Asia’s leading shipping conference STAMFORD BALLROOM
Raffles City Convention Centre, SINGAPORE
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
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INTRODUCTION
Majulah Singapura Grant Rowles Co-founder, Geneva Dry Welcome to Splash Singapore.
When Sam Chambers and I first started discussing this conference, the ambition was simple: to create the kind of shipping event we would actually want to attend ourselves. The maritime calendar is not short of conferences. Singapore in particular hosts some of the biggest and best-known gatherings in the industry. So there was little point in creating another event unless we could make it different. For me, a good shipping conference comes down to three things: the right people in the room, conversations that go somewhere, and enough space in the programme to actually meet one another. Too many conferences have become endurance tests. Long presentations, overcrowded agendas, panels where everyone agrees with everyone else and delegates spending most of the day checking their phones while waiting for the coffee break. Splash Singapore is designed differently. We have deliberately avoided presentations. Instead, the programme is built around conversations between people who are directly involved in the decisions shaping shipping: shipowners, charterers, traders, financiers, technology companies and other senior figures from across the maritime world. We want our moderators to ask the questions people in the audience would ask themselves. We want you in the audience to pluck up the courage to grab a mic and ask questions. We want panellists to disagree. We want opinions rather than corporate talking points. And, above all, we want people to leave the room having learned something they did not know when they arrived. The same philosophy applies outside the conference hall. Shipping remains a relationship business. Some of the most valuable conversations at any event happen over coffee, lunch or a drink rather than on stage. We have therefore tried to create a format that gives delegates plenty of time to meet, reconnect and do business. Being in Singapore matters too. This city sits at the centre of global shipping in a way few others can match. Owners, managers, commodity houses, banks, insurers, brokers, technology companies and regulators all operate within a remarkably concentrated maritime ecosystem. It is the natural home for the sort of broad, commercially minded shipping conversation we want Splash Singapore to become known for and we are incredibly grateful for the backing of the Singapore Maritime Forum. Our goal is not to build the biggest maritime conference in Singapore. It is to build one of the most useful and enjoyable. If you go home with a better understanding of where the markets are heading, one idea that changes how you think about your business, and several new relationships worth developing, then we will have achieved what we set out to do. We always want to improve - so do get in touch with me or my colleagues with any suggestions on how we take this event to the next level next September.
We want you in the audience to pluck up the courage to grab a mic and ask questions
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Digital Maturity Evaluate today, what comes tomorrow
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Singapore: A Trusted and Resilient Hub where Global Maritime Converges Ms. Tan Beng Tee Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation The world today is navigating a period of intense volatility and complexity. Geopolitics, regulatory shifts, energy security, climate change, and emerging technologies are now intertwined with commercial decisions. Even so, the core mission of shipping – transporting raw materials, energy, food, and manufactured goods across the world at scale – remains as vital as ever. To continue delivering this essential service, global maritime hubs will need to strengthen resilience by investing in talent, and foster collaborations amid a more uncertain external environment. A Competitive Workforce and Maritime-ready Talent Pipeline As maritime embraces new technologies and progresses toward a shared net-zero ambition, the workforce will need to be upskilled in tandem to remain resilient and competitive. In this regard, Maritime Singapore is investing in its workforce so that it can in turn support the