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Maritime HR Practitioners Exchange Insights on Flexible Work Arrangements Implementation In Industry

30 Sep 2024Over 120 participants took part in the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) seminar on the new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (TG-FWAR) held on 16 September 2024. Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd and Tian San Shipping also came onboard to share their experiences on how FWA have led to positive employee engagement outcomes

Organised by the SSA in partnership with RSM SG Assurance and the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), the seminar saw attendance from over a hundred...

Talk Sheds Light on Resolving Maritime Disputes: Arbitration or Ship Arrests?

20 Sep 2024Given the complex nature of the maritime industry, disputes are a common sight for shipowners, arising from a variety of issues such as breaches of charter party agreements, cargo damage, ship collisions or oil spills.

How should parties attempt to settle such disputes? On 20 September, the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) hosted a Maritime Conversations@SSA talk, which dives into the topic of...

New Shipping Finance Course For Professionals To Understand Capital Requirements of Shipping

18 Sep 2024Over 16 participants from our member companies attended the Basic Shipping Finance Course from 17 to 18 September to gain essential knowledge about funding, investment, and financial management of activities related to the shipping industry.

Every company depends on sensible investments and a healthy cash flow to survive and thrive. The business of ship owning, operating and management is no different. Maritime professionals...

Industry Contributes Towards MaritimeONE Scholarships for Sustained Talent Pipeline

6 Sep 2024Working work hand-in-hand with the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) awards scholarships worth $162,000 to Maritime Business students.

Every year, the SSA council would help to identify students undertaking undergraduate studies in a range of disciplines that are set to be in-demand skills as Maritime Singapore transforms....

Updated SSA Biofuels Guidelines to Boost Industry Adoption of Low-Carbon Fuels

30 Aug 2024The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)’s Biofuels Workgroup shares the second edition of the Biofuels FAQ at a recent seminar, to equip industry stakeholders with knowledge to confidently adopt low carbon fuel options. This update covers key international regulatory and standards developments work and provides guidance on the commercial and testing aspects of supplying biofuels.

2nd edition of Biofuels FAQ A Key Resource for Industry Stakeholders SSA has released a new edition of the Biofuels FAQ, a critical resource for industry stakeholders navigating the...

SSA Calls For Mandatory Life Jacket Use in Port of Singapore for Crew Transfers

22 Aug 2024At the recent "Navigating a Safe Shipping Transition" seminar, the Singapore Shipping Association’s Services Committee also welcomed initiatives that will elevate standards of crew transfer through whitelisted launch boat operators

Over the past year, the shipping industry has been affected by several workplace safety incidents that took place during crew transfers, which led to tragic loss of lives in some instances....

Outstanding SAR Efforts By SSA Members Recognised at Safety@Sea Awards 2024

19 Aug 2024Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) members were commended for their search and rescue efforts with CMA CGM International Shipping, A.P. Moller Singapore, Columbia Shipmanagement, and Synergy Marine Group receiving accolades for their courageous actions in saving distressed sailors and migrants. Other members recognised include Rio Tinto Shipping and Wan Hai Lines.

SSA congratulates members who were recognised at the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Safety@Sea Awards, held on 19th August 2024. This year’s sole award category,...

New SSA Course Helps Members Accelerate Their Maritime Electrification Journey

15 Aug 2024

On 22nd April 2024, we welcomed 20 participants from our member companies for the Singapore Shipping Association’s new Maritime Battery course, which aims to distil key insights into the...

Practical Guidance for Industry Pursuing Claims for Compensation from Oil Pollution Incidents

23 Jul 2024A 23 July 2024 Industry Briefing Webinar organised by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) provided members with essential information on how to best prepare for claims submission, with contributions from prominent legal, insurance and claims experts. The session covered the involvement of P&I clubs, legal considerations, and compensation mechanisms.

The “Managing the Aftermath of Oil Spills” webinar was well-attended by more than 150 SSA members, and featured a panel of prominent experts, including Dughall Aitken, Chief Executive...

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