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Plugging Maritime Skills Gap Through Job Redesign

28 May 2025SSA’s newly launched Job Redesign Capability Development Workshop conducted in partnership with the Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) enabled 20 companies to build a future ready maritime workforce

On 23 May 2025, 32 participants, inclusive of HR professionals, business leaders and line managers participated in a one-day workshop that equips them with the knowledge and methodology to...

New SSA Course On Maritime Applications of Nuclear Propulsion

23 May 2025The one-day course gave participants an in-depth introduction into nuclear propulsion, covering a wide range of topics from the science behind nuclear propulsion to the future implications of nuclear fusion for the shipping industry.

As the maritime industry continues working towards its decarbonisation goals, nuclear propulsion appears as an alternative, clean and net-zero emissions energy. While the technology is...

Timely Reminder to Guard Against Sea Robberies and Piracy in the SOMS

23 May 2025The Joint Session on Maritime Security held on 13 May 2025, was attended by over 80 shipowners, ship operators and agents

Led by the SSA Services Committee, the session was held jointly with the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA), the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre...

SSA Launches New Service of Weekly Intelligence Reports on Dark Fleets

23 May 2025The new mailing list will allow SSA members to tap onto this common resource, providing further support for internal sanctions checks and compliance processes.

Staring from June 2025, SSA members can now receive weekly intelligence reports on vessels with potential sanctions risks. These reports are provided by Windward Marine Risk (UK) Ltd, and...

SSA SME Tech-novate Day Returns with Fresh Insights on Artificial Intelligence

30 Apr 2025The 2025 edition of SME Tech-novate Day explored how new insights, cutting-edge AI applications, and the latest industry updates to help SMEs stay ahead in their digitalization journey.

Empowering SMEs for an AI-enabled Digital Future On 25 April 2025, SSA’s Digitalisation Committee hosted the second run of SME Tech-novate Day, a half-day event designed to equip SMEs...

Celebrating Gender Diversity on International Women’s Day 2025

30 Apr 2025The event saw female maritime professionals sharing their perspectives and experiences in their Maritime journey, and what it meant for future generations.

Organised by the SSA Young Executive Group (YEG), the event took place on 29 April 2025 at Rasa Space, Republic Plaza with over 140 attendees. The event was jointly organised with the...

Making Sense of U.S. Sanctions and Dark Fleet

22 Apr 2025Officials from the U.S. Department of Treasury engaged with SSA members, addressing concerns on the ‘grey areas’ in U.S. sanctions and ending off with a robust Q&A session.

At the invitation of the SSA Services Committee, a team of officials from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) engaged with over fifty SSA members on 10 April 2025. In the audience...

Interview with Mr. Loh Chun How, Executive Director of the Singapore Shipping Association

17 Apr 2025This month, WAVES features Mr. Loh Chun How, Executive Director of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA). With over 25 years in maritime and logistics, he shares his strategic priorities for SSA, insights on industry trends, and his commitment to advancing Singapore’s maritime sector.

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in shipping? How have your experiences shaped your understanding of the industry, and how have they better enabled you to play the role of Executive...

SSA Whitelist Helps Shipowners Identify Launch Operators Committed to Safe Crew Transfers

9 Apr 2025The newly initiated, voluntary programme for the launch sector is meant to encourage adherence to prescribed standards such as provision of certified life jackets and robust safety protocols

As a global maritime hub, the Port of Singapore sees a significant amount of shipping traffic in our port waters. It is imperative that the industry practices safe marine transfer of...

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