We were pleased to host a webinar for maritime HR professionals to introduce the Foundation in Data Analytics for Maritime Industry, a course co-developed by the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Maritime Foundation using a competency‑based stackable micro‑credentials pathway. This course, contextualized for the maritime industry, equips the workforce to leverage data analytics […]

SMF hosted the Singapore Nite on the evening of 4 June 2025, in conjunction with Nor-Shipping 2025. A highly anticipated event that marks Singapore’s longstanding cordial ties with the international maritime community, the dinner reception is a platform for global industry players to connect over delectable local cuisine. We thank the Maritime and Port Authority […]

On the morning of 15th May, SMF held our first 𝗖-𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 of the year, gathering more than 100 maritime leaders for a fruitful time of knowledge sharing and executive networking. Professor Tan Kong Yam from the Nanyang Technological University Singapore presented on the timely topic of “𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝟮.𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 […]

Returning for its 10th edition this year, Sea Asia 2025 will be held from 25th-27th March at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Participants can look forward to connecting with the global maritime community, attending thought leadership conferences, and capturing opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Learn more here. Sign up for Asia’s anchor maritime and offshore tradeshow […]

Jointly organised by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Centre of Maritime Studies, NUS Institute of Operations Research and Analytics, SMF and RightShip, the second Maritime Hackathon was held from 17-18 January 2024 on the theme AI and Analytics: Solving Maritime Challenges for a Smarter Future.

The MaritimeONE Case Summit Grand Finals and Awards Ceremony 2024 was held on 7 November 2024 at M Hotel Singapore, where the top three teams and merit prize winners for the respective challenge statements issued by sponsoring companies CMA CGM Group, Pacific Carriers Limited, Petredec Global and TotalEnergies were announced. Read the press release here.

Our last MaritimeONE Company Connect for 2024 was held at the global headquarters of Ocean Network Express. Themed Optimizing Profits in Volatile Markets: Perspectives from a Container Shipping Line, the session was attended by nearly 30 students from a wide spectrum of institutes of higher learning including the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, […]

Hosted by the Nanyang Technological University, this edition of the MaritimeONE Campus Connect featured industry speakers from Berge Bulk and Jurong Port on the topic of Engineering Careers in Maritime. The event took place on 9 October 2024, 11.45am to 2.00pm at NTU South Spine, TR102, SS1-01-02 (Level 1). We were joined by NTU Engineering […]

We partnered leading global shipping company and freight solutions provider NORDEN in this edition of MaritimeONE Company Connect which took place on 3 October 2024, 3.00-5.30pm. Specially curated for final-year tertiary students from all disciplines, the session gave participants a glimpse into NORDEN’s Graduate Programme and recruitment process, as well as facilitate exclusive networking opportunities […]

This year, the Singapore Maritime Foundation organised the inaugural SMF HR Leaders’ Dialogue with Faststream Recruitment Group, specifically for CHROs and HR leaders. As HR leaders face increasing complexity due to evolving workforce demographics and expectations, SMF is introducing this new platform to support the maritime HR community. This year’s event featured: A presentation on […]

In this edition of MaritimeONE Campus Connect at Singapore Management University, we have teamed up with Standard Chartered to bring to students insights on “Financing Sustainable Shipping”. Held on 22 August 2024, 3.30-5.30pm, the event featured industry speaker Heng Chih Chwen, Head of Maritime Research and Decarbonisation, Shipping Finance at Standard Chartered Bank.

The Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2024 was held on 21st August, 8.00am – 6.00pm at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore. Themed “Charting a greener world: Dealing with sustainability, emergency preparedness, and seafarer wellbeing”, the conference addressed crew risks associated with renewable energy and autonomous shipping, evaluated the shipping industry’s readiness for green emergencies, and explored […]

Themed “𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”, this edition of MaritimeONE Campus Connect featured shipping and logistics leader Swire Shipping. The event took place on 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 from 𝟯.𝟬𝟬-𝟱.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Headquartered in Singapore, Swire Shipping operates an extensive network of services connected to 400 ports worldwide. The speakers […]

The Singapore Maritime Foundation and the Singapore Shipping Association jointly organised the 9th SMF Connexions Forum on 16 August 2024, offering maritime HR professionals valuable insights into the latest industry trends and upcoming initiatives. This edition featured the following event speakers: Mr. Goh Jia Yong, Partner, People Consulting, EY who will deliver a presentation on […]

Company Visit & Fireside Chat with Product Owners/Managers in the Maritime Sector We partnered RightShip in this edition of the MaritimeONE Company Connect themed “Transforming Product Management in Maritime: Company Visit and Fireside Chat with RightShip“, which was held at RightShip’s office on 15 August 2024 from 3.00-5.00pm.

The first edition of our MaritimeONE Campus Connect Series this year took place at Singapore Polytechnic on 27 June, where event speaker Michael Blanding, Global Head of Sustainability and Communications for Berge Bulk, delivered a presentation on the theme “The Business of Shipping”. He was joined by Jethro Quek, HR Business Partner, and Tracey Leong, […]

To mark 20 years of building strong public-private partnerships, SMF organised the SMF City Cycle 2024 to bring together diverse stakeholders across Maritime Singapore to connect and build talent for the industry. Attended by 170 participants, the cycle saw 68 sponsors across the government, industry, associations and unions collectively contribute $542,000 to create more MaritimeONE […]

Bringing to life the decarbonisation and electrification challenges faced by Maritime Singapore, the 𝗡𝗨𝗦-𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 took place from 20-29 January and saw the participation of nearly 520 registered students from 157 teams across various secondary and tertiary institutions. Integrating complex data sets provided by Spire, teams had to evaluate GHG emissions at Singapore ports when […]

Student leaders from the maritime societies of the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore Institute of Technology and Singapore Maritime Academy organised the 2nd Maritime Youth Forum on 26 January 2024. Initiated by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) in 2023, the event creates a platform to foster cohesiveness among students across the different educational institutions, […]

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) marked 20 years of building strong public-private partnership at the SMF New Year Conversations 2024 held at Pan Pacific Singapore on 12 January. Minister for Transport Mr. Chee Hong Tat graced the event as the Guest-of-Honour and addressed 280 industry leaders representing the diverse segments of Singapore’s maritime ecosystem. Read […]

The MaritimeONE Digital Challenge 2023 Awards Ceremony was held at M Hotel, Banquet Suite Ballroom on 8 November,  7.00pm to 9.00pm. Organised annually by the Singapore Maritime Foundation in collaboration with industry partners, the MaritimeONE Digital Challenge pits tertiary students against challenge statements at the intersection of maritime and technology. Our sponsor companies this year […]

This year, a total of 60 MaritimeONE Scholarships and seven Tripartite Maritime Scholarships (TMSS), sponsored by 34 partners from industry, foundations, and unions, were presented at the MaritimeONE and TMSS Awards Ceremony 2023 today. Acting Minister for Transport, Mr. Chee Hong Tat, was the Guest-of-Honour. We thank all sponsors for supporting the educational aspirations of […]

As part of the MaritimeONE Campus Seminar Series, SMF organised a talk for students at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Themed “Integrating the Supply Chain Industry through Technology & Engineering”, the presentation was delivered by event speaker Lily Yu, Head of Global Stowage at Maersk.

