This issue of Singapore Nautilus features several highlights from Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2017, the region’s leading maritime event, and brings together varied perspectives and insights from industry experts on what goes into developing a future-ready port and maritime eco-system. 

In line with the theme, most of this issue’s articles address critical issues impacting the maritime sector and their possible solutions. In the Personality section, Lloyd’s Asia Pacific CEO Kent Chaplin shares how his company, a leader in marine insurance, is responding to developments in the sector and strategising for the future; Wallem Group (Singapore) Managing Director Nitin Mathur shares experience and insights from his company’s responses to the maritime digital revolution.

 The Company Spotlight section sheds light on Thomas Schulte Ship Management Asia’s expansion plans in Asia, and the Technology and Maritime Services sections discuss how artificial intelligence and other technological innovations can improve efficiency and accuracy in shipping and port operations.


Innovation is a critical component in Singapore’s development of future capabilities built on emerging technologies for the maritime sector. To this end, the Feature article showcases MPA’s multi-pronged digitalisation approach while Port & Starboard highlights Portcast’s software, which uses machine-learning algorithms to predict vessel utilisation dynamically. Also read about the American Bureau of Shipping, which has established the ABS Global Simulation Center, the society’s global Center of Excellence for Modelling and Simulation. In Company Spotlight, find out more about the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Initiative, which supports the ongoing transformation of Maritime Singapore. Lastly, hear from industry experts Tan Beng Tee and Punit Oza in Personality, as they share their rich experiences.

Sustainability is a key concern for the Singapore maritime industry, and MPA is committed to making Maritime Singapore a centre of best practices to protect and sustain the marine environment. The Feature article examines a few of MPA's sustainability initiatives, including Tuas Port and LNG bunkering. Company Spotlight showcases the efforts of Tian San Shipping, which aims to combat plastic pollution in the marine environment. Maritime Services highlights the work carried out by the Baltic Exchange, which has been benchmarking the prices of seagoing vessels and cargoes since the mid-1980s. Gain an insight into Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao’s views in Personality, and hear from industry experts on the topic of decarbonisation in Community Talk.

Safety is of utmost concern to all of us in the maritime industry, and this took on an added dimension with the arrival of the Coronavirus Disease 2019. The feature article examines how technology can empower safety, while Port & Starboard delves into how artificial intelligence and big data can improve safety and efficiency in the seas. Interviews with Ms Sandra Welch, former Chief Operating Officer of Sailors’ Society; and Mr Abhishek Chawla, the Head of Operations at CMA CGM Asia and Chief Operations Officer at APL further underscore the importance of safety. Entrepreneurs took the limelight in Technology, where the winners of the Smart Port Challenge 2019 were featured. Capt Peng Chu Xing from Pacific International Lines shares the company’s safety-first culture, while industry experts give their take on IMO 2020 Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit in Community Talk.

This edition of Singapore Nautilus looks at the issue of gender diversity in Maritime Singapore and the important role that women play. The feature article shares views from women in various capacities, including Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Ms Lim Ying Ying, Cargill Ocean Transportation Asia-Pacific Lead, and Ms Irene Ng Yu Si, Executive Electrical Engineer, PSA. The issue also includes profiles of Ms Caroline Yang, the first female President of the Singapore Shipping Association; Mrs Gina Lee-Wan, the first female maritime lawyer to be conferred the International Maritime Centre (Individual) Award; and Ms Fanny Ng, MPA’s only female marine surveyor. Several industry leaders weigh in on their opinions regarding the IMO 2020 sulphur limit, which took effect from January 1, 2020.

Kicking off on April 6, the annual Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) saw nine exciting days of industry events, networking receptions and public outreach activities attended by more than 50,000 participants from over 30 countries. The feature article shares highlights from during SMW, including the 13th Singapore Maritime Lecture with Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Chan Chun Sing giving the keynote address, SMW Opening Ceremony and Exhibition, International Maritime Awards & Reception, Sea Asia, and the Singapore Maritime Technology Conference. The issue also includes profiles of Dr Sadan Kaptanoğlu, Managing Director at HI Kaptanoğlu Shipping; Mr Lars Lange, Secretary General at International Union of Marine Insurance; and Ms Shanna Ghose, a partner at Hill Dickinson LLP. Pacific Carriers Limited shares how they embrace new disruptive technologies to build an agile workforce, while DNV GL explains how their continued investment in research and collaborative innovation helps companies advance the safety and sustainability aspects of their operations.