transformation of companies that choose Singapore as a base for business. We work in partnership with companies to achieve this objective. In 2024, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF)—an industry-led organization that fosters public-andprivate sector collaboration—signed an agreement with the National University of Singapore, ranked 10th in the world, to provide continuing education and training (CET) for maritime professionals in emerging areas critical to business transformation. By the end of this year, some 200 maritime professionals would have completed foundation and intermediate courses in data analytics, with programs in AI and sustainability to be launched in due course. Complementing the uplifting of the current workforce are efforts to nurture a sustainable talent pipeline upstream. Here, SMF partners the maritime community to raise the profile of maritime as a dynamic, purposeful, and global industry. Since 2007, the MaritimeONE Scholarship spearheaded by SMF with support from the industry has awarded more than 700 scholarships with an aggregate value of over S$20 million to youths with aspirations to join the industry. Complementing the scholarship is a series of programs to support the transition of students from campus to the workforce. These include the MaritimeONE Career Portal, the MaritimeONE Internship Program, the MaritimeONE Campus and Company Connect series, and more. A Cohesive and Connected Maritime Ecosystem Maritime Singapore’s holistic ecosystem has been consistently recognized by independent reports. The XinhuaBaltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) has ranked Singapore 1st for 13 consecutive years. We have also maintained our lead in the DNV-Menon Leading Maritime Cities report for six years running. Last year, Singapore also secured top placing in the inaugural DNV Leading Container Ports of the World report. Today, Singapore is home to some 200 international shipping groups. Supporting this cluster of shipowners and operators is a close-knit, comprehensive ecosystem of maritime service providers including ship management, maritime finance, law, shipbroking, marine insurance, technology providers, and more. SMF provides meaningful platforms for maritime leaders across the ecosystem to connect and deepen networks through platforms such as the SMF New Year Conversations, C-Suite Breakfast Series, and HR Leaders’ Dialogue. A hallmark of Maritime Singapore is the spirit of giving back for the collective good. Over the years, maritime companies have joined hands with SMF in giving back through our City Cycle, tree planting, and coastal clean-up, demonstrating to the larger community that maritime is an industry that cares. Welcome to Singapore I thank Splash Maritime Group for organizing the inaugural edition of Splash Singapore. I warmly welcome you to Singapore, and hope that you will enjoy the conference, expand your network, and create new partnerships.
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PROGRAMME
Splash Singapore 2026 Agenda
Thusday September 24, 2026 9:00 - 10:20 Stamford Foyer
Delegate Registration, Light Bites, Coffee and Networking
10:20 - 11:20 Stamford Ballroom
The Big Issues
A high-level scene-setter to open proceedings designed to give delegates an indication of what to expect in the coming 12 months. From geopolitics to demand forecasts, new regulations, fuels and new technology this session promises to cover a huge amount of ground. Moderator: • Sam Chambers, Editor, Splash
11:20 - 12:10 Stamford Ballroom
Speakers: • Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group • Hor Weng Yew, MD & CEO, Pacific Carriers Limited and Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation • Jeremy Sutton, CEO, Swire Shipping • John Su, Group Chairman & CEO, Erasmus Shipinvest Group • Nick Potter, President & CEO, AET • Shmuel Yoskovitz, CEO, X-Press Feeders
Tanker Market Outlook
The supply and demand outlook for the coming 12 months, combined with discussion about how to manage an ageing fleet. Moderator: • Gus Majed, Group CEO and Founder, Paratus
Speakers: • Alan Hatton, CEO, Foreguard Shipping • Andreas Michalopoulos, CEO, Performance Shipping • Christoph Toepfer, CEO, Borealis Maritime and Founder, Borealis Tankers • Nitin Mathur, MD – Commercial Shipping, Al Seer Marine • Tomoaki Ichida, Senior Managing Executive Officer, MOL Group and CEO, MOL Chemical Tankers