Our next 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 takes place at Singapore Management University on 24 Aug 2023. Themed “Decarbonising Shipping Through Data”, participants will learn about the applications of data analytics, from route planning to optimizing sailing speed to predicting accurate estimated time of arrivals, and more. The presentation will be delivered by Cheng Zheng Yang, Decarbonisation Lead, […]

SMF launched the 3rd edition of our MaritimeONE Digital Challenge (MDC) 2023 on 28 July 2023. An annual case competition that pushes tertiary students to develop solutions for real world challenges at the intersection of maritime and technology, this year’s challenge statements were sponsored by leading multinationals Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), IMC Shipping and Pacific […]

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) jointly organised the 48th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS) titled “War Risks”. In this session, Ms. Wang Meixian shared on the challenges brought about by changes in war risks insurance markets to shipowners. After which, Mr. Leong Kah Wah delivered a talk on […]

A biennial maritime exhibition and trade fair, Nor-Shipping 2023 was held in Oslo, Norway from 6- 9 June. SMF and the Association of Singapore Maritime Industries (ASMI) were co-organisers of the Singapore Pavilion which featured over 10 participating local companies. SMF also hosted Singapore Nite @Nor-Shipping 2023, a dinner reception that celebrates the close ties […]

Held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week 2023, the lunch forum brought together senior maritime executives to discuss the current and future workforce trends in Singapore. Mr. Mark Charman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Faststream Recruitment, presented key findings from the Singapore Maritime Employee and Employer Surveys that highlighted issues of importance to both […]

Jointly organised by SMF and Informa Markets in conjunction with SMW 2023, Sea Asia is a leading regional exhibition that connects the industry with business opportunities. This year, we hosted over 12,000 visitors and 300 exhibiting companies from more than 70 countries. We look forward to seeing you at the next edition of Sea Asia.

The MaritimeONE Case Summit Awards Ceremony was held at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on 5 April 2023, to recognise the achievements of all finalist and merit teams who took on the challenge statements issued by our three sponsoring companies- CMA CGM, Rio Tinto, Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping.

On 29 March 2023, the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) jointly organised the 47th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS),  titled “Greenhouse Gas and Alternative Fuels”. Event Speakers: Mr Abhishek Chawla, General Manager, Operations & Procurement, Pacific International Lines (PIL) Mr Rama Chandran, Head of Marine, Asia, QBE Insurance […]

On 24 February, SMF launched the MaritimeONE VIP Pass Campaign, a contest that granted winners a unique one-day experience to attend a private tour of a container ship, try out a ship-handling simulator & more. To participate, contestants had to sign up through the MaritimeONE Career Portal for their chance to be part of this […]

The Singapore Maritime Foundation and FastStream launched the Singapore Maritime Survey to gather valuable industry feedback that cover issues of importance to both employers and employees, such as retention, work-life, compensation and benefits, hiring, job security, as well as training and development.

The Maritime Youth Forum 2023 is a networking and knowledge sharing platform to connect tertiary students with industry experts, to promote opportunities for youth within Maritime Singapore. Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport Mr Chee Hong Tat will grace our event as the Guest-of-Honour. The forum will consist of two speaker sessions and […]

Three hundred industry leaders across the diverse spectrum of Singapore’s maritime ecosystem gathered at the Singapore Maritime Foundation New Year Conversations 2023. The event was held at Shangri-La Singapore. Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, graced the event as the Guest-of-Honour and delivered a speech. This was followed by […]

The MaritimeONE Case Summit 2023, organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation, returns for the 4th edition this year with leading multinationals the CMA CGM Group, Rio Tinto and Swire Shipping/Swire Bulk as sponsors. Students from all of Singapore’s public and private universities as well as the polytechnics are eligible to register for the MaritimeONE Case Summit […]

This year, the SMF Connexions Forum 2022 addressed the shifts in perceptions of the workforce emerging from the pandemic and how HR professionals can adopt a human-centric approach in shaping the employee experience. The session was led by speaker Mr. Goh Jia Yong, Partner, People Advisory Services at EY, who delivered a presentation on “Reimagining […]

The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and Innovation Norway jointly hosted the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2022. Titled “Innovations in Digitalisation and Decarbonisation”, the conference demonstrated solutions and technologies that have an impact on maritime, and showcased upcoming maritime solutions in alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies. Singapore Maritime Foundation was honoured to be a partner […]

The SAM is a tri-annual event conducted primarily for the shipping community, to update all stakeholders on the latest developments in the MARSEC (Maritime Security) space, enforcement efforts and current best practices to adopt. Organised by the Asian Shipowner’s Association (ASA) and the Information Fusion Centre, this year’s session was conducted in hybrid format to […]

The General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) jointly organised the 46th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS) titled “IUMI 2022 Updates : Adapting to A World In Transition”. This seminar is part of the MKSS, a series of seminars where insurance and maritime experts are invited to present insights and […]

We concluded the second session of our C-Suite Breakfast Series on 12 October 2022. Jointly organised with our knowledge partner McKinsey & Company, the C-Suite Breakfast Series engages industry leaders on pertinent business issues and trends. Mr. Fox Chu, Partner at McKinsey delivered a presentation on the topic “Asian Flows and Networks are Defining the […]

The Singapore branch of The Nautical Institute held its annual conference on 1 September 2022. Singapore Maritime Foundation was proud to be a supporting organisation. The theme for the conference was “Navigating Through the Digital Age: Towards a Green Future”. It featured discussions around current navigational practices used onboard modern ships and future technological challenges. […]

The 2022 MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony took place on 31 August and the event was graced by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Finance, Mr. Chee Hong Tat. This year, a new record of 66 recipients of the MaritimeONE and Tripartite Maritime Scholarship (TMSS) were awarded during the ceremony. For more information, please refer […]

The MaritimeONE Scholars’ Induction brought together the newly awarded batch of 2022 MaritimeONE scholars through a series of team-building activities and a tour of maritime-related facilities. Scholars were able to forge meaningful connections and got to know the industry on a deeper level through the tour.  

The MaritimeONE Scholars’ Advance is a community service programme where present and former MaritimeONE scholars come together to contribute to the community. This year, the Singapore Maritime Foundation partnered with Food Bank Singapore for the programme. MaritimeONE scholars packed and delivered food bundles to various beneficiary groups.

