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Singapore Maritime Week and Sea Asia

24 - 28 March 2025

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LR at Singapore Maritime Week and Sea Asia 2025

Join us this March at Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) and Sea Asia 2025, where we’ll be showcasing our solutions and expertise in one of the world’s leading hubs for maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. Whether through a drop-in or pre-scheduled meeting, visit us at SMW (Stand E10) and Sea Asia (Stand B2-D01) to connect with our team and explore how we can support your decarbonisation and digital transformation goals. Our experts from the LR brand portfolio, including LR OneOcean, Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), and our Advisory services - plus our Decarbonisation Hub - will be available to discuss how we can help you tackle industry challenges. Explore our event programme to discover additional opportunities to hear from our experts throughout the week, including at the Lloyd’s List Singapore Outlook Forum, Tradewinds Shipowner Conference, Capital Link, Maritime Technologies Forum, and the Wind Propulsion Conference.

Headline speakers

Nick Brown

Chief Executive Officer, LR
James Forsdyke

Managing Director, Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
Taylor Wamberg

Regional Maritime Commercial Markets Manager, LR
Claudene Sharp-Patel

Global Technical Director, LR

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Event Schedule

Monday 24th March

Day 1

13:00 - 18:00

Ballroom, Level 2, Conrad Centennial Singapore

Xinde Marine Forum Singapore 2025

The Xinde Forum will focus on the Shipping Market Outlook and Future Strategies. Industry experts will engage in insightful discussions, sharing their perspectives on key topics such as the effects of geopolitical instability and policy changes on the global shipping market, emerging decarbonization technologies, and the economic feasibility of green marine fuels. Additionally, the forum will explore the impact of carbon tax on the shipping industry, financial investment trends, and strategies for effective ship asset management in the evolving market landscape.

Speaker

Sanjeev Mathur

APAC Senior Vice President, LR OneOcean
Goh Chung Hun

Strategic Business Partner & Senior Representative

Tuesday, 25th March

Day 2

08:30 - 19:00

Conference room 325, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre

Wind Propulsion Asia Summit - Day 1

LR is sponsoring the Wind Propulsion Asia Summit hosted by the International Windship Association. The summit will feature panel discussions, roundtables and debate on the key issues driving and hindering the uptake of wind propulsion with a focus on technologies and installation experiences, facilitation and finance, policy and dissemination pathways along with technical and regulatory matters.

Speakers

Claudene Sharp-Patel

Global Technical Director, LR
James Frew

Business Consultancy Director, LR

09:00 - 10:00

Lloyd’s List Singapore Maritime Outlook Forum

The Outlook for 2025 and beyond

The risks and uncertainty facing shipping businesses are plain to see, but how does shipping navigate that growing complexity and where are the opportunities for businesses to thrive? A panel of the industry’s most insightful business leaders and analysts offer up their views on the opportunities and threats that lie ahead shipping. The hour-long open debate with a Q&A session for the invite-only live audience will be moderated by Lloyd’s List editor-in-chief, Richard Meade. Highlights of the event will be broadcast as a special edition of the Lloyd’s List Podcast.

Speaker

Nick Brown

Chief Executive Officer, LR

14:20 - 15:10

Sea Asia Conference

Risk Management in the Modern Maritime Economy

This panel discussion explores the complexities of sanctions, compliance, and political risk, focusing on the cost of regulatory non-compliance. It covers the intersection of technology, communications, and cybersecurity, and the importance of pricing for risk and the view from an actuarial perspective. The session also addresses managing reputation during adverse outcomes and highlights the critical role of ship managers in navigating these challenges.

Speaker

Nick Brown

Chief Executive Officer, LR

08:00 - 17:00

The Westin Singapore, 018961

7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum

What’s ahead: Market update on EU ETS and FuelEU

In this session, we will provide an in-depth market update on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the FuelEU Maritime initiative. Our expert will explore the latest developments, upcoming changes, and what these mean for your business moving forward. Join us for valuable insights on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Speaker

Taylor Wamberg

Regional Maritime Commercial Markets Manager, LR

15:00 - 16:00

Sea Asia Expo Theatre

Energy Transition for Shipowners and Operators

Speaker

James Frew

Business Consultancy Director, LR

16:30 - 17:30

Sea Asia, Marina Bay Sands, Lloyd’s Register stand #B2-D0

OTG and LROO Happy Hour

Happy Hour drinks reception at the Sea Asia stand (B2-D01), hosted by LR's OneOcean and Ocean Technologies Group.

Wednesday, 26th March

Day 3

08:30 - 19:00

Conference room 325, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre

Wind Propulsion Asia Summit - Day 2

11:40 - 12:30

ParkRoyal Collection Pickering

TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Singapore 2025

What will our increasingly multipolar geopolitics mean for shipping markets?