12:10 - 13:30 Lunch 13:30 - 14:20 Stamford Ballroom
SplashTech Digital Leaders Forum
The business of maritime digitalisation takes centre stage. From investment, private equity and M&A to shipowner adoption, procurement trends and the realities of scaling technology businesses, this session explores the commercial forces shaping the future of maritime tech—and who is best positioned to win. Moderator: • Su Yin Anand, CEO, GlobalOre and Co-Founder, The Captain’s Table
Speakers: • Ben Palmer, President, Viasat Commercial • Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director, Klaveness Digital • Marina Hadjipateras, Co-Founder & General Partner, TMV • Morten Lind-Olsen, CEO, Dualog • Nakul Malhotra, VP Emerging Opportunities Portfolio, Wilhelmsen Group splashsingapore.com 5
PROGRAMME
14:20 - 15:10 Stamford Ballroom
AI, Digitalisation, and the Maritime Workforce
As AI and digitalisation transform the maritime sector, the nature of work— both at sea and onshore—is evolving rapidly. This session will give insights into workforce readiness, the importance of upskilling and reskilling, and strategies to ensure a human-centered transition in the era of maritime digitalisation. Moderator: • Cynthia Worley, VP Strategic Accounts, Sedna
Speakers: • Chakib Abi-Saab, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Lloyd's Register • Janani Yagnamurthy, SVP Product & Strategic Growth, Marcura • Matthew Talbot, Co-CEO, Complexio • Menand Karsan, GM - RT Marine, Rio Tinto • Rajesh Divakaran, GM and Head of Group Crewing Services, BW Group
15:10 - 15:50 Coffee Break 15:50 - 16:40 Stamford Ballroom
Chartering Spotlight
How AI, digital platforms and data transparency are changing the way ships are fixed. The session will explore whether AI-assisted chartering levels the playing field for smaller owners or strengthens the advantage of larger players, and how emissions, fuel efficiency and environmental performance are increasingly shaping vessel selection. Is technology replacing intuition, or redefining it? Moderator: • Sachin Singh, Executive Director, RightShip
16:40 - 17:30 Stamford Ballroom
Dry Bulk Market Outlook
Where are we in the dry bulk cycle? China’s changing steel, coal and grain demand. The impact of a potentially severe El Niño. Can stronger freight rates survive a growing orderbook and softer global economic growth? Moderator: • Tim Huxley, CEO, Mandarin Shipping
17:30 Onwards Stamford Foyer
Speakers: • Jesper Klarup, VP Chartering & MD Singapore, Fednav • Michelle Gonzalez, Head of Chartering, Long Term Contracts & Ops / APAC ME, Vale • Stephen Fletcher, CCO, AXSMarine • Torbjørn Gjervik, CEO, Western Bulk • Willem Vermaat, Shipping Director, Heidelberg Materials Trading
Speakers: • Arthur English, CEO, G2 Ocean • Jan Rindbo, CEO, Norden • Mark Jackson, CEO, Baltic Exchange • Martin Fruergaard, CEO, Pacific Basin Shipping • Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman and CEO, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp and United Maritime Corporation
Closing Reception Join speakers, sponsors and delegates for our closing reception.
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OPINION
What shipping wants from Splash Singapore Shipping leaders heading to Splash Singapore want less conference theatre and more useful conversation, candid debate and ideas they can put to work
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xecutives heading to the Fairmont this September are remarkably consistent about what makes a conference worth attending: challenge their assumptions, skip the corporate theatre and PowerPoints, talk honestly about what is actually working and make sure they leave with ideas they did not arrive with. Across shipowners, charterers, managers, technology leaders and market infrastructure providers, a remarkably consistent picture emerges. People want to be challenged. They want specificity rather than corporate messaging, disagreement rather than manufactured consensus and practical experience rather than predictions polished by communications departments. Above all, they want to leave thinking differently. New ideas and inspiration That is the test Torbjorn Gjervik, chief executive of Western Bulk, sets. A useful conference is not about how many meetings can be squeezed into a diary or how many business cards change hands. He wants “a new set of ideas and inspiration” and, ideally, to return to work seeing part of the market differently.