Singapore commemorates its bicentennial in 2019, and this issue focuses on the nation’s maritime journey from the past to the present, with an eye to the future. The feature story highlights Singapore’s development from a trading post in the 14th century to a global maritime hub, as well as efforts by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to help Singapore remain a leading and vital node in the global maritime network. In keeping with the theme, the Commentary section saw David Chin, former Executive Director of the Singapore Maritime Foundation sharing three areas of the maritime industry that have seen significant improvements through the years. The issue also included COSCO SHIPPING (South East Asia)’s President Gu Jingsong expounding on the factors that make Singapore an attractive regional headquarters as well as Shipowners’ Club’s Singapore branch Chief Executive David Heaselden imparting his thoughts on the club’s role in providing protection and indemnity for its members.

This issue of Singapore Nautilus takes a look at how the shipping industry is prepared for growth despite world-wide challenges. The feature story rounds up the highlights of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) — the 2018 edition of the region’s premier maritime convention saw 34 events spread across nine impactful days. We attended one key event of SMW 2018, the Maritime Cyber Security Seminar, and share the panellists’ views in a Q&A format in the Community Talk section. Company Spotlight falls on the Wilhelmsen Group, a global player in the maritime industry. Its Chief Digital Officer shares how it is embracing digital technologies to resolve big issues. In the Personality section, Ocean Network Express CEO Mr Jeremy Nixon reveals why Singapore was chosen as its HQ; and Vice Admiral Guillermo Luttges, Director General of the General Directorate of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine, Chile, shares areas in which the port authorities of Chile and Singapore can work on together.

This issue of Singapore Nautilus examines how digitalisation is transforming the maritime industry. The feature story highlights how Singapore is sustaining its competitive advantage in the maritime industry by developing capabilities in emerging technologies such as autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence. 

In line with the theme, most of this issue's articles highlight areas and trends relevant to digital technology in the maritime industry. The spotlight was shone on INTTRA's Asia Technology Summit, where topics such as blockchain technology and the Internet of Things were discussed. This issue also explores the Singapore-based e-marketplace MOSCORD, which simplifies the procurement process for the maritime sector. 

As maritime companies face an uncertain global climate with protectionist trends in trade, Soren Skou, CEO of Maersk, explains how seamless, digital end-to-end solutions can lower the barriers to trade. And Masafumi Kuroki, Executive Director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) emphasises the need for multilateral sharing of information to combat piracy and sea robbery. 

This issue of Singapore Nautilus features the International Maritime Centre (IMC) 2030 Advisory Committee's vision for Maritime Singapore's next phase of growth, and its strategies for bringing this vision into reality. It also discusses why development in the sector needs to occur in a sustainable manner in order for the broader community to benefit from this plan in the long term. 

In line with the theme, most of this issue's articles highlight areas and trends relevant to Singapore's maritime trajectory. Topics like safety at sea, cooperation among stakeholders, autonomous crafts, LNG bunkering, and digital analytics are discussed to varying levels of detail. We have also taken the time to obtain insights and projections from well-known industry veterans in relevant sectors. 

In line with efforts to mitigate climate change, we also have a representative from the International Maritime Organization sharing insights about increased global scrutiny and sustainability in future-ready shipping. 

This issue’s main feature highlights key events taking place during the 12th edition of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), which is held in Singapore in April. Themed “Navigating Through Challenging Times”, SMW 2017 rallies the maritime industry to harness opportunities for the future, despite current difficulties, through the adoption of digital solutions and cutting-edge technology. 

This issue also spotlights several maritime establishments in Singapore that have embraced the digital transformation in their respective fields. The Port & Starboard section features Jurong Port Academy, which was launched by Jurong Port earlier this year, to ensure port workers are well equipped to meet current and future demands on their skill sets. The Maritime Services and Technology sections feature data analytics start-up Sense Infosys and underwater hull cleaning service provider C-Leanship respectively. These two entities show the advantages of investing in technology and innovation to stay ahead of the game.

This issue of SIngapore Nautilus spotlights key developments within the bunkering industry. As the world's top bunkering port, Singapore has always taken the lead in improving standards within the industry. Since Jan 1, 2017, we became the first port to make the use of mass flow metering (MFM) systems mandatory for the delivery of marine fuel oil. Find out more in the main feature.

In this issue, we also had the honour of speaking to Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), about his views on the industry and his vision for the IMO, as well as Ms Katy Ware, who is Director of Maritime Safety and Standards at the United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and the Permanent Representative of the UK to the IMO. Read more in the Personality section.

This issue of Singapore Nautilus focuses on the collaborative efforts between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the local maritime industry as well as international maritime administrations, national safety councils and classification societies in strengthening safety at sea. Read about Singapore’s commitment to enhancing safety at sea, both locally and regionally, in this issue’s main feature.

