Singapore-based space education and innovation company OculloSpace is working with US firm Niantic Spatial to deliver digital-twin technology to the maritime industry across south-east Asia.

Through this collaboration, OculloSpace will offer high-precision digital-twin services, creating dynamic, virtual replicas of ships and maritime environments that mirror real-world conditions in near real time. The company is among the first in Singapore to introduce such capabilities at this level of accuracy for maritime applications.

The digital-twin platform integrates data from onboard IoT sensors to replicate continuously a vessel’s performance, condition and behaviour. This allows maritime operators to monitor assets remotely, run simulations and analyse performance without disrupting actual operations.

Providing centimetre-level precision, the technology enables predictive maintenance, helping companies identify issues before they occur. This improves efficiency and reduces downtime. Scenarios can be tested, allowing operators to simulate conditions before implementing changes in the real world.

This is expected to be particularly valuable for shipyards, fleet operators and port authorities looking to enhance safety, efficiency and training.

“By combining our capabilities with Niantic Spatial’s technology, we are bringing greater visibility and real-time intelligence to maritime operations,” said Franco Gan, CEO of OculloSpace. “Maritime transport moves over 80% of global trade, and south-east Asia sits at the heart of some of the world’s busiest shipping routes. Digital twins give operators the ability to monitor, simulate and optimise their assets with far greater precision; helping improve efficiency, enhance safety and support the industry’s transition towards more sustainable operations.”

Beyond operations, the platform also supports training and workforce development. Shipyards and maritime companies can use digital twins to create realistic training environments, enabling crews and engineers to practise procedures and respond to simulated scenarios in a controlled, risk-free setting.

The partnership with Niantic Spatial (www.nianticspatial.com) reflects growing demand for digitalisation across the maritime sector, as companies seek to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet evolving sustainability and safety requirements.

By leveraging its base in Singapore and regional presence, OculloSpace (ocullospace.com) aims to support the adoption of digital-twin technologies across south-east Asia, strengthening the region’s position as a global maritime hub.