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Ben Chng

Meet Ben Chng, Managing Director APAC at Wärtsilä.

Capt André L

Capt André L. LeGoubin is President of The Nautical Institute, with over 40 years in the maritime industry as a Mooring Master, Marine Pilot, and ferry Master.

Capt André L LeGoubin

President of the Nautical Institute, Capt André L. LeGoubin is a Mooring Master with over 40 years in maritime. He is also an author, former London pilot, and recipient of the British Merchant Navy Medal.

Capt Chatur Wahyu

Director of Singapore Maritime Academy, Capt Chatur Wahyu has over 35 years of maritime experience, from serving as a sea captain to teaching and mediation. He now leads SMA and sits on several national maritime councils.

Capt Chong JiaChyuan

Capt Chong JiaChyuan is the Port Master and Senior Deputy Director at MPA, overseeing port safety, vessel traffic, marine environment, and pilotage operations.

Capt Hari Subramania

Learn about Capt Hari Subramaniam, Regional Head of Business Relations and MediSea at The Shipowners' P&I Club, with over 17 years at sea and expertise in marine safety and risk management.

Capt Jagadeesan Natarajan

Capt Jagadeesan Natarajan is General Manager at Orient Marine CO. Ltd, with over 30 years in shipping, including expertise in tanker management and maritime decarbonisation projects.

Capt Mayank Singh

Quality Assurance Manager at X-Press Feeders with sailing experience, Mayank Singh leads methanol vessel safety procedures and pioneered Singapore's first simultaneous methanol bunkering operation.

Capt Mohamad Salleh bin Ahmad Sarwan

Senior Lecturer and Master Mariner at Singapore Maritime Academy, Captain Mohamad Salleh advocates for maritime safety and talent development, with roles in national safety councils and standards working groups.

Capt Richard Howe

Profile of Capt Richard Howe, Managing Director of Maritime Claims & Services and Yacht Surveys & Services, with over 60 years of maritime experience in shipping, salvage, and yacht surveys.

Capt Ritesh Chawla

Senior Manager of Marine Safety and Vetting at Rio Tinto, with over 25 years of shipping experience, leading safety strategy across 230 chartered and 17 owned vessels.

Capt Sahwan Osman

Senior Lecturer at Singapore Maritime Academy with Master Mariner qualifications, extensive shipboard experience, and expertise in marina management, PPCDL assessments, and STCW training.

Capt Shawn Hoe

Deputy Port Master and Assistant Director at MPA, Capt Shawn Hoe has nine years of seagoing experience and now oversees port operations, marine safety, and environmental enforcement.

Capt Vibhas Garg

Capt Vibhas Garg is a maritime safety expert, Director of Octant Marine, and co-chair of the MPA-SSA SAFENAV Work Group, with over 20 years of seafaring and senior leadership experience in shipping.

Capt William Francis

Capt William Francis, President of the Singapore Power Boat Association, shares his 47-year passion for boating — from Navy captain to training over 10,000 students in seamanship.

CDR Peter Bizzaro

CDR Peter Bizzaro is the Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspection Unit Singapore, overseeing safety and regulatory compliance of U.S. flagged vessels across the Indo-Pacific.

Dato' Hj Baharin Bin Dato' Abdul Hamid

Dato' Baharin bin Dato' Abdul Hamid is the Director General of the Marine Department Malaysia, with over 40 years of maritime experience, including roles as Harbour Master and Deputy Director General.

Dr Faizal Kassim

Medical Director at Fullerton Health Group with expertise in Emergency Medicine, sports medicine, and corporate health. Has worked with Formula 1, MMA events, and led Covid-19 operations during the pandemic.

Dr Kenneth Low

Dr Kenneth Low is the Chairman of the WSH Council (Marine Industries) Committee and Senior Vice President at ST Engineering, with over 25 years of experience in industry, academia, and government.

Mr Andreas Brachel

Vice President and Head of Environmental Claims at Gard AS, Andreas Brachel specialises in maritime law, pollution, and environmental salvage claims, and leads Gard's global crisis management and ESG goals in claims operations.