In line with this issue’s theme, the Port & Starboard and Technology sections look at how Singapore is investing in people and technology to complement its strategies to boost safety at sea. Read about the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme, which gives fresh polytechnic graduates an opportunity to deepen their skills while working, in the Port & Starboard section. The Technology section turns the spotlight on Singapore’s institutes of higher learning that are harnessing the potential of technology to reduce human error in maritime operations.


This issue focuses on the role of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in building a maritime ecosystem in Singapore that is resilient and adaptable to challenges. Even in challenging times, MPA has continued to work with various stakeholders within the maritime industry to ensure that it remains relevant, while investing in people through a series of initiatives and programmes to safeguard Singapore’s position as a global hub port and International Maritime Centre. Read about some of these efforts in this issue’s main feature.

Keeping pace with current megatrends such as big data and the Internet of Things, the Port and Starboard section looks at how the global maritime industry is transforming itself through smart shipping, while the Technology section highlights innovative solutions from home-grown companies to bring the maritime industry into the digital age. 

The Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, gathers the maritime community in Singapore for a week of conferences, dialogues, exhibitions and social events in celebration of all things maritime. With the theme “Positioning for Future Growth”, read what SMW 2016 has to offer in this issue’s main feature.

In the Port and Starboard section, find out why Singapore, the world’s top bunkering hub, is investing in initiatives to offer liquefied natural gas as an alternative bunker fuel. And read what Nikolas Tsakos, Chairman of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, and Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of international maritime company BW Group as well as the Singapore Maritime Foundation, have to say about the maritime industry’s outlook in the Personality section.

In this issue, read about Singapore's development from a global hub port to an International Maritime Centre, which is home to over 5,000 maritime establishments.

The issue also highlights some of the key maritime entities and important initiatives that add dynamism to the maritime industry while ensuring that it continues to build on its safety and security standards, and sustainability efforts. And find out what Mr Koji Sekimizu, the former Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization has to share about the maritime industry and his time in office.

Issue 32 highlights Singapore's contributions to the international maritime community, from boosting navigational safety and security to promoting environmental sustainability and training maritime leaders. Find out how a Singapore-based company is helping to improve navigational safety and efficiency by developing a Ship Traffic Simulator that will aid in traffic management along important shipping routes. And read about what Olaf Merk, Administrator for Ports and Shipping at the International Transport Forum of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, has to say about Singapore's viability as a port city.

Issue 31 spotlights the pivotal role technology plays in keeping the maritime industry dynamic and in overcoming key challenges faced by the sector.

Read about the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's programmes and initiatives to transform the Port of Singapore into a smarter, safer and more productive port. And find out what Mr Andrew Winbow, Assistant Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, and Mr Tung Chee Chen, Chairman of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, have to say about developments in their respective fields.

Issue 30 focuses on the milestone 10th Singapore Maritime Week, a premier maritime event organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The event will see the local and international maritime community gather once again in Singapore for a week of conferences, exhibitions, dialogues and social events. 

Read about how the Singapore Maritime Academy continues to nurture local talents for the maritime industry through innovative programmes and state-of-the-art training facilities. And find out about the role of Port Inspectors in keeping Singapore’s port waters safe and pollution-free.

Issue 29 highlights the efforts of Singapore's maritime community in tackling some of the most challenging environmental issues of our time, and how the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore seeks to support and encourage sustainability in the industry through the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative. Find out what the international maritime community is doing to protect our seas from the harmful effects of ballast water. Also, hear what industry players have to say about how integrating sustainability efforts into companies' business strategies can lead to positive outcomes for all.

Issue 28 pays homage to seafarers, and also the International Maritime Organization's Day of the Seafarer, which falls on June 25 every year. Hear stories from four seafarers who share their experiences at sea, their personal challenges, and what they love most about their jobs. Also, read about how the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration overcame initial difficulties, and is now celebrating its 10th year anniversary in 2014. Find out what a panel of experts representing a variety of bunkering sectors has to say about the announcement in April 2014 of the mandatory use of the mass flow metering system in Singapore by 2017.

The theme of Issue 27 revolves around Singapore Maritime Week 2014, which stays true to its mantra of People, Ideas and Opportunities for the maritime community as well as the general public. Read also about the mass flow meter - a piece of bunkering technology that aims to bring increased efficiency to the maritime industry. Also, take a trip back in time to unearth the origins of Singapore\'s first lighthouse at Fort Canning.

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Singapore Nautilus is the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's corporate publication. It has a local and international reach of 4,500 copies per issue, and features a range of topics relating to Maritime Singapore.

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