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Pacific Basin chief executive Martin Fruergaard makes much the same point. Events such as Splash Singapore provide somewhere to test assumptions, challenge conventional wisdom and learn from peers, he says. Success is leaving with a clearer sense of where shipping is heading — and perhaps a few good ideas worth borrowing. Bjorn Hojgaard, chief executive of Anglo-Eastern, takes the argument further. The head of the world’s largest shipmanager wants uncomfortable conversations rather than comfortable consensus. A worthwhile day should leave delegates with assumptions tested and perhaps “one or two ideas” capable of changing how they lead their businesses. That desire to have existing thinking challenged runs repeatedly through the interview series Splash has conducted in the run up to today’s event. Heidelberg Materials Trading shipping director Willem Vermaat says the best discussions are those that make him rethink his views. In a chartering environment where geopolitics, weather and disruption increasingly make historical data an imperfect guide to what happens next, he wants arguments from people who
see the market differently. For Gus Majed, founder and group CEO of Paratus, the word is simpler: candour. He wants people talking openly about what they earn, what they pay and where they disagree — and would regard it as a successful conference if somebody changes his mind about something he entered the room certain about. For Majed, an industry facing the repricing of Middle East risk needs hard commercial debate rather than broad statements about uncertainty. The tech viewpoint The same appetite for specificity is evident in the technology discussions. Marcura’s Janani Yagnamurthy argues that one person honestly explaining a problem they have solved can be more useful than a succession of previews about what technology might eventually achieve. Too many maritime events, she says, involve companies effectively presenting at each other. The attraction of the Splash format is straightforward: “No slides, no selling” and senior people actually talking. Matthew Talbot, co-CEO of Complexio, wants the conversation to move away from whether shipping should adopt AI and towards the
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The exact topic matters slightly less than how it is discussed much harder problem of making it work inside real organisations. The useful discussion, in his view, is about operational friction: what employees actually want removed from their workload, why they trust certain systems and what skills companies will need next. He would rather hear disagreement aired than artificial consensus reached. Klaveness Digital managing director Ingrid Kylstad also sees the conference room as an exchange rather than a sales channel. What appeals to her is a room of opinionated senior figures in unscripted discussion. She is particularly keen that cargo interests sit alongside owners and technology companies, arguing that digital debates too often happen without enough consideration of what customers actually need shipping to deliver. Making the connection That mixing of different parts of the industry is another recurring requirement. Baltic Exchange chief executive Mark Jackson sees Splash Singapore as somewhere the various strands of shipping can connect, allowing market participants to exchange ideas while testing how new risk-management
concepts might work in practice. In volatile markets, he argues, discussion between owners, charterers and other participants becomes particularly valuable. G2 Ocean chief executive Arthur English wants delegates to go further and stop discussing individual risks in isolation. Hormuz, Panama, emissions, cyber, crew welfare, freight hedging and regulation all interact commercially. A useful conference should therefore examine how risk can actually be allocated, priced and managed rather than merely adding another item to shipping’s growing list of things to worry about. Real-world consequences That emphasis on real-world consequences is especially strong among the tanker executives heading to Singapore. Borealis Maritime chief executive Christoph Toepfer wants a serious debate about how shipping is preparing for supply risk around Hormuz and what persistent geopolitical disruption means for charter rates, insurance, cargo availability and routing decisions. He also values the audience itself, citing the opportunity to reconnect with established contacts while meeting
new ones. Al Seer Marine’s Nitin Mathur likewise puts people at the heart of the event. Reconnecting with long-standing industry contacts matters, but so does creating new relationships and partnerships. On stage, he wants open discussion about market developments, technology adoption, investment decisions and the strategic challenges confronting owners. For Mathur, the combination of networking and practical insight is where the real value lies. Perhaps the clearest message from those preparing to attend Splash Singapore is that the exact topic matters slightly less than how it is discussed. Senior people do not need another event telling them that shipping faces uncertainty. They live it every day. They want to know what somebody else is doing about it. They want owners challenged by charterers, technology companies challenged by users, optimists challenged by sceptics and established assumptions exposed to people looking at the same problem from another part of the shipping chain. And once the sessions finish, they want enough time to continue those arguments over coffee, lunch or something stronger. splashsingapore.com 9
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Anglo-Eastern is a leading global provider of independent ship management services, with over 700 vessels under full technical management, around 500 additional ships under crew management, and over 1,000 newbuildings and conversions across its newbuilding supervision and project management divisions. At the core of this effort is a dedicated workforce of over 39,000 seafarers and 2,350 shore employees who support clients across ship types, and who are committed to building trust, driving performance, and shaping a better maritime future. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and comprises a network of 30 locations spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas that includes wholly owned training centres and the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy.
