The Cook Islands Shipowners’ Association will be hosting the 35th Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Cook Islands from 24 to 27 May 2026. The 35th ASA AGM will be attended by shipowners’ representatives from seven regional associations namely:
SSA/008/26/EMLAre you planning to embark on your Career Conversion Programme (CCP) journey but usure how to navigate the application process? Many companies face challenges in completing their applications due to unfamiliarity with requirements, documentation and eligibility criteria.
Join us for a complimentary consultation organised by the Singapore Shipping Association’s CCP team to tackle the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) application and receive salary support for your company’s hiring and reskilling needs.
As part of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) ongoing efforts to streamline crew clearance processes and transform maritime operations, ICA has made system enhancements to digitalPORT@SG™ that will allow shipping agents to submit crew transfer applications for sea crew members holding Long-Term Passes (LTP), with effect from 1 February 2026.
SSA/006/26/EMLThe Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) cordially invites you to our Lunar New Year ‘Lo Hei’ Cocktail Reception on 24 February 2026, Tuesday, 6.00pm – 9.30pm, at Stamford Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre.
SSA/005/26/EMLThe Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is partnering with the International Lutheran Seafarers’ Mission (ILSM) for a meaningful donation drive to support seafarers at Jurong Fishery Port. This year, we aim to provide basic necessities and hygiene products that will directly benefit the seafarers and fishermen who work tirelessly at sea.
SSA/004/26/EMLThe Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reiterates that exiting or loitering at any port premise without obtaining immigration clearance at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) crew offices located within the port premises constitutes a serious offence under the Immigration Act and its subsidiary legislation. ICA reiterates that they will not hesitate to take enforcement action against both individuals and companies involved.
SSA/003/26/EMLThe Singapore Shipping Association is pleased to launch a new three-part training series as part of our new AI Enablement Programme, starting off with a two-day course entitled
SSA/002/26/EMLThe Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) cordially invites you to our Lunar New Year ‘Lo Hei’ Cocktail Reception on 24 February 2026, Tuesday, 6.00pm – 9.30pm, at Stamford Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre.
The Guest-of-Honour is Minister of State for Law and Transport, Mr. Murali Pillai.
As we wind down for 2025, the SSA Secretariat would like to wish all our members happy holidays and a Happy New Year.
SSA/126/25/EMLThe Singapore Shipping Association is pleased to launch a new three-part training series as part of our new AI Enablement Programme, starting off with a two-day course entitled
SSA/125/25/EMLOn behalf of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), SSA would like to invite you to participate in the SBF National Business Survey 2025 – Scaled Internationally Edition, conducted by Blackbox Research Pte Ltd.
SSA/124/25/EMLThis is your opportunity to be part of our Maritime AI Readiness forum, designed for professionals who want to stay ahead as the industry accelerates into an AI-enabled future. Gain grounded insights, applicable strategies, and real-world examples drawn directly from maritime practice.
SSA/123/25/EMLThe Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has reiterated that any breach of prevailing immigration procedures—including unauthorised entry or exit via shipyards, wharves, or marinas without proper arrival records—constitutes a serious offence under the Immigration Act 1959 and its subsidiary legislation.
SSA/122/25/EMLDear Members,
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) acknowledge the important role that SSA and our members play in supporting Singapore’s economy and has invited us to share our insights to help shape Budget 2026.
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is pleased to share the following upcoming events for members’ participation happening on 5 November 2025. These platforms allow shipping companies to engage maritime start ups from PIER71.
SSA/120/25/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.
On behalf of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), SSA would like to invite all members to register for the Inaugural SIT Maritime Day 2025.
The event brings together the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NAME) students, faculty and industry partners from across the maritime ecosystem to:
• Showcase SIT’s NAME students as a valuable pool of maritime talent pipeline for industry partners – whether as IWSP interns, work-ready hires.
• Raise student awareness of the wide range of career opportunities within Maritime Singapore.
• Provide a platform for students and faculty to connect and network with leading maritime partners.
SSA is happy to be a supporting organisation for the 11th Pan Asian Association of Maritime Engineering Societies (PAAMES) Forum and the Advanced Maritime Engineering Conference (AMEC) 2025. Both events will take place from 10 to 12 December 2026, at the National University of Singapore (NUS)
Jointly organised by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Singapore (SNAMES), the theme for this year’s forum is “Innovations for a Sustainable Maritime Future”. It will bring together over 200 delegates from academia, industry leaders to policymakers to explore breakthroughs in digital shipyards, ocean renewables, CO₂/H₂/ammonia transport and sustainable business strategies.
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has recently detected cases of sea crew members and/or passengers leaving coastal installations which are not gazetted as sea checkpoints and have not been declared as authorised landing/departing places, such as shipyards, wharves, jetties, terminals, piers and marinas without first obtaining arrival immigration clearance.
SSA/116/25/EMLFollowing the recent MEPC83.ES.2 meeting held from 14-17 October 2025, SSA is hosting a webinar titled “MEPC83.ES.2: Navigating the IMO Net Zero Framework, Lessons Learned, and Global Maritime Shifts”.
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