Singapore, March 25 -- Singaporean Minister for Transport Amy Khor announced on March 25 that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will trial advanced drone technologies in 2025 to enhance maritime safety.

Speaking at the Accelerating Digitalisation and Decarbonisation Conference, part of the Singapore Maritime Week, Khor also highlighted plans to expand drone services in the Port of Singapore, including coordinated drone operations to help contain toxic and flammable fumes during chemical spills at sea.

The Maritime Drone Estate, launched in 2021 as a testbed for maritime applications, will now support commercial services such as remote inspections and shore-to-ship deliveries.

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