and PSA Marine have entered into a strategic collaboration to enhance maritime harbour pilot training, using simulation technology to equip PSA Marine’s harbour pilots with advanced skills to navigate the growing complexities of maritime operations, including autonomous ships and sustainable propulsion systems.
Headquartered in Singapore, PSA Marine provides integrated marine services which are primarily pilotage and towage services, catering to the ports and terminals, oil and gas, shipping, and renewable energy sectors. The company provides essential pilotage service to more than 180,000 vessels annually in the Port of Singapore, ranked as the world's busiest container transhipment hub.
Kongsberg has an office in Singapore and its simulators are in use with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Police Coast Guard (SPCG), Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) and Center of Excellence of Maritime Safety (CEMS).
PSA Marine will install advanced simulators from Kongsberg Digital in April 2025. The simulator suite will include a Full Mission Bridge Simulator and a Full Mission Tug Bridge Simulator. These systems would immerse the PSA Marine harbour pilots in hyper-realistic environments, tailored to Singapore’s unique maritime conditions, enabling them to practice critical scenarios such as navigating dense traffic, managing new vessel types, and responding to emergencies.
"We are excited to partner with Kongsberg to fortify our operational and training competencies towards safer and more efficient navigation," Er Wei Lim, Managing Director at PSA Marine, said. "The collaboration underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence, empowering our people with the advanced technologies and skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. We look forward to future collaborations to co-create innovative maritime solutions together."
“We are proud to partner with PSA Marine, an organisation that shares our vision for advancing maritime safety and efficiency," Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director of Maritime Simulation at Kongsberg Digital, said. "Our simulation technology bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, preparing PSA Marine’s harbour pilots to excel in an evolving industry. Together, we will gain experience and set a new benchmark for maritime pilot training and innovation.”