For the eighth consecutive year, Capital Link is bringing together industry leaders for a high-level shipping forum in Singapore.

The 8th Annual Singapore Maritime Forum will take place on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 9 am – 5 pm, as an in-person event at the Westin Singapore. The Forum is held in partnership with ABS, and in cooperation with Columbia Shipmanagement and Singhai Marine Services, and in conjunction with the 2026 Singapore Maritime Week.

Set against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, disruption and market uncertainty, the forum will dive into evolving global trade dynamics and chartering strategies across the major shipping sectors. It will also spotlight the industry’s transformation through technology, the questions surrounding the push toward net zero, and the growing focus on fleet performance and innovative ship finance solutions. The forum will also highlight Singapore’s role as a major global maritime hub.

In the context of the Forum, the 2026 Capital Link Shipping Leadership Award will be presented to                                                           Ms. Caroline Yang, CEO – Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd.; Former President – Singapore Shipping Association (2019-2025);

Board Member – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

Introductory Remarks will be delivered by Mr. TS Teo, President – Singapore Shipping Association; Advisor – Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd.

Mr. John McDonald, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – ABS, will deliver Keynote Remarks at the Forum.

REGISTRATION:  Please register here: https://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2026singapore/signup.html

AGENDA

Welcome Remarks:

• Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
• Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Group; Former President – InterManager (2020-2024)
• Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director – Singhai Marine Services 

Keynote Opening Remarks:

• Mr. John McDonald, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – ABS 

THE NEW MAP OF GLOBAL SHIPPING: TRADE, TENSIONS, AND TRANSFORMATION

Moderator: Dr. Gregory Xu, Partner – Reed Smith LLP

Panelists:

• Mr. Chris Hall, Managing Director, Hong Kong – American P&I Club
• Dr. Gaby Bornheim, President – German Shipowners’ Association (VDR); Managing Director – Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG
• Mr. Sebastian von Hardenberg, President – InterManager; CEO – Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
• Mr. Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
• Mr. Bing Chen, Chairman, President and CEO – Seaspan Corporation 

DRY BULK SECTOR PANEL

Moderator: Mr. Dimitrios Koukas, Founder, Chairman, & CEO – Optima Shipping Services

Panelists:

• Mr. James Marshall, CEO & Founder – Berge Bulk
• Mr. John Su, Founder, President and CEO – Erasmus Shipinvest Group
• Mr. Martin Fruergaard, CEO – Pacific Basin Shipping (OTCPK: PCFBY) (HK: 2343)
• Mr. Khalid Hashim, Managing Director – Precious Shipping
• Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHIP); Founder, Chairman & CEO – United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ: USEA) 

AWARD CEREMONY

Presentation of the

“2026 CAPITAL LINK SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD” 

The “2026 Capital Link Shipping Leadership Award” will be presented to Ms. Caroline Yang, CEO – Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd.; Former President – Singapore Shipping Association (2019-2025); Board Member – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). 

Introductory Remarks: Mr. TS Teo, President – Singapore Shipping Association; Advisor – Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd. 

NET- ZERO ON TRIAL – VISION OR ILLUSION?

Moderator: Mr. Pino Spadafora, Vice President of Marine Market Development – RINA

Panelists:

• Nick Contopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer – ANEMOI
• Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Group ; Former President – InterManager (2020-2024)
• Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General – ECSA European Shipowners
• Kai Miller, Trade Management – Kuehne + Nagel
• Teng Huar Lee, Vice President Shipping and Maritime APME/Director – Shell 

OPTIMIZING FLEET PERFORMANCE – FROM HUMAN CAPITAL TO DIGITAL TOOLS

Moderator: Mr. Patrick J. Ryan, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer – ABS

Panelists:

• Mr. Tony Hildrew, Founder & CEO – Ceto
• Mr. Yarden Gross, CEO & Co-Founder – Orca AI
• Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director – Singhai Marine Services
• Mr. Roine Ahlquist, Chief Commercial Officer – Wilhelmsen Ship Management
• Mr. Joe Kramek, President & CEO – World Shipping Council 

THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING

• Dr. Martin Stopford 

FINANCING THE GLOBAL FLEET

Moderator: Mr. Ryan Tan, Partner – Marine, Trade and Energy – Hill Dickinson

Panelists:

• Mr. Philipp Wünschmann, Head of Shipping – Berenberg
• Ms. Samantha Xu, Chief Financial Officer – BW LPG
• Mr. Joachim Jaeger Skorge, Managing Director, Regional Head of Asia-Pacific – DNB Carnegie
• Mr. Christian Rychly, Managing Director – MPC Capital AG; COO – MPC Container Ships ASA (OSLO:MPCC)
• Mr. Gaurav Mehta, Managing Director – SPM Shipping/Best Oasis 

SHIPPING & THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE

Moderator: Ms. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Interim CEO Maritime – DNV

Panelists:

• Capt. Franck Kayser, COO – Asyad Shipping Company
• Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global
• Mr. Kenneth Hvid, President and Chief Executive Officer – Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE: TNK) 

CHARTERER MARKET PERSPECTIVE: THE IMPACT OF GEOPOLITICS, REGULATION, TECHNOLOGY AND FUELS

Moderator: Mr. Taylor Wamberg, Regional Advisory Lead – Lloyd’s Register

Panelists:

• Ms. Emma Roberts, Vice President Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence – BHP
• Mr. Andrew Hoare, Head of Green Shipping – Fortescue
• Mr. Scott R. Bergeron, Managing Director, Fleet – Oldendorff Carriers
• Ms. Laure Baratgin, Head of Commercial Operations – Rio Tinto

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THE FORUM IS ORGANIZED:

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: ABS

IN COOPERATION WITH: Columbia Shipmanagement • Singhai Marine Services

GLOBAL GOLD SPONSOR: DNV

GLOBAL SPONSORS: BestOasis • DNB • GMS • Hill Dickinson • Lila Global • SPM Shipping

SPONSORS: The American P&I Club • ANEMOI • BERENBERG • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement • Ceto • Lloyd’s Register • OPTIMA Shipping Services • ORCA AI • Precious Shipping • ReedSmith • RINA • Wilhelmsen

SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Flott & Co. PC • MPC Container Ships • Seanergy • United Maritime 

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS: European Shipowners – ECSA • International Chamber of Shipping • SEA – LNG • Singapore Shipping Association • German Shipowners’ Association • World Shipping Council • Young Ship Singapore 

MEDIA PARTNERS:  Japan Maritime Daily • KAIJI PRESS • Manifold Times • Marine Circle • Maritime Executive • Robban Assafina • Xinde Marine News

FOR MORE INFORMATION                                                                                                                                                                 

Please visit: https://capitallink.com/forums/8th-annual-capital-link-singapore-maritime-forum/?section=overview

Please contact:

NEW YORK // Olga Bornozi, Managing Director at obornozi@capitallink.com & Eleni Bej, Chief Operating Officer, at ebej@capitallink.com  – Tel. : +1 (212) 661-7566

ATHENS // Anna Wichmann, Business Development Manager, at awichmann@capitallink.com& Athena Kosmadaki, Marketing & Media Relations Manager, at athensoffice@capitallink.com – Tel.:  +30 210 6109 800. 

For sponsorship opportunities please contact: Please contact Nicolas Bornozis, President – Olga Bornozis, Managing Director & Anny Zhu, Managing Director at sponsorships@capitallink.com – Tel.: +1 (212) 661-7566. 

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Founded in 1995, Capital Link is a New York based investor relations, financial communications and advisory firm with a strategic focus on the maritime, commodities and energy sectors, MLPs, as well as Closed-End Funds and ETFs. In addition, Capital Link organizes 18 high quality Investment Forums, webinars and podcasts, focusing on maritime transportation and U.S. investment products in 11 countries in the United States, Europe and Asia, in key industry centers, such as New York, London, Oslo, Hamburg, Athens, Limassol, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Dubai, all of which are known for combining rich educational and informational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities. Capital Link is a data partner of the Baltic Exchange. Based in New York City, Capital Link has presence in London, Athens & Oslo.