Singapore on Tuesday launched a new platform, OCEANS-X, at the opening ceremony of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2026, aimed at enhancing maritime digital connectivity and supporting global trade flows.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jeffrey Siow, Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, announced the launch of OCEANS-X, a new data and Application Programming Interface (API) exchange platform developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Siow said the platform will facilitate data exchange among regulators, port operators, shipping lines, and international partners, enabling interoperability between different maritime systems.

According to the MPA, OCEANS-X provides secure system-to-system connectivity across the maritime ecosystem, allowing maritime companies and government agencies to exchange trusted data directly. This, in turn, enables integrated digital services for better service delivery, more efficient port operations, smoother trade flows, and stronger connectivity with global ports.

Organized by the MPA, SMW 2026 runs from April 20-24 this year, bringing together more than 20,000 participants from nearly 80 countries and regions, including ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders and maritime professionals.

This year marks the SMW's 20th edition. Themed "Actions Meet Ambition," the event provides a platform for participants to exchange views on shared challenges facing international shipping and explore practical solutions. Key topics include maritime decarbonization, digital transformation and AI, cybersecurity, financing, and workforce transformation.