AI is rapidly transforming the maritime industry, creating new opportunities to enhance productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and improve decision-making across shipping operations.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), with the support of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), will be organising the Maritime AI Forum: The Next Wave. The forum will bring together technology providers, maritime professionals, and policymakers to share insights, real-world use cases, and actionable strategies for companies embarking on their AI adoption journey.
On behalf of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), the 2025/2027 Council and the Secretariat, I would like to thank all members who attended our 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Your presence and participation contributed meaningfully to the discussions and underscored the strong engagement of our membership.
SSA/080/26/EMLAs we approach Q3 of 2026, the July to September 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/078/26/EMLThe SSA YEG Committee is pleased to support Peninsula’s Singapore Maritime Exploration Day, taking place on Friday, 31 July 2026. There are 10 complimentary tickets extended to SSA YEG members to participate in this event, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
SSA/079/26/EMLIn celebration of MPA’s 30th Anniversary, MPA is bringing an immersive exhibition to your neighbourhood and admission is free! Join them as they journey through Singapore’s rich maritime past, present, and future!
SSA/077/26/EMLCalling all maritime HR professionals!
Gain nationally recognised HR credentials and demonstrate mastery of your skills and experience through the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) Certification.
On behalf of the Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC), we would to invite you to The Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Conference 2026, taking place on 23 July 2026.
SSA/075/26/EMLThis is a gentle reminder to register for our new two‑day programme, which teaches participants how to model and optimise wind‑assisted ships using real‑world weather data and industry‑standard resistance models. Participants will learn to quantify fuel and emission savings from Flettner rotors and hard sails under varying sea conditions and turn raw data into actionable decarbonisation strategies.
SSA/074/26/EMLPlease be informed that the Singapore Shipping Association’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from 4.30pm to 6.00pm (Registration from 3.30pm) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 at ParkRoyal on Beach Road. Following the AGM, all members are cordially invited to attend the evening Cocktail Reception from 6.00pm.
SSA/073/26/EMLPlease be informed that the Singapore Shipping Association’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from 4.30pm to 6.00pm (Registration from 3.30pm) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 at ParkRoyal on Beach Road. Following the AGM, all members are cordially invited to attend the evening Cocktail Reception from 6.00pm.
SSA/072/26/EMLThe Information Fusion Centre (IFC), Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA), and Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) brings you the hybrid 50th Shared Awareness Meeting. As we mark the Golden Jubilee milestone, it stands as a testament to the enduring collaboration and shared commitment between IFC and the global maritime community in advancing maritime awareness and security.
SSA/071/26/EMLThis two‑day programme teaches participants how to model and optimise wind‑assisted ships using real‑world weather data and industry‑standard resistance models. Participants will learn to quantify fuel and emission savings from Flettner rotors and hard sails under varying sea conditions and turn raw data into actionable decarbonisation strategies.
SSA/070/26/EMLThis two‑day programme teaches participants how to model and optimise wind‑assisted ships using real‑world weather data and industry‑standard resistance models. Participants will learn to quantify fuel and emission savings from Flettner rotors and hard sails under varying sea conditions and turn raw data into actionable decarbonisation strategies.
SSA/070/26/EMLThis is a gentle reminder to register for the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)’s two-day course, “Scope 3 Emissions in Shipping: Aggregation, Accuracy, and Assurance”.
SSA/069/26/EMLThe MPA Safety at Sea Awards is an initiative by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to recognise outstanding efforts of organisations and individuals who have contributed towards ensuring safer seas.
SSA/068/26/EMLSign up for the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)’s new two-day course, “Future Maritime Skills: Equipping Your Sustainability Journey for Vessels & Shore”—designed for decision-makers shaping maritime talent.
SSA/067/26/EMLWe are excited to bring back our SSA golf event happening from 11.00am to 9.30pm (Registration and lunch will be from 11.00am) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at Singapore Island Country Club, New Course (Millennium / Forest).
This year’s edition will mark the launch of SSA’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, SSA Cares. Members will be given the opportunity to strengthen relationships in the maritime community and support this meaningful cause.
To support members in navigating the growing AI landscape, the SSA is developing a whitelist of AI implementation partners. Supported by our Digitalisation Committee, this initiative is a key component of our SSA Maritime AI Programme.
An “Implementation Partner” helps organisations evaluate, plan, customise, integrate, and operationalise AI solutions within their business processes. They bridge the gap between AI strategy and practical execution by supporting adoption, system integration, workflow alignment, governance, training, and change management to ensure sustainable business value.
Frontier AI has materially shifted the cybersecurity baseline. Business owners can no longer rely on assumptions that underpin existing cyber risk models, controls, and response plans given their validity is now challenged. Cyber Security has always been a Board Issue: the advances under AI make this responsibility all the more pressing.
SSA/064/26/EMLOn behalf of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), SSA would like to invite you to participate in their flagship National Business Survey (NBS) 2026 – Sustainability-Centric Edition, conducted by Blackbox Research Pte Ltd.
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