The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) and QMax Communications Pte Ltd (QMax) have jointly set up and launched the Wireless-broadband-access for SeaPort, or Wiseport, project.
With the infrastructure in place ships can now enjoy wireless mobile broadband connectivity while operating in the Port of Singapore, up to 15km from Singapore’s southern coastline.
Aimed at enhancing the pro-enterprise environment for the maritime industry, Wiseport is the first project to be launched under the Infocomm@SeaPort Programme - a three-year S$12 million ($8.65 million) joint initiative by the MPA and IDA to promote the use of infocomm technologies in the port and maritime community.
It leverages the Mobile WiMAX wireless broadband network to benefit the industry in a variety of important ways. These include improving operational and business efficiencies, enhancing human communications and opening doors to new business opportunities that were previously hindered by high satellite communication costs.
Activities that had to be done onshore, such as regulatory filings, electronic data exchanges and access to Internet-based applications, can now be replicated offshore.
Since it was announced last September, shipyards and marine engineering companies, shipping lines, terminal operators, technology companies and government agencies have expressed interest to participate in the Wiseport project.
Among them are leading companies and organisations such as Shell, APL, Global Marine Transportation and Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI).
“We are very pleased with the interest and industry support for the Wiseport project. Wiseport will greatly enhance communications and operational efficiencies, as well as facilitate the development of new businesses. This strengthens the overall pro-enterprise environment of our maritime sector,” said CEO of MPA, BG(NS), Tay Lim Heng.
“The MPA will continue to partner the industry, as well as various maritime stakeholders, to develop and implement new initiatives to further Singapore’s growth as a global hub port and maritime centre.”
QMax is the appointed operator for the Wiseport services. Over the past few months, QMax has been working with the MPA and IDA to finalise the project based on feedback from the maritime community.
More than 250 accounts have been subscribed to, even before the official launch of WISEPORT. MPA, IDA and QMax will continue to work closely with the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) to further reach out to the maritime community.
QMax is offering free 512kbps unlimited data access plan during the first year of the Wiseport launch. Subscribers to this special package will each receive a thumbdrive-sized WiMAX modem which can be used to access wireless broadband anywhere from the southern port waters and offshore islands to mainland Singapore (currently limited to coastal areas such as Tuas, Jurong, Pasir Panjang and Tanjong Pagar).
With the infrastructure in place ships can now enjoy wireless mobile broadband connectivity while operating in the Port of Singapore, up to 15km from Singapore’s southern coastline.
Aimed at enhancing the pro-enterprise environment for the maritime industry, Wiseport is the first project to be launched under the Infocomm@SeaPort Programme - a three-year S$12 million ($8.65 million) joint initiative by the MPA and IDA to promote the use of infocomm technologies in the port and maritime community.
It leverages the Mobile WiMAX wireless broadband network to benefit the industry in a variety of important ways. These include improving operational and business efficiencies, enhancing human communications and opening doors to new business opportunities that were previously hindered by high satellite communication costs.
Activities that had to be done onshore, such as regulatory filings, electronic data exchanges and access to Internet-based applications, can now be replicated offshore.
Since it was announced last September, shipyards and marine engineering companies, shipping lines, terminal operators, technology companies and government agencies have expressed interest to participate in the Wiseport project.
Among them are leading companies and organisations such as Shell, APL, Global Marine Transportation and Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI).
“We are very pleased with the interest and industry support for the Wiseport project. Wiseport will greatly enhance communications and operational efficiencies, as well as facilitate the development of new businesses. This strengthens the overall pro-enterprise environment of our maritime sector,” said CEO of MPA, BG(NS), Tay Lim Heng.
“The MPA will continue to partner the industry, as well as various maritime stakeholders, to develop and implement new initiatives to further Singapore’s growth as a global hub port and maritime centre.”
QMax is the appointed operator for the Wiseport services. Over the past few months, QMax has been working with the MPA and IDA to finalise the project based on feedback from the maritime community.
More than 250 accounts have been subscribed to, even before the official launch of WISEPORT. MPA, IDA and QMax will continue to work closely with the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) to further reach out to the maritime community.
QMax is offering free 512kbps unlimited data access plan during the first year of the Wiseport launch. Subscribers to this special package will each receive a thumbdrive-sized WiMAX modem which can be used to access wireless broadband anywhere from the southern port waters and offshore islands to mainland Singapore (currently limited to coastal areas such as Tuas, Jurong, Pasir Panjang and Tanjong Pagar).