The 45th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session was held on 28 July 2022 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Titled “Carrying Nickel Ore: The World’s Most Dangerous Cargo”, the session featured guest speaker Capt Alan Chen, Head of Division, Maritime Services Department at CCIC Singapore Pte Ltd. His sharing was followed by a fireside chat with Mr Prashanth […]

The second Maritime Educators Programme that happened on 27 July 2022 was attended by over 60 Education and Career Guidance (ECG) counsellors. The knowledge-sharing session covered the transformation happening in the maritime industry and exciting career opportunities that students can look forward to. We thank the following speakers for sharing their insights: Mr Jason Nangle, […]

The Young Executive and Students Club (YES) held a beach clean-up activity on 9 July 2022. A collaborative initiative with the Singapore Shipping Association- Young Executives Group (SSA-YEG), the ocean clean-up saw the participation of 51 YES Club and SSA-YEG Committee members. For every volunteer, $25 was donated to Habitat for Humanity. Drop us an […]

  Carriage of goods by sea accounts for 80% of international trade and maritime law plays a crucial role in this sector. Mr Prem Gurbani, Mr Bernard Yee and Ms Koh See Bin, course instructors of the “Carriage of Goods by Sea and International Trade” at the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law shared more […]

Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) led the Singapore pavilion with the Association of Marine Industries (ASMI) which took place from 6 to 10 June 2022. The Singapore pavilion was opened by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Finance and Transport; Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority […]

The YES (Young Executives and Students) Club is an SMF initiative that brings together like-minded maritime professionals and students. On 14 May 2022, SMF held its first in-person gathering since the latest relaxation of Covid-19 measures. The event brought together 44 youths through a maritime treasure hunt. Join the YES Club by dropping us an […]

  SMF hosted the inaugural C-Suite Breakfast Series on strategic issues and topics germane to company leaders. The session was co-presented by our knowledge partner McKinsey & Company and saw the attendance of over 80 C-Suite leaders. Ms. Diaan-Yi Lin, Senior Partner, Singapore shared McKinsey’s thought leadership on “Building 21st Century Companies in Asia”. She […]

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Maritime Case Summit Grand Finals Prize Presentation took place on 8 April 2022. Organised with BHP, CMA CGM, Standard Chartered Bank and Toll Group, tertiary students tackled case challenges at the intersection of business and sustainability. Student teams from the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University […]

The 2022 edition of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) was themed “Transformation for Growth”. Returning with an exciting lineup of conferences, exhibitions and networking sessions, leaders across the spectrum of maritime spoke on the latest maritime trends such as global supply chains, sustainability, digitalisation and talent to name a few.

Titled “Industry Review of the Lloyd’s Open Form and Its Implications”, the session was led by Mr. Hugh Shaw, a Marine Consultant & Commissioner with the General Lighthouse Authority at Northern Lighthouse Board. Following Mr. Shaw’s presentation, there was a panel discussion moderated by John Simpson, Director of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration and […]

Co-organised with Advisory Singapore, Discover+: Maritime will offer students the opportunity to glean insights from experienced maritime professionals. Speakers from BHP and Toll Group will share more on their maritime journey, the exciting career opportunities that are available and how can students best position themselves for careers in this field. Sign up now for an evening […]

The 2022 SMF New Year Conversations happened on 13 January 2022.

MSC launched the inaugural MSC Maritime Digital Challenge (MMDC) together with three companies – Eastport Maritime, Kanda and Torvald Klaveness. The challenge provides real-world cases that connect tertiary students with a passion for technology to the transformation taking place in the industry. The MMDC attracted a total of 35 teams with 129 students across Singapore’s […]

The Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS) is a seminar co-organised by the SMF and the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA). The 42nd session was on the theme “Container Ship Stack Collapses at Sea & Vessel Decarbonisation” and SMF Executive Director Tan Beng Tee closed the session. Container ship stack collapses at sea have commercial […]

The 43rd Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session recapped insights shared during the IUMI Seoul 2021 conference, provided updates on the shipping industry as well as projected the market outlook for 2022.

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office held the 6th MSC Connexions Forum on 8 November 2021. This year’s event offered insights on skills upgrading programmes for the maritime sector provided by our partners from Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Workforce Singapore (WSG). The MSC Connexions Forum is an annual event organised […]

The virtual MSC Maritime Career Fair 2021 was open to students, fresh graduates and mid-career professionals. Over 500 participants joined in to discover the diverse career opportunities in maritime and networked with maritime professionals from over 20 leading maritime companies. This year, there were over 200 job opportunities available. This year’s edition also featured a […]

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office organised the inaugural run of The Maritime Educators Programme to equip Education and Career Guidance (ECG) counsellors working with students and jobseekers with knowledge on the maritime industry landscape and career outlook. ECG counsellors joined us for a half-day session of sharing, panel discussion and focus group discussions to […]

Co-organised by Informa Markets and the Singapore Maritime Foundation, Sea Asia, Asia’s anchor maritime and offshore event, was held from 21 to 23 September 2021. The event was originally set for 20 to 22 April 2021 during the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW). The decision to reschedule was made amid challenging market conditions partly due to […]

Together with the NUS Centre for Maritime Studies, SMF hosted a symposium on Maritime Decarbonisation. This two-part series featured a group of experts that dived deep into the technologies, regulations and efforts contributing towards maritime decarbonisation.  

Together with the NUS Law Club from NUS Faculty of Law, Singapore Maritime Foundation held a webinar “Introducing Maritime Law” on 27 August 2021. The session featured panellists Mr. Prem Gurbani, Arbitrator, Mediator & Counsel; Mr. Adam Emilianou, Head of Corporate Services & General Counsel at Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. and Mr. Zhida Chen, […]

SMF launched the inaugural Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Maritime Digital Challenge, a case competition that allows students with a passion for technology from Singapore’s universities and polytechnics to pit their knowledge and skills against real-world challenges posed by leading companies. Participants stood a chance to winning $3,500, secure internships and mentorship by industry professionals.

The Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS) is a seminar co-organised by the SMF and the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA). On 29 July 2021, the online session was held and the theme “Project Cargo and Delay in Start-Up Trends in the South-East Asia (SEA) Region”. SMF Executive Director Tan Beng Tee opened the session. […]

Singapore Maritime Foundation held a webinar on “Carriage of Goods by Sea and International Trade”. Singapore is a leading maritime capital and a career in maritime is equal parts challenging yet rewarding. The session provided an overview of the course and sharings from industry professionals.

Workforce Singapore and the Association of Singapore Marine Industries presented a webinar titled “Reinventing the Marine and Offshore Workforce: Available Support to Develop Capabilities for the New Normal”. Singapore Maritime Foundation is proud to be a supporting partner of this event. The session broke down the application process of the Marine Professional Conversion Programme, a […]

The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) jointly organised the 2nd Legal and Commercial Perspectives seminar series. First held in 2020, SMF Executive Director Tan Beng Tee opened the session by speaking on the shared goal of SMF, SCMA and ICS Singapore in ensuring that the maritime industry has […]

Over 300 participants attended the inaugural Maritime Manpower Forum, a virtual webinar held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week. The forum was organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and SMF. Representatives from Mercer Singapore shared more about the future of work in maritime, followed by a panel discussion with senior HR and […]

The International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation (IAP) formed in July 2020 by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), has submitted its recommendations to the Singapore Government. At the media briefing, co-chairs of the IAP, Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation, […]

Pivoting to an online presence, the Sea Asia Virtual Preview is set to bring forth an innovative event experience. Register for your complimentary virtual visitor pass now! • Hear and learn from our stellar line-up of speakers at the power-packed Sea Asia Insights webinars • Establish new business contacts • Network with fellow industry peers […]

As part of ASMI’s initiative to promote productivity, innovation and growth opportunities laid out under the Industry Transformation Map for the Marine & Offshore Engineering (M&OE) Sector, the ASMI Productivity & Future Economy Committee (PFEC) is organising a series of webinars or seminars on the third Friday of each month to discuss related topics. This […]

