NTU launches new $8-million maritime energy test bed

03 Nov 2015

The Straits Times, 3 Nov 2015  - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has launched a new $8-million maritime energy test bed, the first such facility in South-east Asia. The test bed will conduct research and development into alternative sources of energy or clean fuels, fuel additives to increase energy efficiency, and technologies for cleaner emissions. It will also serve as a training platform for polytechnic students, undergraduates and PhD candidates. Students from SP’s Marine Cadet programme will get the opportunity to attend internships at the facility and go on training visits. Photo used in the article featured Singapore Maritime Academy’s Director Mohd Salleh Ahmad Sarwan, Energy Research Institute co-director Chan Siew Hwa and SP deputy principal (tech and industry) Lim Peng Hun. Similar story was reported on Channel News Asia, Lianhe Zaobao, Today, Asiaone.com, myPaper, Berita Harian, Shin Min Daily News and Hellenic Shipping News.