BPG Shipping (www.bpgshipping.com) is a global dry bulk operator along worldwide shipping routes (Handysize, Supramax, Panamax). BPG Shipping operates from offices in Dubai, Piraeus, Odessa, New Delhi, and Hong Kong. Company is established in 2017 by owners of grain logistic company with 25 years presence on the market and Gennadiy Ivanov, who had 20+ background in the shipping industry at a senior management level of the shipping companies (his last position was head of chartering in Phaethon Int since company establishment in 2008). Through the partnership with Greek shipowner and office in Piraeus, BPG Shipping also offers ship's full management (commercial + technical) and professional support in ship investment projects.
Complexio: The Intelligence Layer for Enterprise AI AI holds the potential to elevate human capability and build more adaptive organisations, yet scattered data, disconnected systems, and the persistent gap between how technology operates and how organisations function remains a barrier to full scale adoption. Complexio bridges that gap. It ingests the digital fabric of the enterprise from structured data systems to the unstructured human language of work - to map a connected understanding of the business. From this contextual foundation, Complexio automatically identifies thousands of small but high-value opportunities, automates workflows and orchestrates execution without the heavy integration or data preparation traditional approaches demand. By embedding intelligence into the operational core, Complexio enables enterprises to evolve continuously, aligning systems, people and processes around shared intent. Proven in complex, high-velocity environments, Complexio scales seamlessly across industries to create enterprises that move with the agility of automation and the discernment of human judgement.
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Our sponsors Since 1994, Dualog has developed and delivered innovative software solutions with the purpose of bringing ship and shore closer. Our purpose-built services for cybersecurity, email, data transfer, and internet management help the global shipping industry to enable the integrated ship. Our promise is to carefully look after your onboard solutions and ensure safe data transfer between ship and shore. We are on duty 24/7, and if something goes wrong, we will fix it. We deliver Innovations at sea with passion to more than 5000 ships, and we are always curious and listening to our customers.
Powering connectivity at sea for over 40 years, we know exactly what’s at stake when sailing across the world’s oceans. It’s our mission to keep you connected, anytime, anywhere, without compromise. From container ships and LNG carriers to fishing vessels and leisure yachts, we strive to bring you unrivalled end-to-end maritime satellite communications you can rely on regardless of what vessel you operate.
Kpler is a leading subscription-based data and analytics platform, providing intelligence tools for trade to help businesses trade smarter. With real-time insights across 40+ markets—including liquids, gas, dry bulk, freight, and power—Kpler enables traders, analysts, and shipping professionals to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities in global trade. Since revolutionising the LNG market with the first cargo-tracking solution in 2014, Kpler has expanded to deliver comprehensive intelligence on commodity flows and vessel movements worldwide. MarineTraffic, a Kpler brand, is the world’s leading provider of ship tracking and maritime intelligence, further empowering the maritime industry with greater visibility and efficiency. Kpler simplifies complex data, helping businesses navigate global trade with confidence.
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Our sponsors Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global professional services group specialising in marine engineering and technology. With a heritage going back more than 260 years to the establishment of the world’s first marine classification society, LR is dedicated to setting and improving standards for the safety of ships. Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance. We also provide advice, support and solutions on fleet performance, fleet optimisation and voyage optimisation, enhancing our clients’ digital capabilities. Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 20,000 vessels. In the race to zero emissions, our research, technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition. Lloyd’s Register Group is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that promotes safety and education.
M3 Marine Group: Delivering Offshore Energy Solutions Established in 2005, M3 Marine Group is one of Asia’s largest independent shipbroking and marine consultancy firms, dedicated entirely to the Offshore Energy Industry. We deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions for clients navigating the complexities of the global oil & gas and renewables sectors. Backed by over two decades of multi-faceted experience and a vast, proprietary network of operators, vessel owners, and shipyards, M3 Marine Group offers unparalleled access to the specialized offshore market. Our multi-disciplined teams possess real-time expertise, constantly interfacing with the market to deliver expert, personalized, and actionable intelligence for brokering, valuations, and marine assurance. With a strong global network across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australasia, M3 Marine Group is strategically positioned to meet international demand and add value where it matters most to your energy projects.