The Singapore Academy of Law (“SAL”) and Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (“SCMA”), will be hosting a hybrid mock arbitration. The mock scenario is based on a fictional misdelivery of cargo and bills of lading dispute to showcase SCMA arbitration in a realistic and complex online arbitration hearing. This is a great opportunity for audience […]

The MSC Maritime Ladies Networking Day, organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office, aimed to engage and connect female maritime professionals in the industry and provide a platform to discuss women’s experiences in the workplace, career pathways, areas for professional development, which provide guidance for experienced and fresh female talent in the industry. The […]

Together with the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), the Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) are jointly organising a Webinar on 14 January 2021 on “Mandatory Precautionary Measures (MPM) at Shipyards” Since the last industry advisory, Government agencies had observed more incidences of confirmed COVID-19 infections who are inbound vessels’ […]

In 2021, the annual SMF New Year Cocktail Reception was replaced with a virtual event, SMF New Year Conversations: Building a Stronger Maritime Singapore Together. The webinar commenced with an opening address by Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), followed by an announcement on Singapore’s maritime performance in 2020 by our […]

The Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) are jointly organising a webinar on “Marine & Offshore C+ Incident Response and Management Plan (IRMP)”. Since the Phase 2 reopening on 19 Jun 2020, companies have developed their own Safe Management Measure (SMM) and implemented them as part of the COVID […]

The MSC Connexions Forum organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office ran as a virtual webinar. This half-day session was organised specially for those in the HR and PR functions of the maritime industry, and those working with students and jobseekers in schools and various career centres under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Employment […]

SMF and the Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) will be co-organising the Singapore Pavilion at the biennial Posidonia Exhibition from 26-30 October 2020 in Metropolitan Expo (Athens, Greece). It is an important event for Singapore to be represented as this is one of the largest international maritime gathering of thought leaders and industry professionals […]

The Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and JTC Corporation have jointly organised a webinar on “Digitalisation for the Marine & Offshore Engineering Sector”. The efforts of promoting digitalisation has been one that the Government have been actively championing in recent years to help streamline operations and […]

Each year, SMF organises the MaritimeONE Scholars’ Advance to provide newly awarded and senior scholars the opportunity to give back to the community through meaningful activities and to foster friendships between one another. This year, 50 scholars volunteered to pack and distribute 300 food bundles to senior beneficiaries of Thye Hua Kwan who reside in […]

The 40th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS) titled “Navigating our Way Through Chaotic Times” was held virtually. This webinar is part of the MKSS, a series of seminars where insurance and maritime experts are invited to present insights and analysis on the current and emerging trends in the marine insurance and maritime sectors. Invited speakers […]

The world’s largest and most influential bunker event was back to enable the industry it has been serving for over 20 years. Themed “Powering Fuels of the Future, Driving towards Decarbonisation”, SIBCON 2020 was 100% online and hosted on an interactive virtual event platform with key decision makers across the global bunkering community convening online […]

The Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have jointly organised a webinar on “Understanding Opportunities and Challenges of Offshore Wind in Asia Pacific for Singapore Marine & Offshore Engineering Sector”. This was part of the Industry Transformation Map (ITM) for the Marine & Offshore Engineering Sector launched in […]

Singapore Maritime Trial 1: Our Heritage Discover the interesting history behind the iconic landmarks rooted in Singapore’s maritime heritage. Visit the first infrastructures installed to support Singapore’s port and sea trade in the 19th century and locate the various landing points, control towers and lighthouses that served generations of seafarers, traders and administrators in keeping […]

This year, the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office launched an outdoor marketing campaign at the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station transit area. Members of the public were able to interact with 3-dimensional (3-D) trick-eye installations and take photos with the artwork displays showcasing the various sectors of the maritime industry and diverse maritime job roles. They […]

The second edition of the MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge (MMSCC) organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office was run completely virtual. MMSCC 2020 was organised to challenge undergraduates to solve real-life challenges faced by maritime companies whilst working in teams. They had the chance to impress the senior management of PACC Offshore Services […]

The MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony is an annual event where new MaritimeONE scholars and TMSS scholars for the year are recognized and awarded in the presence of their family, friends and sponsors. As we were unable to host the annual MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony in person, SMF presented a virtual ceremony to celebrate the achievements […]

Back for the fifth year, the MSC Maritime Careers Workshop organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office ran on a fully interactive virtual platform for the first time. Year 3 and 4 undergraduates across all disciplines and working professionals with 0 – 2 years working experience attended this virtual event to find out more […]

For this joint webinar, SCMA and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Singapore brought together representatives from ship and cargo owners, and the legal industry, to discuss how arbitration can help parties resolve disputes amicably and maintain commercial relationships. In commercial maritime disputes, a party often tries to “settle” the matter and in quite a few […]

The IMarEST Annual Conference 2020 was held as a flexible two-week virtual event. Building on last year’s inaugural event, the 2020 Annual Conference featured multiple streams covering many of the hottest topics in the marine realm, from the challenges of decarbonisation and a wider shift to greener, more sustainable ways of operating to developments in […]

Honouring the Finest in Maritime Asia Entering its 13th edition, the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia was set to return to honour the achievements and brightest talents in Asia’s maritime industry. Introducing seven new and rebranded award categories in 2020, a total of 12 competitive awards were open for nominations. In addition, four special awards […]

The Maritime Pavilion is organised to gather maritime companies to create a unified identity and serve as a recruitment channel for them. Through the pavilion, students are given the chance to better understand the opportunities the industry has to offer. Participating companies can also share about the job and internship openings within their organisations. Students […]

The Maritime Pavilion is organised to gather maritime companies to create a unified identity and serve as a recruitment channel for them. Through the pavilion, students are given the chance to better understand the opportunities the industry has to offer. Participating companies can also share about the job and internship openings within their organisations. Students […]

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) commissioned a maritime themed skit with the aim of educating primary and secondary school students on the multiple education and career opportunities that the maritime industry has to offer through drama play. The skit will introduce the maritime industry to students and correct misconceptions students may have on the careers […]

SMF held its annual New Year Cocktail Reception at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on 13 January 2020, with an attendance of over 250 maritime leaders from the public and private sectors of the industry. The event commenced with an opening address by Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation, outlining SMF’s key initiatives […]

The MSC Connexions Forum is an annual half-day session on maritime manpower-related matters organised specially for those in the HR and PR functions of the maritime industry, as well as those working with students and jobseekers in the schools and career centres under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i). It is […]

The second Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session for 2019 (MKSS 39) focused on the topic of “Updates from International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) Toronto Conference 2019”. Invited speakers include: • Mr Paul Collier, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore • Mr Rama Chandran, Head of Marine – Singapore & Head of Hull & Marine […]

The global maritime community has witnessed significant changes in the industry over the last decade. Trade wars, developments in regulatory compliance and economic policies, and digital disruptors each present unique opportunities and unprecedented challenges for the entire maritime chain. The way the industry conducts its business, and resolve its disputes, has also evolved. In this […]

This event is targeted at fresh and current maritime and non-maritme graduates from Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Newcastle University with SIT, University of Plymouth, UK, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and ITE College Central and College West. Two industry professionals were invited to share […]

A joint event in partnership with SCMA, the Singapore Academy of Law held a mock arbitration demonstration at SGX Centre 1 on 23 September 2019. The mock scenario was based on a fictional bulk shipping dispute to showcase SCMA arbitration and demonstrate how evidence is presented and challenged in a realistic and complex arb-med-arb scenario. […]

Every year, SMF co-organises the GIA–SMF Marine Insurance and Maritime Networking Night with the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA), to gather maritime marine insurance and maritime professionals together. This event aims to promote a stronger network and potential collaboration within the industry.

