R&D Resources
As Singapore charts its course toward a low-carbon future, the maritime sector is turning to cleaner fuels like ammonia and methanol. These fuels, however, come with new complexities and environmental risks that must be understood for safe, large-scale adoption.
The Dispersion Analysis and Simulations for Handling of Future Fuels (DASH) research project is at the forefront of this effort. Funded by the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), DASH is developing an integrated suite of tools to accurately characterize, simulate, and manage fuel-related dispersion events.
By combining high-fidelity physics-based models, data-driven surrogate models, and real-time environmental data, DASH can predict how hazardous plumes or spills may disperse—both in the air and in the water.
Integrating these capabilities within a Maritime Digital Twin enables the project to deliver:
- Real-time plume visualisation for toxicity and flammability risks
- Faster, more accurate incident forecasting
- Improved emergency response through decision-support tools
- Deeper understanding of potential impacts on human safety and marine ecosystems
Spearheaded by A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), this initiative is a powerful collaboration with the Tropical Marine Science Institute, the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), CNRS@CREATE and the SMI, supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
This is more than research – it’s a critical step in translating cutting-edge science into real-world capabilities. By safeguarding people, protecting the environment, and strengthening operational readiness, DASH is helping to pave the way for the next era of maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation.