Insights into Tuas Port:
An Interview with Dr. Li Haobin
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On 08 January 2025, Dr. Li Haobin, Co-Director for Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports and Centre for Maritime Studies Research Track Leader, engaged in a thought-provoking interview with three final-year students from Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU). The student interviewers, Kim Ho-jun, Baek In-chang, and Park Kyung-seo, represent diverse specialisations within the maritime field, with Baek focusing on Navigation and Kim and Park specialising in Ship Engineering. Their visit to NUS aimed to explore current trends in maritime and port operations to enhance their academic research.
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The interview revolved around key topics related to the operations and future of Tuas Port, Singapore's state-of-the-art mega-port. Dr. Li provided in-depth insights into various critical aspects, including the operational efficiency of Tuas Port's two-tier design, measures addressing the evolving marine environment, and contingency plans for autonomous navigation systems in the event of accidents. He also shed light on the repurposing of previous port areas following the relocation to Tuas and the strategic rationale behind Singapore's continuous innovation in port automation despite its already significant global standing.
Particularly noteworthy was Dr. Li's discussion on the potential challenges posed by cybersecurity threats to automated systems and the countermeasures in place to safeguard port operations. The session also included a comparison of Tuas Port with Busan New Port, as Dr. Li drew from his experiences in South Korea to assess the applicability of Singapore's advanced systems to Busan's context.
This dialogue provided the KMOU students with invaluable perspectives on maritime innovation, demonstrating the interconnectedness of academia and industry in addressing global challenges.