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office, a unit under the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) organised the inaugural MSC Career Discovery Programme. Participants had the chance to undergo a FREE CliftonStrengths assessment with customised report and workshop worth over $100. Undergraduates were invited to join us for a half-day session where we guided them in their […]

This year, the Singapore Maritime Dialogue 2019 was graced by Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health. Themed “Maritime Singapore in the Age of Digitalisation”, the sharing sessions and panel discussion allowed participants to understand the importance of digitalisation in the maritime industry and beyond. The first […]

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office organised the fourth MSC Maritime Careers Workshop on 16 August 2019. Year 3 and 4 undergraduates and working professionals with 0-2 years of experience from across all disciplines were invited to join for an afternoon of presentations and networking with maritime professionals from six leading local and international maritime […]

The MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony is an annual event where new MaritimeONE scholars and TMSS scholars for the year are awarded in the presence of their family, friends and sponsors.

This year, the annual Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session 38 (MKSS 38) focused on the topic of The Future of Tomorrow – Strategic Changes in Singapore’s Maritime Landscape. Invited speakers included Dr Sanjay Chittarajan Kuttan, Executive Director of the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), Mr Toby Stephens, Partner of Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) Singapore LLP and Mr […]

Over 400 guests from Singapore and Norway attended the Singapore Nite @ Nor-Shipping, celebrating close ties between Singapore, Norway and the international maritime community. Guests took the chance to catch up with old friends and forge new connections over delicious Singaporean cuisine. Dishes such as Laksa, Chili Crab and Chicken Rice were served and prepared […]

Nor-Shipping is one of the key gatherings for the international maritime community where decision makers from across the world to connect, collaborate and do deals to unlock new business opportunity. ASMI and SMF are the co-organisers of the Singapore Pavilion at this biennial exhibition in Oslo, Norway. The companies participating in the Singapore Pavilion are: […]

SMF is proud to host the Singapore High Tea Reception @ Nor-Shipping 2019 Singapore Pavilion. Experience a taste of Singapore with authentic Singapore delicacies and beverages specially prepared by Singapore Chefs specially flown in for this event. All visitors to Nor-Shipping are welcome at the Singapore Pavilion for this reception.

The MINDEF / MHA Enhanced Career & Education Fair aims to provide more targeted employment and education assistance to full-time national servicemen from the Singapore Armed Forces and the Home Team, assisting their transition to the workforce through a career fair and an education exhibition. The Maritime Singapore Connect Office took part in the career […]

The Maritime Experiential Programme (MEP) is a programme organized specially for secondary school students where students will be brought on learning journeys to interesting maritime locations in Singapore to broaden their perspectives on maritime operations and learn more about the industry. Organized twice a year, the event aims to generate interest by creating a unique […]

The Maritime Campus was held at the 2019 Asia Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show (IMDEX 2019) from 14 to 16 May 2019. The biennial event is a unique platform that aims to showcase the Maritime Defence Market in the Asia Pacific Region. It also aims to offer a holistic platform for youths to be […]

In today’s disruptive age, is the marine insurance sector beckoning a new era? The Singapore Marine Insurance Conference 2019 returns for a second edition and explores the future of marine insurance, and its relevance in the evolving global maritime ecosystem.

In conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Technology Conference (SMTC) 2019, the Singapore Maritime Institute will be organising the SMTC R&D Seminar in partnership with the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP). The SMTC R&D Seminar will gather industry professionals, academia, researchers and government representatives […]

Taking place in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Technology Conference (SMTC) 2019, the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) is pleased to partner the newly launched Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for the SMI Seminar 2019 to gather stakeholders to discuss pertinent industry […]

Widely recognised as Asia’s anchor maritime and offshore event, Sea Asia 2019 returned to Singapore for the 7th edition, from 9 to 11 April 2019 at the Marina Bay Sands. Co-organised by UBM (Seatrade) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation, Sea Asia is the anchor maritime event held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week. Over […]

The Maritime D/coded Tour is back for its third year. Organised for undergraduates in NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD and SIT who are majoring in Computing, Information Systems, Technology and Design, Business, Economics, Engineering, Science and Mathematics, this tour gives participants a chance to find out how IT is employed across various sectors of the maritime […]

The Raffles Lighthouse learning journey is organized specially for MaritimeONE scholars and maritime students. In the tour, scholars and students will get the chance to visit one of Singapore’s oldest lighthouses and learn how this iconic lighthouse plays an important role in the maritime industry.

The Maritime D/coded Tour is organised for undergraduates in NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD and SIT who are majoring in Computing, Information Systems, Technology and Design, Business, Economics, Engineering, Science, Mathematics to find out more about how big data is used in vessel valuations and trade analysis as well as maritime careers that are relevant to […]

Are you an undergraduate who is interested in solving real-world business problems and getting a head start in pursuing maritime internships or careers? Join us for the inaugural run of the MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge. This is your chance to solve real-world business problems and impress the senior management of APL, Jurong Port and […]

The Maritime Pavilion is organised to congregate companies offering maritime-related positions to create a unified identity and branding. Students from NUS are encouraged to walk through Maritime Pavilion at the NTU Career Fair to better understand the opportunities the maritime industry has to offer and to provide a one-stop recruitment platform for the undergraduates.

The YES Club Activities is an annual team bonding activity held for all members of the YES club to network and foster stronger bonds among one another.

The Maritime Pavilion is organised to congregate companies offering maritime-related positions to create a unified identity and branding. Students from NUS are encouraged to walk through Maritime Pavilion at the NUS Career Fair to better understand the opportunities the maritime industry has to offer and to provide a one-stop recruitment platform for the undergraduates.

SMF held its annual New Year Cocktail Reception at Shangri-la Hotel on 14 January 2019, which saw over 300 maritime leaders from the public and private sectors in attendance. The event commenced with an opening address by Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation, outlining SMF’s key initiatives in 2018 and the Foundation’s upcoming […]

The YES Club Year End Gathering is an annual get-together for all YES Club members to be acquainted with and updated on the various upcoming MaritimeONE and SMF initiatives. It presents a good opportunity for young maritime students from various disciplines and maritime executives working in various sectors to catch up with one another. At […]

Co-organised with the Singapore Maritime Academy (Singapore Polytechnic), the Maritime Youth Day is an annual event held for adventure-seeking Secondary School students where they will be tasked to complete various maritime challenges at Lazarus Island to promote teamwork and rigorous thinking.

The YES Club Activities is an annual team bonding activity held for all members of the YES club to network and foster stronger bonds among one another.

