Our new #Everyone Onboard Programme is designed for all levels of maritime organisations, from executives to often-unsung heroes: secretaries, receptionists, and other support staff.
In an industry where disruption, cyber threats, and operational stress are constant, support staff must also be equipped with modern workplace skills to protect, connect, and elevate their teams.
ICA will be organising a series of online engagement sessions to share the immigration clearance procedures for sea crew and passengers when seeking entry into and departing from Singapore.
SSA/091/25/EMLThe Singapore Government prohibits e-vaporisers entirely. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is conducting intensified, targeted operations at all air, land, and sea checkpoints to detect and deter smuggling attempts. Smuggling attempts will be met with strict enforcement.
SSA/090/25/EMLThe September to November courses of our Executive Development Programme (EDP) are now open for registration. These courses are priced competitively for members – we urge you to take this opportunity to upgrade your skills, gain new knowledge, and stay ahead in your field.
SSA/089/25/EMLOn behalf of PIER71TM, SSA cordially invites you to an exclusive networking event, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with the latest cohort of global maritime innovators participating in Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2025, prominent industry leaders, and the broader maritime community. The event will take place on Thursday, 4 September 2025.
SSA/088/25/EMLSSA is happy to be a supporting organisation for Marine Fuels 360, taking place from 7 to 8 October 2025 at Hilton Singapore Orchard.
SSA/087/25/EMLIn today’s interconnected world, maritime operations face growing cyber risks as digitalisation expands. To safeguard your fleet and port operations, it’s critical to assess your cybersecurity readiness and secure tailored insurance coverage against threats like data breaches, operational disruptions, and even state-sponsored cyberattacks.
SSA/086/25/EMLThe Singapore Shipping Association would like to invite our member companies to register their young talents to the Young Executives Group (YEG) Community. This is a dedicated network for nurturing the next generation of maritime leaders aged 45 years old and below. Young maritime professionals at the start of their careers, in leadership positions and/or with leadership potential are warmly encouraged to join.
Singapore’s maritime sector is charting a bold course towards net-zero emissions by 2050, with harbour craft playing a pivotal role. SSA members are invited to attend an industry briefing session jointly organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), to explore actionable pathways, government support, and collaborative opportunities to decarbonise harbour craft operations.
SSA/084/25/EMLSSA is happy to be a supporting organisation for the upcoming Offshore Support Journal Conference Asia 2025, taking place from 9 to 10 September 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
SSA/083/25/EMLSSA is happy to be a supporting organisation for the upcoming SMEICC 2025, organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI), taking place from 3 to 4 September at Suntec Singapore.
SSA/082/25/EMLWe are pleased to share that registration for the third run of the SSA Maritime Digital Roadmap Programme is now open.
SSA/072/25/EMLDear members,
As part of on-going efforts to engage the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on matters of concern to Singapore’s maritime industry, SSA conducts regular joint meetings to discuss issues relating to ship operations and port services.
The next meeting will be held soon and all SSA members are invited to provide the Secretariat with comments and feedback relating to operational matters that they may wish to raise at the meeting.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is conducting Maritime Census 2025 to collect data on the industry’s activities, technology, sustainability and manpower developments.
SSA/079/25/EMLThe UK Chamber of Shipping has organised a webinar to raise awareness on the forthcoming Paris and Tokyo MOU Concentrated Campaign on Ballast Water for Shipowners/Ship operators and improve the uptake of Interim Ballast Challenge Quality Water Guidelines, new record book etc., aiming to improve the understanding and awareness of D2 compliance (What can be achieved and challenges) focusing on the Port State Control Concentrated Campaign.
SSA/080/25/EMLThe SSA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 26 September 2025, at the Sands Grand Ballroom Level 5, Marina Bay Sands, from 6.00pm till 10.00pm. Attendees may look forward to a delightful evening of networking and entertainment.
SSA/78/25/EMLThis communication serves as an official invitation from the Secretariat of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to all members, inviting them to nominate qualified candidates to the listed SSA Operational eight Committees for the Term 2025/2027. This term, under the leadership of President Mr. T.S. Teo, SSA will focus on these strategic pillars
SSA/076/25/EMLThis communication serves as an official invitation from the Secretariat of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to all members, inviting them to nominate qualified candidates to the listed SSA Operational eight Committees for the Term 2025/2027. This term, under the leadership of President Mr. T.S. Teo, SSA will focus on these strategic pillars
SSA/076/25/EMLThe August courses of our Executive Development Programme (EDP) are now open for registration. These courses are priced competitively for members, so take this opportunity to upgrade your skills, gain new knowledge, and stay ahead in your field. Spaces are limited, do secure your place now!
SSA/077/25/EMLEnforcement Against Unauthorised STS Transfer
The Malaysia Marine Department (MMD) has announced a new regulation with effect from the end of July, intended to strengthen enforcement against unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers within Malaysian waters.