MPA signs deal with Firmus for seawater-cooled AI data centres

MPA will provide technical and regulatory guidance.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Firmus Technologies to study the development of modular AI data centres cooled by seawater.

The collaboration aims to explore sustainable, scalable AI infrastructure near Singapore’s waterfront, using seawater-based systems to improve energy efficiency.

MPA will provide technical and regulatory guidance to ensure the plans align with maritime safety and environmental regulations.

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