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About The Programme

MAritime Digital Efficiency (MADE) is a research programme analysing the interplay between digital technologies and disruptions in the maritime industry.

Disruptions to supply chain operations are set to stay in 2023.

...whether they be existing or new geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures and the recessionary environment, climate change weather events, or other issues yet to emerge.

— The supply chain trends shaking up 2023, KPMG

Launched by the NUS Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS), MAritime Digital Efficiency (MADE) is a research programme analysing the interplay between digital technologies and disruptions in the maritime industry.

The Centre focuses on a few research areas, including but not limited to:

  • Energy Efficient and Sustainable Shipping
  • Human Resource Management
  • Safety and Training

Research Objectives

01

Insights

Identify, publish and share meaningful research insights

02

Scenarios

Define realistic and critical prospective scenarios

03

Strategies

Assist the maritime sector stakeholders in devising digitally efficient strategies

Magazine

This section features articles from expert guest contributors who share their views on critical issues and developments that shape the maritime supply chain.


Note: The opinions expressed by the authors are their own and do not reflect the views of the National University of Singapore and/or the Centre for Maritime Studies.


  ISSN 3041-0991

  • All
  • Cybersecurity
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Generative AI
  • Satellite Connectivity
  • Safety

Addressing Cybersecurity Threats to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)

Trung Nguyen

Digital Twins (DT), 5G Connectivity, and Future Robotics Applications in The Maritime Industry

Lim Zhi Qing

The Disruptive Role of ChatGPT and Large Language Models in the Maritime Sector

Chinmoy Ghose

Satellite Mega Constellation for Maritime Navigation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Recommendations

Taufik Rachmat Nugraha

Navigating Stress at Sea: How Modern Technology Supports Seafarers' Mental Health and Safety

Daniel Zhang

Join the conversation

Please email Syahirah at muya@nus.edu.sg if you are keen to contribute an article to the MADE magazine. We welcome topic suggestions from various disciplines that align with your research interests.

Latest News

Making waves: ChatGPT brims with potential for maritime industry...

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Events

Are you interested in seminars, workshops, or networking sessions? Browse through the events below and register your interests. Keep a lookout on this page for upcoming opportunities.

1st MADE Workshop

Date: 24 November 2022
Time: 9:00 — 16:30
Venue: Innovation 4.0 Building, NUS

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2nd MADE Workshop

Date: 14 September 2023
Time: 9:30 — 17:30
Venue: Innovation 4.0 Building, NUS

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3rd MADE Workshop

Date: 5 September 2024
Time: 9:00 — 17:00
Venue: Innovation 4.0 Building, NUS

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Team

The team consists of NUS Centre for Maritime Studies track leaders, faculty members, and administrative staff who lend their respective areas of expertise to the research programme.

Stéphane Bressan

Associate Professor

Stéphane Bressan is the Principal Investigator of MADE. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the NUS School of Computing. He is Track Leader for Maritime Information Technologies at NUS Centre for Maritime Studies.

Meng Qiang

Professor

Qiang Meng is a Co-Principal Investigator of MADE. He is Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the NUS College of Design and Engineering. He is Track Leader for Shipping and Logistics Transportation; Maritime Vessel and Navigation Simulation at NUS Centre for Maritime Studies.

Goh Puay Guan

Associate Professor

Goh Puay Guan is a Co-Principal Investigator of MADE. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations at the NUS Business School. He is Track Leader for Shipping and Logistics Transportation; Multimodal freight Infrastructure Planning & Management; Technological Innovation and Commercialisation at NUS Centre for Maritime Studies.

Syahirah Muyassarah Bte Aziz

Research Assistant

Syahirah is a Member of MADE. She is Research Assistant at the NUS Centre for Maritime Studies.

Contact

The MADE programme welcomes your feedback, comments, and suggestions.

Location:

National University of Singapore
Centre for Maritime Studies
12 Prince George's Park
#02-02 TCOMS Building
Singapore 118411