The MSC Connexions Forum was organised for stakeholders from the industry, government and school and training service providers to discuss HR issues pertaining to the maritime industry. The event kicked off with a personal sharing by Mr Jason Ho, Head, Group Human Resources, Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation Limited and Chairperson for the Engage and Outreach […]

Themed “Maritime Industry Transformation through Research and Innovation”, the 8th edition of the SMI Forum addresses the current landscape and future trends of research and innovation for Maritime Singapore’s long-term competitiveness. The SMI Forum 2018 will gather leaders from the industry, academia, and public sector to discuss the essential elements of building a strong maritime […]

The rise of China as an economic superpower has a profound impact on Asia. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) promises a wave of development and business opportunities for countries along the BRI corridors. How should Asia embrace China’s growing influence and navigate through the risks, opportunities and potential disputes that the BRI may present? […]

The Maritime Experiential Programme (MEP) is a programme organized specially for secondary school students. During the MEP, students will be brought on learning journeys to interesting maritime locations in Singapore to broaden their perspectives on maritime operations and learn more about the industry. Organized twice a year, the event aims to generate interest by creating […]

The second run of the MKSS in 2018 focused on the topic of Broadening Exposure in Marine Liability. Invited speakers included Ms Alicia Leong, Marine Liability Underwriter from Munich Re Syndicate Singapore Pte Ltd, Mr Nicholas Mavrias, Senior Claims Executive with Charles Taylor Mutual Management (Asia) Pte Ltd, and Mr Richard Kuek, Legal Consultant to […]

SMF organised the Industry Welcome Reception to formally welcome maritime graduates into the industry. The Reception consisted of two sharing sessions from two maritime professionals, followed by a networking dinner, where students were able to engage with industry professionals to find out more about career opportunities in maritime.

The 9th Strategic HR & PR Networking Event was held at La Cala, Duo Galleria and attended by more than 70 HR and PR professionals and close industry partners. At the event, Mr Tay Yeow Min, Assistant Director, Industry Manpower Development, from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, gave guests an introduction to MPA’s […]

The Careers at Sea & Beyond Forum and Exhibition was the first of its kind organised to encourage Singaporeans to consider careers on board ships – whether as a Deck Officer or Marine Engineer. There were two segments to the event: Interactive Exhibition with information on education options and career pathways at sea. “Experience” life […]

Annually, SMF co-organises the GIA–SMF Marine Insurance and Maritime Networking Night together with the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA), to gather maritime insurance and maritime professionals together. This provides a platform that is conducive for the strengthening of networks and potential collaboration. At the event, Mr Michael Gourlay, GIA Management Committee Member and Marine […]

As part of the maritime industry’s efforts to develop the pipeline of talent into the industry, the Government, maritime businesses and local seafarer unions presented close to S$1.9 million in maritime scholarships to 49 students at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Award Ceremony 2018. This year, a total of 26 companies pledged their commitment to MaritimeONE scholarships […]

The Scholars Induction Programme is an annual programme held for the newly awarded MaritimeONE scholars to bond and for them to understand more about the maritime industry and the MaritimeONE initiative. During the Programme, scholars experienced learning journeys to maritime locations, interacted with one another through team bonding activities and attended industry conferences.

Organized specially for the MaritimeONE scholars, the MaritimeONE Scholars’ Advance is an annual get-together event for all scholars, past and present since the inauguration of the MaritimeONE scholarships.

This year, MPA worked with NUS National Economics Society to hold the National Economics and Financial Management Challenge (NEFMC) as a lead up to The 5th Singapore Maritime Dialogue 2018. Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health will grace the event as the Guest-of-Honour.

Organized specially for the ITE students, the event aimed to encourage ITE students to consider furthering their maritime education in the local polytechnics through sharing sessions by Maritime Ambassadors and learning journeys to maritime locations in Singapore.

The YES Club Activities is an annual team bonding activity held for all members of the YES club to network and foster stronger bonds among one another.

Organised by Ministry of Education and SkillsFuture Singapore, WorldSkills Singapore is dubbed as the “Olympics of Skills”, which pits youths around the world in skilled trade areas. The event, held at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, involved an educational and career guidance (ECG) portion open to secondary two and three students and members of […]

The Association of Marine Industries (ASMI) and SMF lead the Singapore Pavillion each year to the prestigious maritime exhibition and conference Posidonia, in Athens, Greece. Senior Minister of State for Health and Transport, Dr Lam Pin Min, was the Guest-of-Honour at the Pavilion, and officially opened the Pavilion at the ribbon cutting ceremony. This year, […]

The MINDEF/MHA Enhanced Career & Education Fair aimed to provide more targeted employment and education assistance to full-time national servicemen from the Singapore Armed Forces and the Home Team, assisting their transition to the workforce through a career fair and an education exhibition. The Maritime Singapore Connect Office took part in the career fair to […]

Celebrating Excellence and Success in Maritme Asia. Marching into its 11th edition, Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia returns to Singapore on Wednesday, 25 April 2018 at the Marina Bay Sands®. The prestigious event not only brings together leading senior maritime professional in a gala networking setting but also seeks to recognise and honour achievements from maritime […]

The General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA), in association with the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), organized the GIA-IUMI Asia Forum 2018 – Charting Asia’s Changing Tides. Spanning across 1.5 days, the forum focused on themes pertinent to Asia and convened subject matter experts, thought leaders and policymakers to share their expert insights and […]

A Sea Asia conference organised by Seatrade UBM and the Singapore Maritime Foundation, the LNG Forum 2018 was held during the Singapore Maritime Week and was an exclusive one-day VIP conference comprising two high-level panel sessions in the morning, followed by a special focus on LNG bunkering and small scale LNG in the afternoon. With […]

The MSC Maritime Careers Workshop is organised annually to educate undergraduates and working professionals with less than two years of work experience from across all disciplines on the diversity of maritime careers. For this year’s event, participants were able to discover business and career opportunities provided by six maritime companies during the breakout sessions and […]

The Maritime Touch Programme is a series of maritime talks conducted by our Maritime Ambassadors, which aim to showcase the diversity of the maritime industry and the wide range of career prospects available for them. The second talk was held at NUS, where Mr Choo Xin Jian from Sembcorp Marine Repairs and Upgrade Pte Ltd […]

The Maritime Touch Programme is a series of maritime talks conducted by our Maritime Ambassadors, which aim to showcase the diversity of the maritime industry and the wide range of career prospects available for them. It also aims to encourage students to take up maritime-related courses. The second talk was held at NUS, where Mr […]

The Maritime Touch Programme is a series of maritime talks conducted by our Maritime Ambassadors, which aim to showcase the diversity of the maritime industry and the wide range of career prospects available for them. It also aims to encourage students to take up maritime-related courses. The first Maritime Touch Programme of 2018 was held at […]

The NUS Career Fair is one of the largest recruitment fairs catered to graduating university students, which aims to provide a one-stop recruitment platform for undergraduates who are looking for a company to start their career with.

The NTU Career Fair is one of the largest recruitment fairs catered to graduating university students, which aims to provide a one-stop recruitment platform for undergraduates who are looking for a company to start their career with.