Mr Andrew Hoare

Andrew Hoare, Head of Fortescue Marine Systems and Green Shipping, brings 30 years of maritime and energy experience, with senior roles at BW LPG, Navig8 Group, and Clarksons.

Mr Anthony Lim

Fellow in Cybersecurity, Governance and FinTech at SUSS, Anthony Lim has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity across business, consulting, and academia in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region.

Mr Arif Toha

Mr Arif Toha is the Director General of Sea Transportation at Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, with past roles leading major port authorities in Jakarta and Surabaya.

Mr Chakib Abi Saab

Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Lloyd's Register and Chairman of Safetytech Accelerator, Chakib Abi Saab leads maritime safety and transformation through automation, logistics, and transportation innovation.

Mr Chan Yew Kwong

Senior Consultant at WSH Council Singapore with 35 years at MOM's Occupational Safety and Health Division, specialising in enforcement strategy, regulatory compliance, and WSH standards development.

Mr Charles Watkins

Meet Mr Charles Watkins, a clinical psychologist and founder of MHSS who specialises in mental health support for seafarers, including stress management and depression prevention for crew and shore personnel.

Mr Chee Hong Tat

Meet Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, and Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

Mr Christian Riis

Bio of Christian Riis, Director of Marine Safety & Vetting at Rio Tinto, speaking at a conference. He leads safety and welfare programmes for Rio Tinto's fleet of 247 vessels.

Mr Chua Yeng Hian

Mr Chua Yeng Hian is a Senior Deputy Director at MPA leading the Marine Services Division, focusing on Singapore's harbour craft industry, alternative marine fuels, and bunkering hub development.

Mr Dennis Khoo

Director of Maritime Systems and Technology at MPA, Mr Dennis Khoo has over 15 years of defence technology experience, specialising in military communications, systems architecting, and capability development.

Mr Dinesh Kumar Balraj

Meet Mr Dinesh Kumar Balraj, Senior Director and Head of Fleet Operations East at A.P.Moller-Maersk, with over 22 years of maritime experience in ship management and fleet operations.

Mr Glen Davenport

Glen Davenport is VP of Operations and Technical at Vopak Terminals Singapore, overseeing four terminals and pioneering ammonia and methanol bunkering in Singapore.

Mr Goh Hock Nguan

Mr Goh Hock Nguan is PSA Corporation's Assistant Vice President for Sustainability Planning & Development, with over 25 years in port operations. He leads decarbonisation strategy and sustainability outreach for PSA and its ecosystem.

Mr Gwee Guo Duan

Profile of Mr Gwee Guo Duan, Assistant General Secretary at the Singapore Maritime Officers' Union, with a background in industrial relations and international labour partnerships.

Mr Ismael Cobos Delgado

Biography of Mr Ismael Cobos Delgado, Deputy Director of the Maritime Safety Division at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Mr Jamie Ramsamy

Mr Jamie Ramsamy is Head of HSSEQ at Thome Group, leading sustainability, risk and governance. He has 12+ years at DNV and expertise in offshore engineering, remote audits and risk-profiling systems.

Mr Jimmy Koh

Meet Jimmy Koh, Head of Pilotage and Digital Transformation at PSA Marine, who leads 280 harbour pilots at the Port of Singapore and drives digital initiatives for the maritime community.

Mr Kelvin Kang Xiao Dong

General Manager of Stellar Shipmanagement Services, pioneering methanol bunkering and alternative marine fuels. Active in ISO and industry standards bodies for GHG reduction in shipping.

Mr Knut Ørbeck Nilssen

CEO of DNV – Maritime since 2015, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen brings over 30 years of experience in maritime and oil & gas industries, with a First Class Honours degree in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University.

Mr Li Xin

Meet Li Xin, Head of IT Security at PSA Corporation Limited, who brings over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including network security and IT governance.

Mr Lionel Chew

Mr Lionel Chew is a Senior IT Manager at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore with over 15 years in IT, driving cybersecurity capability development in Singapore's maritime sector.

Mr Mark Ko

Mark Ko is Executive Director at Tian San Shipping, overseeing growth and safety initiatives. He co-chairs the MPA-Harbour Craft Safety Work Group and sits on the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council.

