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11Sep2026

REGISTER for SBF Future of Trade Forum 2026

SSA is pleased to be a supporting association of Singapore Business Federation’s (SBF) Future of Trade Forum, taking place on 30 September 2026 at Shangri-La Singapore.

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10Sep2026

[Final Reminder] Anchoring AI Returns: Register for the 4th Run!

This is a gentle reminder to register for Singapore Shipping Association's fourth run of our two-day course, “Anchoring AI: Transforming Shipping with GenAI”, under the AI Enablement Programme. The course is specifically designed to help maritime companies embark on their GenAI journey.

SSA/130/26/EML
10Sep2026

[SIGN UP TODAY]: Maritime Conversations@SSA: Sanctions Update for the Shipping Community 

The SSA Services Committee is hosting sanctions briefing to provide the maritime industry with first-hand regulatory intelligence, enforcement priorities and emerging risk indicators directly from primary sanctioning authorities. 

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09Sep2026

[REMINDER] Sign Up Today: Maritime Conversations@SSA: Marine Fuels & e-BDN: Practical, Legal & Insurance Perspectives

Developments in the marine fuels supply chain are changing how shipping operations are carried out. As the adoption of alternative marine fuels such as biofuels, methanol and ethanol grows, alongside the digitalisation of the bunkering process through electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDNs), shipowners and operators are navigating new operational, legal and insurance considerations. These developments are bringing new considerations for businesses as they adapt to evolving fuel practices and digital bunkering processes.

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08Sep2026

REGISTER for SBF Latam Conference 2026

SSA is pleased to be a supporting association of Singapore Business Federation’s (SBF) Latam Conference 2026, taking place on 24 September 2026 at Conrad Singapore Orchard.

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08Sep2026

[SIGN UP TODAY]: Ship Cyber Readiness Forum: Spoofing & Impact of Frontier AI

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is pleased to invite vessel owners, operators, managers and maritime stakeholders to the upcoming Ship Cyber Readiness Forum: Spoofing & Impact of Frontier AI, which will take place on Thursday, 8 October 2026, from 9.00am to 1.00pm. The forum centres on the topics of spoofing and the impact of frontier AI on cybersecurity. Both are immediate threats to ships.

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07Sep2026

Join Our Carbon Management Workshop on 8 October 2026

As part of Singapore’s net-zero ambitions, the Maritime Port Authority (MPA) and UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) have partnered with key industry associations: the Association of Regional Ferry Operators (ARFO), Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI), the Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers and Services (SASS), and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to help strengthen the maritime industry’s capacity in carbon accounting and management.

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07Sep2026

REGISTER for World Offshore Week 2026

SSA is pleased to be a supporting partner of World Offshore Week 2026, taking place from 23 to 24 September 2026 at Singapore EXPO Hall 2B.

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03Sep2026

[SIGN UP TODAY] Setting Sail with GenAI: Introduction to GenAI Solution Development

Sign up for Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)’s new two-day course “Setting Sail with GenAI: Introduction to GenAI Solution Development” under the AI Enablement Program. This practical, hands-on course is designed for maritime professionals who want to learn how to build GenAI-powered solutions. Through guided exercises, maritime-specific examples, and step-by-step solution development, participants will learn how GenAI applications can be designed, configured, tested and deployed using Microsoft Copilot Studio, a low-code development platform.

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02Sep2026

Industry Advisory: Immigration Clearance Requirements for Sea Crew and Passengers at Singapore Piers and Ports

We wish to inform you that the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a notice reminding the industry of the immigration clearance requirements for sea crew and passengers at Singapore piers and ports.

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01Sep2026

[SIGN UP TODAY]: Maritime Conversations@SSA: Marine Fuels & e-BDN: Practical, Legal & Insurance Perspectives

Developments in the marine fuels supply chain are changing how shipping operations are carried out. As the adoption of alternative marine fuels such as biofuels, methanol and ethanol grows, alongside the digitalisation of the bunkering process through electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDNs), shipowners and operators are navigating new operational, legal and insurance considerations. These developments are bringing new considerations for businesses as they adapt to evolving fuel practices and digital bunkering processes.

SSA/122/26/EML
28Aug2026

Industry Advisory: Penalties for Non-Compliance of Prevailing Immigration Procedures

We wish to inform you about recent notice issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on the penalties for non-compliance with prevailing immigration procedures for sea crew and passengers.

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26Aug2026

REGISTER for 10th Clean Marine Fuel Forum 2026

SSA is proud to be a supporting organisation for the 10th Clean Marine Fuel Forum 2026, taking place on 22 September 2026 at Concorde Hotel Singapore.

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25Aug2026

[REMINDER] Sign Up Today - Navigating the Journey: Managing AI-Related Risk

This is a gentle reminder that the course date has been rescheduled to 7 October 2026 (Wednesday). We would also like to encourage you to sign up for Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)’s new one-day course “Navigating the Journey: Managing AI-Related Risk” under the AI Enablement Programme, designed to help maritime leaders and their teams to adopt AI safely and responsibly. Using maritime case studies, hands-on exercises and frameworks, this course will teach participants how to identify, assess and mitigate AI and GenAI.

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25Aug2026

Industry Advisory: Immigration Clearance Requirements for Sea Crew and Passengers at Singapore Ports

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) wishes to draw members’ attention to a notice from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on the immigration clearance requirements for sea crew and passengers at Singapore ports.

SSA/119/26/EML
18Aug2026

SSA Whitelisting Programme for Launch Boat Operators for Crew Transfer Between Ships

This circular supersedes our previous circular (SSA/022/26/EML dated 23 February 2026) in its entirety.
Singapore is a global maritime hub, with a significant amount of shipping traffic in our port waters. It is imperative that the industry propagates a culture of safe marine transfer of personnel between vessels,

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18Aug2026

Launch of the Singapore Near Miss Reporting System

The SSA is pleased to announce the launch of the Singapore Near Miss Reporting System, an industry-led initiative developed jointly by the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council (NMSSC) and SSA.

The system provides a confidential and independent channel for reporting near misses, enabling valuable safety lessons to be shared across the maritime community.

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17Aug2026

Take Part in MPA’s Maritime Singapore Master Plan Survey and AI Image Contest

On behalf of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SSA would like to invite you to participate in the survey and AI Image Contest, and to share your aspirations and vision of the future of Maritime Singapore. Participants stand a chance to win e-vouchers for their submissions.

The deadline of submissions for both will close on 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm. Terms and Conditions apply.

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14Aug2026

[NEW] 2026 Edition of FAQ on Bunkering of Biofuels for Ocean-Going Vessels in the Port of Singapore

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is pleased to inform all members that the latest edition of “FAQ on Bunkering of Biofuels for Ocean-Going Vessels in the Port of Singapore’’ is now ready. Given that marine biofuels lifting in the Port of Singapore have expanded rapidly, this update is both timely and crucial for all stakeholders interested in the latest technical, commercial, testing and regulatory guidance of biofuel bunkering and onboard use of marine biofuels.

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13Aug2026

[REMINDER] Register for SSA YEG Family Day 2026

The inaugural SSA YEG Family Day 2026 is taking place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at the Singapore Maritime Gallery. Organised by our very own Young Executives Group (YEG) Committee, this is an educational and engaging programming for our YEG members and their families. Family members of all ages are welcome to join, as we build bonds over joint discovery of Singapore’s maritime heritage and industry.

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