ST Engineering Launches AI-Powered Smart Shipyard With 5G Infrastructure

ST Engineering has opened its new smart shipyard at 55 Gul Road in Singapore. The Gul Yard, inaugurated on September 19, 2024, will replace the present Tuas Yard, as its lease expires at the end of this year.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State at the Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy Secretary General of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress.

The Gul yard, acquired in February 2023 for $95 million, will strengthen ST Engineering’s position in the competitive ship repair market, enabling the company to take on more complex projects with increased efficiency.

The new facility is twice the size of the Tuas Yard and will meet Singapore’s navy requirements. The yard allows ST Engineering to explore emerging sectors, such as offshore renewables, and provide full services to domestic and international customers.

The company plans to merge the Gul Yard with its Benoi Yard, bringing a seamless operating network that will improve resource management and project coordination. The combined infrastructure is expected to speed up project completion times and streamline maritime operations.

One of the Gul Yard’s unique features is its 5G-enabled digital infrastructure, which positions it as a next-generation “smart yard.” The yard uses AI-powered technology, many of which were developed in-house, to speed up operations.

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The major developments include an integrated yard management system that manages everything from resource allocation to project progress tracking. The system also uses predictive maintenance to prevent equipment failures and real-time condition monitoring to better supervise ships and equipment.

Tan Leong Peng, President of ST Engineering’s Marine Division, stated that the company has invested around $60 million in establishing new infrastructure and capabilities at the Gul Yard.

He also announced plans to make other digital modifications at the Benoi Yard to leverage both facilities’ technological capabilities and capitalize on local and international opportunities.

ST Engineering has prioritized workplace safety at the new yard. Real-time hazard detection systems, video analytics, and security robots are among the technologies being implemented to improve safety measures.

Drones are used to inspect dangerous areas, while IoT-enabled smart watches and helmets provide status updates on work progress and worker safety. By 2025, worker dormitories will be introduced to improve well-being.

The Gul Yard also supports global initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and promote environmentally friendly practices. Electric-powered automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and recycling processes are already being used to reduce waste and the need for fossil fuels.

The yard also plans to use renewable energy sources, such as ammonia, biofuel, hydrogen, and solar power, to lower carbon emissions by 2034.

Reference: ST Engineering

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