This panel will deliver essential insights into how the shipping industry can navigate uncertainty and build resilience for the future.

Trade Wars & Protectionism – How could new tariffs and trade restrictions impact global shipping lanes and market flows?
Regional Conflicts & Shipping Risks – What do ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East mean for tankers, containers, and overall market stability?
US-China Relations & Singapore’s Role – How can Singapore maintain its position as a global shipping hub amid rising tensions between the world’s two largest economies?
Decarbonisation & Policy Shifts – Will geopolitical instability delay or accelerate global decarbonisation efforts in shipping?
Market Outlook & Business Strategy – What are the best and worst-case scenarios for shipowners in the coming years?

Speaker

Nick Brown

Chief Executive Officer, LR

14:00 - 17:30

Suntec Convention Centre – level 3, Nicoll

Singapore Standards Council: Sailing towards sustainability – new standards for marine alternative fuels

The seminar will communicate the critical role of standards in advancing methanol bunkering and maritime sustainability. Through engaging presentations, participants will gain insights into the application and highlights of Technical Reference (TR) for methanol bunkering (4-part series), expected updates on Singapore WA 2, and ISO 6583 on specification of methanol. Highlights of these standards will be presented by the experts of the working groups who were involved in its standard development.

Speaker

Partha Das

Global Technical Manager, LR - FOBAS

16:00 - 19:00

Singapore Maritime Week Expo

8RO Networking Drinks Reception

Together with MPA Singapore we're delighted to host the 8RO Networking Reception at SMW. A commitment to excellence and credibility, this special evening will bring 8 classification societies together in one networking space where leaders, experts and innovators converge, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the opportunity to collectively amplify their impact on a broader scale.

Thursday, 27th March

Day 4

08:05 - 19:10

Raffles Marina, 10 Tuas West Drive, 638404

WATTS UP APAC - Maritime Battery Forum

WATTS UP is the largest conference solely dedicated to maritime batteries! Experts in battery technology, application, safety, sustainability , standardisation and financing of maritime batteries will be present! Presentations and talks will revolve around the six major themes vital to the acceleration of maritime batteries in the industry. Focusing on the Asia Pacific region, WATTS UP APAC will take place in Singapore on the 27th of March as part of the Singapore Maritime Week program! Once again, WATTSUP will bring together the best minds in the maritime battery industry committed to a zero emission future.

Speaker

Ping Yuan Qi

Electrical & Control, Senior Specialist, LR

09:35 - 10:30

Suntec Conference Centre, room tbc

Maritime Technologies Forum

Accelerating Safe Maritime Decarbonisation - seminar incl. panel debates

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), comprising leading classification societies and flag state administrations, aims to bridge the gap between technology and regulatory progress. During this session, MTF will present two new reports relating to safety and decarbonisation.

Speaker 1: 09.35 – 09.50 | Presentation of report: Ammonia-specific ISM guidelines | Stephen Machado - MTF project manager, LR

Speaker 2: 09.50 – 10.30 | Panel discussion | Claudene Sharp-Patel – Global Technical Director, LR

Speakers

Stephen Machado

MTF project manager, LR
Claudene Sharp-Patel

Global Technical Director, LR

10:15 - 10:45

Sea Asia Conference

Fireside chat: AI & Safety in Shipping

Join this fireside chat exploring the role of AI and current applications in shipping to advance safety – plus, the challenges in AI integration, including data quality. We will dive into the importance of developing robust standards and human-AI collaboration in critical decision-making and the vision for AI in developing future safety frameworks.

Speaker

Chakib Abi Saab

Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, LR

11:00 - 12:00

Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Halls 401-402

Singapore Maritime Week Conference

Gearing up the Maritime Workforce for alternative fuels

This session will delve into the critical skills needed by maritime personnel to support a decarbonised shipping industry – adapt to new technologies and operational requirements. Experts from maritime academies, HR leaders, and training specialists will explore innovative educational approaches, including micro-credentials and hands-on learning, to equip seafarers with the necessary competencies

Moderator

James Forsdyke

Managing Director, Maritime Decarbonisation Hub

11:00 - 12:00

Country Hotspot

The Future of Maritime: Innovation, Sustainability and Skills for the Next Generation

Speaker

Taylor Wamberg

Regional Maritime Commercial Markets Manager, LR

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Event Schedule

Day 1

Xinde Marine Forum Singapore 2025

Day 2

Wind Propulsion Asia Summit - Day 1

Lloyd’s List Singapore Maritime Outlook Forum

Sea Asia Conference

7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum

Sea Asia Expo Theatre

OTG and LROO Happy Hour

Day 3

Day 4

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