TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Estonian Foundation CR14 to collaborate on maritime cybersecurity research and development activities.
This collaboration marks the beginning of a promising partnership with the prestigious institutions in Singapore. The parties involved are eager to work together in mutually beneficial areas to advance the development of maritime cybersecurity and related research and development (R&D) capabilities outlined in the MoU.
Estonian Maritime Academy role in this partnership is multifaceted. The aim is to collaborate with partners from Estonia and Singapore on joint R&D projects and develop testbed experiments in cybersecurity on the MariOT system (Maritime Testbed of Shipboard Operational Technology System), both independently and in collaboration with partners from both countries. Additionally, to seek support faculty and talented student mobility schemes with the Maritime and Port Authority, Singapore Maritime Institute, and Singapore University of Technology and Design, aiming to enhance professional development and foster cooperation between institutions.