One of the new tech-savvy generation of the Ofer family at Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken up the task of bringing innovation to the Singapore-based shipping industry through a joint project with giant US seed accelerator Techstars.

Gil Ofer has been joined at the EPS MaritimeTech Accelerator Powered by Techstars (EPMAT) by Dhritiman Hui, Techstars managing director in Singapore.

EPMAT is inviting applications from 10 companies to undergo a three-month programme of research and development, mentorship and collaboration in the Eastern Pacific offices, where they will be surrounded by investors and people from across all shipping sectors.