Mr Michael Drake

Michael Drake is Executive Director Operations at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), with a background in the Royal Australian Navy, commercial law, and NSW Government transport agencies.

Mr Michael Phoon Thin Kwai

Michael Phoon Thin Kwai is the Executive Director of the Singapore Shipping Association and Secretary-General of FASA. He champions Singapore's maritime interests and received the Public Service Award in 2023.

Mr New Wei Siang

Mr New Wei Siang is MPA's Director for Decarbonisation and Net-Zero Pathways, leading efforts on low-emission fuels, energy efficiency, and international green shipping partnerships.

Mr Nick Potter

Chairman of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), Nick Potter leads a 111-member body focused on marine safety and pollution prevention, with consultancy status at the IMO.

Mr Ong Chin Beng

Find out about Mr Ong Chin Beng, Chief Information Security Officer at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and his experience in cybersecurity and operations management.

Mr Peter Broadhurst

Peter Broadhurst is Senior Vice President of Safety and Regulatory at Inmarsat Maritime, with over 25 years in the maritime industry, from Radio Officer to leading broadband services like Fleet Xpress.

Mr Roberto Cazzulo

Mr Roberto Cazzulo is the IACS Chair-elect and a civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in structural reliability, risk analysis, and ship construction standards.

Mr Ron Fong

Ron Fong, Head of Fleet IT at Pacific Carriers Limited, brings nearly 20 years of maritime experience in vessel IT, cybersecurity, and digital innovation, including roles with MPA and SSA.

Mr Samuel Soo

Mr Samuel Soo is Senior Deputy Director (Marine Services) at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, overseeing bunkering and harbour craft regulation. He has held roles in port policy, flag state control, and IMO liaison.

Mr Steen Lund

Steen Lund is the CEO of RightShip, with 35 years of maritime experience spanning A.P. Moller-Maersk, DNV GL, and Executive Ship Management.

Mr Terence Ho

Terence Ho is an experienced boater, Navy veteran, and former Executive Director of the Singapore Sailing Federation, with expertise in boating safety, navigation, and environmental stewardship.

Mr Terence Yeo

Terence Yeo is Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure & Cyber Security Architecture at PSA Corporation Ltd, with over 20 years of IT experience in application development, infrastructure planning, and cybersecurity.

Mr Vibin Chandrabose

Principal Engineer at ABS with 17 years in maritime, focusing on decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels.

Ms Caroline

Ms Caroline Yang is Vice-chair of the International Chamber of Shipping and President of the Singapore Shipping Association, with close to 30 years in the shipping industry.

Ms Caroline Yang

President of the Singapore Shipping Association and CEO of Hong Lam Marine, Caroline Yang has over 30 years of shipping experience, leading industry efforts in decarbonisation, digitalisation, and talent development.

Ms Quah Ley Hoon

Ms Quah Ley Hoon is the Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, with over 15 years in public sector roles covering economic, environmental, and social policies.

Ms Sikha Singh

Co-founder and Deputy CEO of Executive Group of Companies, Ms Sikha Singh oversees strategy, governance, HR, and seafarer welfare. She has a journalism background and over a decade of media experience before founding ESM in Singapore.

Pascal Ollivier

Pascal Ollivier is the IAPH Data Collaboration Committee Chair at the International Association of Ports and Harbours.

Prof Raphael Baumler

Prof Raphael Baumler is Head of Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration at World Maritime University, with 20 years of seafaring experience and expertise in human factors, maritime labour, and ship recycling.

Prof Sudipta Chattopadhyay

Learn about Prof Sudipta Chattopadhyay, an SUTD researcher who discovered major Bluetooth vulnerabilities affecting billions of devices, with expertise in AI security, wireless tech, and IoT.

Rear Admiral Jacques Rivière

Rear Admiral Jacques Rivière is Head of QSSE Asia Pacific at CMA CGM, overseeing quality, security, safety, and environment across 100 vessels and 20 terminals in the region.

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Supt Desmond Ong

Superintendent Desmond Ong is the Commanding Officer of Police Coast Guard's Brani Region, overseeing Singapore's south-eastern waters from Changi to Labrador Park.