Manta Marine Technologies is a global leader in sustainable maritime innovation, delivering advanced solutions that enable greener shipping through intelligent technologies. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Vessel Optimisation tools such as FuelOpt and Fleet Analytics, as well as Marine Electrification systems like turnkey shore power and VFD solutions. Complementing these offerings, our Lifecycle Services ensure long-term performance and reliability for our customers. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in Sweden, Poland, Singapore, and China, Manta Marine Technologies collaborates closely with shipowners, shipyards, and naval architects to accelerate the transition to environmentally responsible shipping. By combining cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise, we help our partners reduce emissions, optimise efficiency, and meet the demands of a sustainable future.
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Marcura is Maritime’s operational infrastructure. We simplify operational complexity across voyage costs and vessel operations, eliminating manual tasks and turning fragmented data into structured intelligence that drives better decisions. Handling over 200,000 port calls, 6 million SOF events, $8 billion in GMV and $17 billion in payments annually, Marcura’s industry-leading products - DA-Desk, Claims, PortLog, MarTrust, Brightwell Navigator, ShipServ and VesselMan - support voyages transporting one-third of global seaborne commodities trade and ensure over 150,000 seafarers get paid in any given month. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Dubai, Marcura operates globally with over 1,000 maritime specialists, dedicated to driving innovation and operational excellence in the industry.
NURA ShipCo Management is a Singapore-based ship manager led by former senior executives of a major global ship management group, with 40 years of experience at sea and ashore. Decisions are made by people who have run fleets, and a controlled fleet size keeps senior expertise close to every vessel, enabling focused attention and agile responses when conditions change. As vessel owners ourselves, we understand what matters when it is your asset on the water: protecting value, making sound decisions, and communicating clearly. New technologies, products, and processes are proven on our own fleet first, so customers receive validated solutions while the cost and risk of testing remain with us. We provide ship management, crew management, new building services, technical services, and dry dock planning under one accountable roof. Our approach is grounded in technical depth, transparent reporting, strong crew welfare, operational discipline, and safety.
OM Maritime Pte Ltd, established in Singapore in 2007, is a privately owned tanker owner and operator, with a strong focus on the ownership, operation and chartering of tanker vessels. Over the years, the company has built a solid reputation for reliability, commercial agility and delivering practical solutions to clients and stakeholders across the global shipping industry. Headquartered in Singapore with a regional presence in Dubai, OM Maritime manages and operates its tanker fleet which comprises of 6 vessels including two Newbuildings . OM Maritime remains focused on safe and efficient vessel operations, responsive decision-making and building long-term relationships with charterers, traders and stakeholders worldwide.
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited (www.pacificbasin.com) is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of modern Handysize, Supramax and Ultramax dry bulk vessels. Enhanced by a world-class inhouse fleet management team, the Company is committed to sustainable shipping with a keen focus on seafarer safety, security, health and wellbeing, responsible environmental investments and practices, performance optimisation for fuel and carbon efficiency, and best-in-class service delivery. The Company operates around 250 dry bulk vessels globally, serving 600 cargo customers, with over 4,100 seafarers and 400 shore-based staff in 13 offices in key locations around the world.
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Paratus helps businesses turn volatility into value by protecting their balance sheets against energy price risk. Our insurance policies are the foundation. We protect power generators against fluctuations in energy prices, while giving major energy consumers, from airlines and shipping fleets to industrial manufacturers, the budget certainty they need to make strategic investment decisions. With that risk transferred, we help clients extract further value by actively managing the price of the energy they consume or generate.
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Paratus is the world’s first (re)insurer underwriting energy price risk. Our pioneering renewable power, transition fuel, and freight policies protect against adverse energy price volatility and provide innovative, commercially viable solutions to accelerate decarbonisation and the transition to renewable energy and sustainable fuels. A unique partnership of world-class experts in energy, insurance, and technology, Paratus has evolved the traditional insurance business model creating a first to market product to solve existential challenges facing businesses, industries, and the planet. We partner with clients in the renewable, maritime, and aviation industries to mitigate energy price risk, thereby protecting revenue, and stabilising cashflow and improving IRR. Our policies free up capital for reallocation into sustainable fuels and further renewable power generation investment. A licensed (re)insurer, Paratus is backed by Ara Partners, a $6.3 billion private equity and infrastructure investment firm, and underwritten by globally rated financial institutions.
