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International Safety@Sea Week
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is organising the 8th run of the International Safety@Sea Week from 30 August to 1 September 2021.
This is an annual platform for MPA to engage members of the international maritime community and top practitioners to raise awareness and exchange views on maritime safety. As part of MPA’s commitment to promoting safety at sea, registration for this event is free.
This year, the International Safety@Sea Week 2021 will take place over three days.
The opening session webinar on 30 August 2021 will focus on this year’s theme on “The Human and Technology Crossroads for Maritime Safety”.
The two live webcast plenary sessions on 31 August 2021 will discuss:
This is an annual platform for MPA to engage members of the international maritime community and top practitioners to raise awareness and exchange views on maritime safety. As part of MPA’s commitment to promoting safety at sea, registration for this event is free.
This year, the International Safety@Sea Week 2021 will take place over three days.
The opening session webinar on 30 August 2021 will focus on this year’s theme on “The Human and Technology Crossroads for Maritime Safety”.
The two live webcast plenary sessions on 31 August 2021 will discuss:
- Safer Carriage of Goods – What More Must Be Done?
- Rethinking Crew Training in a VUCA World
*(VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity)*

International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference and Exhibition (ICOPCE)
Organised by the MPA, the biennial ICOPCE is a premier international maritime event for the world's energy and energy transportation industries, emergency response companies and government authorities.
Through the organisation of major international port and maritime-related conferences such as ICOPCE, the MPA aims to further raise Singapore's profile as a centre for expertise and knowledge in the prevention and response to oil and chemical spills, and as a world-class port and leading international maritime centre.
This year’s theme is “Embracing a New Era in Marine Environment Protection”.
ICOPCE will take place on 1 September 2021 and the two live webcast plenary sessions will discuss:
Through the organisation of major international port and maritime-related conferences such as ICOPCE, the MPA aims to further raise Singapore's profile as a centre for expertise and knowledge in the prevention and response to oil and chemical spills, and as a world-class port and leading international maritime centre.
This year’s theme is “Embracing a New Era in Marine Environment Protection”.
ICOPCE will take place on 1 September 2021 and the two live webcast plenary sessions will discuss:
- Future Proofing Marine Environment Protection in a Changing Landscape
- Navigating the Increased Complexity of Incident Management

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The mission of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.

National Maritime Safety at Sea Council (NMSSC)
National Maritime Safety at Sea Council (NMSSC) was established by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to spearhead the drive for maritime safety on a national level, and to ensure the sustainability of safety efforts. The first priority of the Council is to address issues related to navigational safety and raise levels of maritime safety standards. The Council will also endorse safety initiatives by MPA and the working groups to spearhead safety efforts and public campaigns that will raise awareness on navigational safety and practices.

Maritime Singapore
Maritime Singapore is a thriving ecosystem comprising our global hub port, shipping and maritime services, where the international community meets, and where ideas and opportunities abound. And behind the driving force of this maritime ecosystem is the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.