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Capital Link’s 5th Annual Singapore Maritime Forum will take place on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Westin Singapore Hotel. The Forum is held in partnership with Columbia Shipmanagement and Singhai Marine Services, and in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week.
The Forum aims to highlight the significant role of Singapore as the gateway to Asia and the global shipping markets. It will discuss the developments and trends in the energy, commodities, the various shipping sectors, the global financial and capital markets, as well as issues pertaining to shipping regulatory developments, decarbonization, digitalization, technology, and Seafarers.
The event will highlight the competitive positioning and advantages of Singapore as a maritime hub and also regional business and trading opportunities in Asia.
Featured Panels
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A Reality Check on Decarbonization in Shipping – Alternative Pathways
9:15 – 9:55 AM
The panel will address the evolving landscape in regulations, technology and fuels. Also, options to meet short term challenges from the new regulations that came into effect in 2023 while positioning to achieve the longer term decarbonization objectives for 2030 and 2050. Are these goals attainable?
Opening Keynote Remarks
Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President & CEO – ABS
Moderator: Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Partner, Strategy & Transactions | ASEAN Resources Market Segment Leader | APAC Oil & Gas Leader – EY Singapore
Panelists:
Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President & CEO – ABS
Mr. Roberto Coustas, Co-Founder & President – DeepSea Technologies
Mr. Frederik Pind, Managing Director Njord – Maersk Tankers
Mr. Arlie Sterling, President & Co-Founder – Marsoft
Mr. Roger Holm, President – Wärtsilä Marine Power; Executive Vice President – Wärtsilä Corporation
Focusing on The Human Factor –
Optimizing The Recruitment, Training, Retention & Well-being of Seafarers
12:50 – 1:30 PM
Seafarers are the backbone of the shipping industry. Recent geopolitical challenges, coming at the heel of those due to the pandemic, are creating a new landscape for crewing. It is vital for the shipping industry to ensure adequate and continuous access to a pool of qualified seafarers and to provide proper incentives to those who choose a seafaring career. The panel will provide an overview of the changing landscape in crewing and will focus on the strategies of leading shipping companies to optimize the recruitment, training, retention and well-being of seafarers. The implementation of proper policies in this field have become a core part of the overall corporate ESG focus and a competitive advantage to those companies who follow them.
Moderator: Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director – Singhai Marine Services
Panelists:
Captain Fared Khan, HR Director – Eagle Star Group
Mr Surajit Chanda, VP, Technical In-House Fleet – Hafnia
Mr. Aristos Philis, Co-Founder & CEO – KeelX
Captain Ashish Mediratta, Head of Crewing, Fleet Management and Technology – Maersk
Captain Lee Chee Seong, Divisional Director, Fleet Management – Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL); Chairman – SMEF(Singapore Maritime Employers’ Federation)
Capital Link Shipping Leadership Award Presentation to
Mr. Esben Poulsson
For his outstanding contribution to global shipping & Singapore
1×1 Keynote Discussion “Shipping – The Road Ahead”
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Mr. Esben Poulsson
Executive Chairman – ENESEL;
Former Chairman – International Chamber of Shipping;
Former President – Singapore Shipping Association
Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao
Chairman – BW Group
Target Audience
Ship Brokers • Ship Owners • Ship Managers • Ship Operators • Charterers • Risk Insurers • Arbitrators • Marine Technology Experts • Commercial Bankers • Investment Bankers • Private Equity Firms • Financial Analysts • Financial Planners • Securities Analysts • P&I Club Executives • Lawyers and Insurers • Financial Leasers • Retail and Institutional Brokers • Flag Registries • Financial Press & Media