RightShip is the maritime industry's leading safety and risk intelligence platform. We exist to advance the vision of a Zero Harm maritime industry by enabling better safety decisions across the ecosystem. By combining trusted standards, AI-native technology, rich maritime data and industry expertise, RightShip transforms complex safety and operational risk into intelligence our customers can act on with confidence. More than 1,000 organisations worldwide rely on RightShip to strengthen safety, improve resilience, simplify compliance and raise standards across global shipping. As RightShip evolves into a scalable intelligence platform, we continue to connect the global supply chain around a shared ambition: safer people, safer vessels and a safer, more sustainable industry.
SGX Commodities is a global price discovery centre for key commodities powering Asia’s growth, with an expansive offering across iron ore, steel, shipping, rubber and energy providing a one-stop, capital-efficient venue for hedging, price discovery, and trading. Since pioneering the world’s first cleared iron ore swaps, SGX Commodities has grown to become the world’s most liquid marketplace for seaborne iron ore and dry bulk freight derivatives. With our best-in-class and award-winning platform, SGX Commodities seeks to play a key role in the risk management and price discovery of new energy sources, in the global net-zero drive. Our group subsidiary – Baltic Exchange is the world’s leading independent source of maritime market information for the trading and settlement of physical and derivatives contracts, offering benchmark indices for global shipping rates. For more information, visit sgx.com/commodities
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Founded in 2000, AXSMarine is a global provider of online software solutions and commodity tracking data to the international shipping & commodity industry and is trusted by more than 18,000 users worldwide. Its software solutions deliver remarkable efficiency to commercial chartering processes in Dry, Tanker and Containership. These products provide a suite of modules and APIs, which allow shipping & commodity executives to fully analyze trading, commercial and operational activities. AXSMarine online tools are secure, fast, and easy to use, without additional downloads or installation. With AXSMarine, professionals work faster, manage more efficiently and plan better. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and has a presence in the UK, Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, Singapore, UAE, and USA. In January 2026 AXSMarine was acquired by Signal Ocean to accelerate innovation in the shipping space.
Syroco is a maritime climate tech company developing AI-powered voyage optimisation software for the shipping industry. Founded in Marseille, with offices in Athens, London and Oslo, the company's flagship platform, Syroco Live, builds a digital twin of each vessel by combining physics-based modelling, real-time data and artificial intelligence. The platform delivers real-time, voyage-specific recommendations directly to the crew helping operators improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions throughout a voyage.
Wirana Shipping Corporation is the world's oldest and one of the largest and responsible cash buyers for end-of-life ships, with more than 40 years of experience serving the global maritime industry. Headquartered in Singapore, with a network of offices and representatives across the UAE, Greece, Germany, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, China and South Korea, Wirana has established a reputation for reliability, integrity and market expertise. Over the past four decades, the company has successfully completed transactions involving more than 2,800 vessels, representing over 90 million deadweight tonnes, and continues to average 80 to 100 vessel acquisitions annually over last 15 years, subject to market conditions. In addition to its cash buying activities, Wirana is recognized for its commitment to responsible ship recycling through a dedicated green recycling team that provides tailored guidance to shipowners on sustainable end-of-life solutions. Supported by experienced sale and purchase specialists and an in-house operations team capable of delivering vessels safely from anywhere in the world, Wirana remains a trusted partner to both shipowners and ship recyclers worldwide.
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EXPLORE
Fifteen minutes from the Fairmont Splash Singapore takes place in one of the best-positioned hotels in the city. Within a 15-minute walk of the Fairmont are three-Michelin-star dining, discreet cocktail bars, grand colonial hotels, major Southeast Asian art and some of the best skyline views in Asia. Here is how to use the neighbourhood properly
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or delegates staying at Fairmont Singapore, one of the great luxuries is that there is very little reason to get into a car. The hotel sits at the junction of Singapore’s Civic District, Marina Bay and the old colonial centre, placing some of the city’s most polished dining, drinking and cultural options within easy walking distance. For a time-poor conference crowd, that matters. A free hour between meetings can become a decent lunch. An early finish can become cocktails at Raffles. And a dinner with a client need not involve 45 minutes of crawling through Singapore traffic. The obvious place to begin is directly across the road.