The Maritime D/coded Tour took place on 26 January 2018. This exclusive tour was organised with Jurong Port and PSA to interest students from diverse fields of study, particularly those from courses relating to business analytics, information security, data science and analytics, and information systems. Students from other disciplines like Economics, Engineering and Business also […]

SMF and the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) jointly organised the 36th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS) on 17 January 2018 and touched on the topic of Disruptive Technologies and Cyber Risks. Guest speakers for the session were Ms Maite Bolivar Klarup, General Manager of the Singapore Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), Mr […]

The annual New Year Cocktail Reception that SMF organises was held at Pasir Panjang Terminal Building 3 on 12 January this year, where Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Transport, Dr Lam Pin Min, graced the occasion as Guest-of-Honour. Dr Lam launched the Industry Transformation Map (ITM) for Sea Transport, and […]

The Maritime Learning Journey is a programme that aims to bring MaritimeONE scholars and maritime students to interesting maritime locations with the objective of exposing and educating them to various maritime operations in the industry. The first learning journey of the year kicked off on 10 January 2018 with SMF bringing a group of Temasek […]

The YES Club Year End Team Bonding Activities were held for all members of the YES club to network and foster stronger bonds among one another. For the second installation of the team bonding session, members participated in a terrarium workshop.

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office held the second run of the MSC Connexions Forum on 3 November 2017 as a half-day session at Carlton Hotel Singapore. Organised for those in the HR and PR functions of the maritime industry, and those working with students and jobseekers in schools and various career centres under Workforce […]

This year, the Industry Welcome Reception was attended by more than 160 guests, including industry representatives and maritime graduates from Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Newcastle University, University of Plymouth, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and ITE College Central. Held at M Hotel Singapore on 2 November 2017, the event […]

SMF held the Singapore Maritime Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner Reception on 13th October at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Started in 2016, the reception was organised to thank all Ambassadors’ for their hard work and support towards MaritimeONE initiatives throughout the year, to keep them updated on upcoming MaritimeONE events and seek their continuous support for the year […]

The 8th Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) Strategic HR & PR Networking Session was held on 12th October at Ange Café, Robinsons The Heeren, and attended by over 70 HR and PR professionals, and close partners from the maritime industry. Mr David Chin, Executive Director of SMF, gave the opening address to thank partners for their […]

The 7-day experiential programme organised for Yale-NUS students, aimed to provide participants with an overview into the maritime industry. The programme included a port tour to PSA Singapore, a visit to the Singapore Maritime Gallery, and a networking session with the Singapore Shipping Association’s Young Executives Group. The programme concluded with a symposium where the […]

Launched in April 2007, MaritimeONE is a four-partner initiative between ASMI, MPA, SMF and SSA that seeks to raise awareness of this unique sector among students, and interest them in maritime education and careers through various outreach programmes. This year, MaritimeONE has reached its 10th Year Anniversary. As a celebration of this joyous milestone, MaritimeONE […]

The Xchange @ NTU was an exclusive career networking event organised by NTU with support from MSC Office for organisations with Management Trainee Programmes to recruit students who are expected to graduate in 2018 with at least a Second Class Upper Honours.

In partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and education and industry partners, the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office Maritime Education & Training teams from the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) presented the maritime sector the Education and Career Guidance Fair for Secondary Two students from 15-16 September. Held at Republic Polytechnic, the fair reached out […]

Learn about 3D Printing, also known as Rapid Prototyping (RP) or Additive Manufacturing (AM), the various 3D Printing techniques, applications, case studies and trends over a 4-days course conducted at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, Nanyang Technological University. The course includes a 1-day workshop where you will get to watch and understand 12 3D […]

The MSC Maritime Careers Workshop 2017 was a half-day event for tertiary students from selected disciplines and jobseekers to hear exclusive insights from industry experts, on the career prospects of maritime vocations which have been highlighted as critical and important jobs for the development of Maritime Singapore.

The MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony marked the officiating of the newly awarded MaritimeONE scholars and TMSS & SAIL scholars.

Organized specially for ITE students, the event encouraged participants to consider furthering their maritime education in the local polytechnics – this was done through various sharing sessions by Maritime Ambassadors and learning journeys to maritime locations in Singapore. Two Maritime Ambassadors, Dr Roland Tan and Mr Jarrod Ho were invited to share their experience in […]

On 28th July 2017, SMF co-organised the annual Marine Insurance and Maritime Networking Night with the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) at J Bar, M Hotel, from 6.30PM to 8.30PM. Mr Michael Gourley, GIA Management Committee Member and Marine Insurance Convenor, as well as Mr Kenneth Chia, SMF’s Executive Director (Designate), gave the opening […]

On 21 July 2017, the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office held its second run of the MSC Maritime Insights Forum. This event is specially organised for Education and Career Guidance (ECG) counsellors, to provide them with information on the various education and career pathways into and within the maritime industry, so that they may be […]

This year, the YES Club members participated in a cook-off and learnt how to make simple savoury and sweet dishes.The YES Club Team Bonding Activities are annual team bonding sessions held twice a year for all members of the YES club to network and foster stronger bonds among one another.

The 4th Singapore Maritime Dialogue was held on 5th July at the PSA Auditorium with over 190 tertiary level students and teachers from ITEs, Polytechnics, JCs and Universities in attendance. Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health graced the event as the Guest-of-Honour. This year, an Economics […]

SMF and the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) held the 35th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session on 29th June 2017. The session examined the topic of ‘China’s One Belt, One Road’ or OBOR in short and saw an overwhelming attendance of maritime professionals. Speakers invited for this session were Mr Asad Ali, Senior Analyst, Asia-Pacific […]

SMF and the Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) led a delegation of six maritime-related companies to form the Singapore Pavilion at Nor-Shipping 2017 in Oslo, Norway, from 30 May to 2 June to showcase the maritime services and capabilities of Singapore at the Singapore Pavilion. Nor-Shipping 2017 is an international exhibition that attracts key […]

The Maritime Experiential Programme, organised exclusively for secondary school students, aims to raise awareness and instil interest in students to consider a maritime education or career by immersing them through learning journeys to maritime related places in Singapore. Three sessions were held during the May installation with over 150 Secondary School students and teachers from […]

Held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week, the inaugural Singapore Marine Insurance Conference (SMIC) 2017 facilitated discussion on the latest developments and explored emerging topics from across the insurance and maritime industries. With Singapore’s position as one of the world’s leading maritime hub, the SMIC 2017 brought leading international industry speakers together to share […]

The Sea Asia Youth Tour is a biennial youth outreach event that happens on the final day of Sea Asia. This year, it has gathered over 220 attendees from the various Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). The Youth Tour aims to give students a better understanding of the maritime industry by bringing them on a […]

This seminar presented the latest advancements in Japanese shipbuilding and ship machinery including energy saving and environment friendly technologies/products to industry players in the maritime sector in Asia. This session covered industries such as Shipping, Ship management, and Shipbuilding. Following the seminar, a networking reception was held to enhance the relationship and friendship between guests […]

The Maritime Learning Journey aims to bring MaritimeONE scholars and maritime students to interesting maritime locations with the objective of exposing and educating them to various maritime operations in the industry. This year, during Singapore Maritime Week, scholars and students got the chance to visit one of Singapore’s oldest lighthouses. Students also learnt how this […]

The significant role that Asia continues to play in the global maritime and offshore industries, even in today’s market environment, were firmly demonstrated at Sea Asia 2017 held in Singapore on 25-27 April 2017. Close to 15,000 participants from 85 countries attended the three-day event with 822 delegates participating in the conference. The exhibition saw […]

Since 2001, the international maritime community has had a great tradition of meeting in Singapore to discuss and monitor the administrative and technological developments in ballast water management under the auspices of the International Conference on Ballast Water Management (ICBWM). Over the years the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been addressing many varied concerns that […]

