CAPITAL LINK’S SINGAPORE MARITIME FORUM

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 AT THE WESTIN HOTEL, SINGAPORE

HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SINGAPORE MARITIME WEEK

March 26, 2018

Capitalizing on the long established track record of organizing highly successful large scale maritime conferences in major industry centers around the world, Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forumwill take placeon Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Westin Hotel, in Singapore, in partnership with Columbia Shipmanagement and Singhai Marine Services. The event will be held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week.

The Forum aims to highlight the significant role of Singapore as the gateway to Asia and the global shipping markets. It will discuss the developments and trends in the energy, commodities, the various shipping sectors, the global financial and capital markets, as well as issues pertaining to regulatory developments, technical and commercial fleet management. The Forum will highlight the competitive positioning and advantages of Singapore as a maritime hub.

The majority of the speakers and panelists are experts and top decision makers from global organizations. They come to Singapore prepared to address critical topics of interest to the industry and to interact with high level executives from the shipping, shipbuilding and finance communities.

As such, attendees of the Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forumcan expect a high level of rich industry information and unique networking opportunities with key maritime industry players, including influential members from shipowners, investment and commercial banks, financial leasing companies as well as global traders of major dry bulk and energy commodities in one event.

PANELS & PRESENTATION TOPICS

· The Global Shipping Markets

Current Developments - Outlook & The Role of Asia.

· The Maritime Industry - Game Changers

A discussion among leading industry participants on the major regulations that will be in effect in the near future and their potential transformational impact on the industry. The panel will focus mainly on environmental compliance but will also touch upon broader topics such as technological innovation and operational efficiency.

· Blockchain, Cybersecurity & Digitalization Transforming Shipping

- Use of Cryptocurrency

- Protect from Digital Kidnap;

- Optimize Connectivity & Operational Efficiency;

- Digital transformation enables new data-driven business development opportunities across marine services

· The Charterers' Perspective

The Global Shipping, Commodities & Energy Markets.

Shipping is affected by developments in the global commodity and energy markets. The panel will discuss cargo and trading flows, the role of Asia in global trading and the impact on shipping.

· Singapore as an International Maritime Hub

Private & Public Partnership Moving Shipping Forward.

Singapore has become a major hub for the global shipping industry, a gateway to the Asian and world markets for shipping, commodities and finance. A partnership and close cooperation among government, unions, shipowners and shipmanagers moves the industry forward. The panel will discuss the factors behind this success and what lies ahead.