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Raffles, properly Raffles Singapore remains one of those rare hotels that transcends hotel status and becomes part of the identity of a city. It is only a few minutes from the Fairmont and should be used, rather than merely photographed. The Long Bar is the famous stop, birthplace of the Singapore Sling and still one of the city’s great pieces of theatre. It is walk-in only, and the official advice is to go early or later in the evening if you want to avoid the thickest crowds. But for a Splash Singapore audience, the better option may be Writers Bar. Tucked into the Grand Lobby, it is quieter, smarter and better suited to conversation. The bar’s cocktail menu riffs on the hotel’s literary history, and this month it is also running an aperitivo hour from Tuesday to Thursday between 7pm and 9pm. It is the sort of place to take somebody when you actually want to hear what they are saying. If the weather behaves, Raffles Courtyard is another strong option: relaxed, alfresco and far less formal,
with Southeast Asian small plates and cocktails in a garden setting. For dinner, Raffles has become a formidable destination in its own right, with contemporary French cooking at 1887 by André, refined Chinese at 藝 yì by Jereme Leung, wood-fire cooking at Butcher’s Block and the historic Tiffin Room for North Indian cuisine. The serious table: Odette If there is one restaurant within walking distance that requires advance planning, it is Odette. Set inside the National Gallery Singapore, around ten minutes from the Fairmont, Julien Royer’s threeMichelin-star restaurant remains one of the city’s great dining rooms. Modern French in style, it is about precision, produce and long-form dining rather than spectacle. This is not the place to squeeze in a hurried business lunch between sessions. It is the place to clear the diary, invite the right people and give the evening over to it. The setting helps. The National Gallery occupies the former Supreme
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Court and City Hall buildings, two of Singapore’s most important civic landmarks, now joined into one extraordinary cultural space. Even delegates with limited interest in art should walk through. The architecture alone is worth it, and the gallery’s collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art provides a refreshing change from charts, freight rates and panel discussions. If Odette feels too elaborate, National Kitchen by Violet Oon offers a completely different experience in the same building, serving polished Singaporean cooking in an elegant dining room with a verandah overlooking the city. For visiting clients who want local flavour without the heat, queues or uncertainty of a hawker centre, it is an easy choice. Five minutes in the opposite direction from the Fairmont is CHIJMES, the 19th-century convent complex whose white Gothic chapel and courtyards make it one of the prettiest places in central Singapore
after dark. For a higher-end dinner, Whitegrass is the standout. The restaurant describes its cooking as French fusion, and its intimate scale makes it well suited to small groups. It also offers private-event options for larger parties and operates with a smartelegant dress code. CHIJMES works best when you want somewhere that feels distinctly removed from the conference environment without committing to a cross-city journey. Arrive for a drink, stay for dinner and walk back to the Fairmont afterwards. That ability to move through the evening on foot is one of the understated pleasures of this part of town.
cocktail-making and stays open until 1am, making it an obvious place for the inevitable post-conference conversation that somehow becomes the most useful meeting of the day. Walk to the water Not every free hour needs to involve eating or drinking. Leave the Fairmont, cross the Padang and head towards Marina Bay. Within around 15 minutes, the city opens out dramatically. The old civic buildings give way to the Esplanade, the Fullerton, Singapore’s financial towers and the sweep of Marina Bay. Go in the early evening, when the temperature drops and the city lights begin to come on.
Sometimes the best answer is upstairs There is also a compelling argument for not leaving the Fairmont complex at all. The adjoining Swissôtel The Stamford is home to SKAI on level 70, with huge views over Marina Bay. It serves premium steaks, seafood, afternoon tea and cocktails and works particularly well for entertaining because the setting does most of the work for you. Book around sunset if you can. For cocktails without even using the lift very much, ANTI:DOTE at Fairmont is another useful address. It specialises in more experimental splashsingapore.com 23
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