Participants learnt about 3D Printing, also known as Rapid Prototyping (RP) or Additive Manufacturing (AM), the various 3D Printing techniques, applications, case studies and trends over a 4-days course conducted at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, Nanyang Technological University. The course included a 1-day workshop where participants got to watch and understand 11 3D […]

SCMA conference has long been an industry marque event where we gather the industry’s outstanding practitioners to share their experiences with the audience. For the 2017 conference, we are pleased to have Sir Bernard Rix as the Guest of Honour and keynote speaker. Sir Bernard Rix recently retired from the Court of Appeal of England […]

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office organised its second run of the MSC Maritime Spotlight Campus Series, on 6 and 7 March 2017 at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS). This year, the focus was on engineering careers within the maritime industry. There was a great mix of turnout, with students […]

The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office organised its second run of the MSC Maritime Spotlight Campus Series, on 6 and 7 March 2017 at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS). This year, the focus was on engineering careers within the maritime industry. There was a great mix of turnout, with students […]

The MKSS 34, which was held on 21 February, dwelled on the topic of ‘Insolvency in Shipping’. Guest speakers for this session were Mr Moses Lin, Director of Incisive Law LLC, Mr M. Jagannath, Director of NAU Pte Ltd and Mr Vijay Krishnan, Managing Director of Rystad Energy Asia Pacific. They touched on the challenges […]

The NTU and NUS Career Fairs are two of the largest recruitment fairs catered to graduating university students where they aim to provide a one-stop recruitment platform for undergraduates looking for a company to embark their career with. Every year, SMF gathers various maritime companies to form the Maritime Pavilion at these career fairs to […]

The Maritime Pavilion was organised to congregate companies offering maritime-related positions to create a unified identity and branding. Students from NUS were encouraged to walk through the Maritime Pavilion at the NUS Career Fair to better understand the opportunities the maritime industry has to offer and to provide a one-stop recruitment platform for the undergraduates.

Participants learnt about 3D Printing, also known as Rapid Prototyping (RP) or Additive Manufacturing (AM), the various 3D Printing techniques, applications, case studies and trends over a 4-days course conducted at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, Nanyang Technological University. The course included a 1-day workshop where participants got to watch and understand 11 3D […]

SMF held its annual New Year Cocktail Reception at Regent Singapore Hotel on 11 January 2017. Over 200 maritime leaders from both the public and private sectors attended the event and guests were invited to come dressed in vibrant colours to show the industry’s diversity and vibrancy. The event was graced by Mrs Josephine Teo, […]

The Maritime Learning Journey is a programme that aims to bring MaritimeONE scholars and maritime students to interesting maritime locations in Singapore with the objective of sharing and educating them to the various maritime operations in the industry. Students were shared on the various research activities and upcoming projects that National Marine Laboratory conducts and […]

The MSC Connexions Forum is an event organised specially for those in the HR and PR functions of the maritime industry. Programme Highlights: Skills Framework for Sea Transport – learn more about this upcoming initiative which the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has worked with SkillsFuture Singapore and various stakeholders for “Hiring and Talent […]

Participants gained insights on ship sale and purchase from five senior industry professionals speaking on the use of the SSF from a shipbroker, shipowner, arbitrator and a lawyer’s perspective. BIMCO presented on the use of BIMCO’s IDEA2. Speakers: Mr Henry Mytton-Mills, Managing Director, Aries Shipbroking (Asia) Pte Ltd Mrs Gina Lee-Wan, Partner, Allen & Gledhill […]

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is the world’s largest international shipping association, with more than 2,200 members globally providing a wide range of services to their global membership which includes shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents. Their core objective is to facilitate the commercial operations of their members by developing standard contracts and […]

As markets and economies change at a stunning pace, industry players need to adapt and rework their approach to not just business fundamentals, but also to recreate competitive advantage. The game changers of yesterday may simply not be relevant in the near future. In the context of marine fuels, in addition to the impact of […]

Join us at the 8th Asian Maritime Law Conference to gain insights on topics such insolvency of shipping companies, latest innovations on dispute resolution, ship arrest in relation to bunker claim, judicial sale of vessels and much more. Here are some of our discussion topics to lookout for: Appropriate Dispute Resolution – The Singapore Way. […]

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) organised the inaugural International Safety at Sea Conference on 30 – 31 August 2016. Themed Building a Resilient Safety@Sea Culture and held in conjunction with Safety@Sea week, the conference brought more than 40 international speakers and industry experts from different sectors of the maritime industry together to […]

Widely acknowledged as one of the region’s most prestigious industry awards, the 9th Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia returns to Singapore on Friday, 15 July 2016 at the Shangri-La Hotel. The event will be guest hosted by Anita Kapoor, a well-known travel television host and media personality who currently helms the Channel NewsAsia LUXE ASIA programme. […]

SCMA co-hosted with Quadrant Chambers a tea talk on subject matters which were topical due to recent decisions in the Supreme Court. Four of their members were featured, Chirag Karia QC, David Semark, Michael Nolan QC and Yash Kulkarni.

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) partnered the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) to co-host the Marine Insurance & Maritime Networking Night. The event sought to serve as a networking event for maritime leaders across various specialisations, including ship financiers, ship owners, classification societies, ship brokers and maritime lawyers to network with the marine insurance […]

The Posidonia 2016 exhibition was held in Athens, Greece, from 6-10 June 2016. The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), together with Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) and supported by IE Singapore, led seven companies for Singapore’s participation as a national pavilion including leading shipyards Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd, PaxOcean Engineering Pte Ltd and Sembcorp […]

Riding on the success of the 1st Pro-AM Conference in 2014, the biennial conference was held in Singapore for the 2nd time from 17 to 19 May 2016. In this conference cum exhibition, Pro-AM 2016 brought the latest commercial and scientific progress in Additive Manufacturing. Participants learnt about scientific breakthroughs and technological advances in Additive […]

With the ratification of the Ballast Water Convention finally expected in the early part of 2017 it posed the biggest change and challenge to face shipping in a generation. Despite this, a great deal of uncertainty remained over key issues: IMO vs USCG regulations, approval of systems and testing and compliance, to name a few. […]

The New York Produce Exchange Form (NYPE) is the most widely used standard time charter party in the dry cargo sector of the industry. The revised NYPE was launched on 15 October 2015, the first revision since 1993. This revised form is the first international shipping form that is a collective effort spanning the globe […]

Co-organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and Seatrade, the premier maritime and offshore conference and exhibition, Sea Asia, returned for its 6th edition next year, from 25 to 27 April 2017 at the Marina Bay Sands®, Singapore. On 19 April 2016, over 250 senior maritime professionals attended the Sea Asia 2017 Launch Reception organised […]

The Offshore Marine Forum, back for the 2nd edition, brought industry leaders together against a backdrop of challenging and complex operating environments. In this exclusive half-day high-level industry forum, CEOs and COOs from the offshore industry were specially invited by the organisers to come together to network and discuss their views and outlook of the […]

The first seminar in 2016 on Marine Risk Accumulation on Shore and at Sea under the 10th series of the Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session, co-organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA). We are pleased to have had two industry experts to share their knowledge on the topic […]