PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

The Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2024 gathered industry leaders to advance “Smarter Ships, Smarter Ports, and Smarter Energy.”

Held over November 6 and 7, this year’s conference, hosted at the Conrad Centennial Singapore, provided a platform for maritime, energy, and sustainability experts to connect, inspire, and innovate. The program featured impactful keynotes, sessions, and networking opportunities that emphasized the synergy between Singaporean and Norwegian leaders in the fields of maritime technology, decarbonization, and green financing.

highlights

Launch of EcoSubsea in Singapore

EcoSubsea made its official launch in Singapore at the conference with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, introducing its groundbreaking hull-cleaning technology to the region. This solution is ten times faster than traditional methods, helping reduce emissions and fuel consumption while speeding up port operations!

Singapore Energy Transition Insights (SETI) session by Main Event Sponsor, DNV

A key highlight was the Singapore Energy Transition Insights (SETI) session by main event sponsor DNV, offering vital insights into South-East Asia’s net-zero path. Experts discussed the role of maritime as an enabler of the energy transition, the importance of electricity interconnectors for regional resilience, hydrogen as an energy carrier to support Singapore’s energy goals, and the roles of green ammonia and carbon capture in driving shipping’s decarbonization.

Business Manifestations

SNIC 2024 also witnessed the signing of three industry partnerships, underscoring the power of collaboration:

•  Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Yinson Green Tech and Evoy
• Signing Letter of Intent between Yinson Green Tech and Zeabuz
• Signing Letter of Intent — A landmark collaboration pioneering electric harbour craft development between two Singaporean companies, Lita Ocean Pte Ltd and SeaTech Solutions, and two Norwegian companies, Pascal Technologies and Evoy.

SNIC Innovation Awards

The event concluded with the SNIC Innovation Awards, presented by Arne Kjetil Lian from Innovation Norway Singapore, celebrating advances in maritime technology.

Congratulations to the winners:

🏆 Most Innovative Technology – Zeabuz: Pioneered the world’s first autonomous urban passenger ferry, the MF Estelle in Stockholm
🏆 Most Promising Maritime Technology – Green COP Pte Ltd: Developing a biofuel solution derived from biowaste
🏆 Best Adopter of Technology – Penguin International Limited: Electric Dream project – Singapore’s first fully electric ferry service

Acknowledgement of our partners and sponsors

The Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2024 was made possible by the invaluable support of partners and sponsors, both on and off stage.

As Tone Dale, Executive Director of NBAS, expressed, “SNIC would not be possible without our valued partners and sponsors on and off stage. In addition to DNV, ECOsubsea, and Yinson GreenTech, we have had incredible contributions from Kongsberg and Oceanly in our AI panel. Special insights into green financing came from DNB, and our CCS panel featured expertise from Seatrium and Altera. We discussed innovations with Siglar Carbon and Wilhelmsen and saw strong audience engagement from Telenor Asia, Odfjell, and StormGeo. The traditional Norwegian waffle break was also a highlight, graciously brought to us by TINE, QB Food, and the Seafarers Mission.”

This collective effort underscored the theme of “Smarter Ships, Smarter Ports, and Smarter Energy” by showcasing groundbreaking insights and technologies, reinforcing the conference as a beacon of innovation in maritime, energy, and sustainability.

Catch our inspiring speakers on “SNIC Live”

Do check out “SNIC Live” on NBAS – Norwegian Business Association Singapore’s LinkedIn for short-format interviews with SNIC 2024’s inspiring speakers and participants, hosted by NBAS board member, Erik Ingvoldstad, to catch exclusive insights from this year’s sessions.

• Insights on why SNIC is being held
  Interview with Leonard Opitz Stornes, President of NBAS – Norwegian Business Association Singapore: Watch here
• Ammonia as a Carbon-Free Fuel in Maritime
  A deep dive with Mark Lee from Yara Clean Ammonia on the transformative potential of ammonia as a carbon-free fuel for the maritime industry: Watch here
• Electrifying Harbour Vessels
  Jan Viggo Johansen from Yinson GreenTech discusses the transformative benefits of electrifying harbour vessels: Watch here
• Decarbonising Shipping with Berge Bulk
  James Marshall, CEO of Berge Bulk, shared how they’re actively decarbonising their fleet through electrification, energy efficiency, and alternative marine fuels.: Watch here
• Electrification of Propulsion Systems
  Mads Roland-Glimsholt, VP of Business Development at Evoy, shares insights on the transformative role of electrification of propulsion: Watch here
• Revolutionising Hull Cleaning for Sustainability
  Interview with Tor Mikal Østervold of ECOsubsea on their pioneering hull cleaning technology, nicknamed “The Pink Panther”: Watch here
• Driving Fuel Efficiency with Air Lubrication
  Per Sondre Sodeland, CTO of Pascal Technologies, shares about their innovative air lubrication systems: Watch here
• 🏆 SNIC Awards 2024 – Celebrating Maritime InnovationThe SNIC Awards honor pioneers transforming maritime sustainability! Hear from Arne Kjetil Lian of Innovation Norway on the vision and impact of these awards. Watch here