PSA Marine has launched OHS-Sapphire, a first-of-its-kind digital solution that provides shipmasters with real-time alerts of delivery information when their vessels are alongside Singapore terminals.

Launched on 17 November, OHS-Sapphire is now available on PSA Marine’s ONEHANDSHAKE™ platform, enabling shipmasters to receive timely updates and gain greater visibility over the delivery of vessel supplies, including spare parts and food provisions. Resources are utilised more efficiently by eliminating the uncertainty of deliveries. Ship crew can also now plan their time and organise their activities effectively.

By end 2022, this digital solution will be extended to include supplies to vessels at Singapore’s anchorages.

ONEHANDSHAKE™ is an integrated digital platform that supports connectivity and transparency across maritime stakeholders. Other real-time information such as pilotage services to vessels that call on the port of Singapore are also made available through ONEHANDSHAKE™.

“OHS-Sapphire helps our users to optimise resources and improve the welfare of ships’ crew,” said PSA Marine Head of Digital Transformation and Chief Pilot Jimmy Koh. “As a new feature on ONEHANDSHAKE™, it is also a step towards sustainability. With better planning, truck drivers can reduce idling time and ship crew can take delivery of goods in a timelier manner.”