Our Vision
Maritime’s Connected Future – Digitalisation Driving a Sustainable and Integrated Industry
The very nature of how the maritime industry conducts itself has been gradually evolving - sometimes so slowly it is almost imperceptible, while sometimes it seems that sweeping changes have happened almost overnight. Digital adoption has taken a quantum leap at both the company and industry levels. We have reached a technology tipping point, and there is no going back.
Technology and “digitalisation” have come to mean so much more and has infiltrated every part of the shipping business - from transit time to trade; from containers to customs, from insurers to investors, from senior manager to seafarer. The companies that are taking full advantage of this evolution are the ones able to embrace and marry operational developments with a commercial outlook.
How has the new maritime digital era impacted operators, customers and providers alike and how must these companies align to ensure full transparency and efficiency. Indeed, Singapore represents a fantastic meeting of commerce, operators, and policy makers to ensure not only safety and efficiency but full competitive advantage as the industry continues to grow and evolve.
With all this in mind, Smart Maritime Network is thrilled to be heading back to the Lion City to continue our investigation into Maritime’s new digital era and the role technology plays in driving a sustainable and integrated sector. Join us there!

With an expert line up ready to share their knowledge and experience:
- Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
- Chakib Abi-Saab, Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Lloyd’s Register
- Punit Oza, CEO, Wiz Bulk
- Cynthia Mark Mohan, Senior Manager Head of Digitalisation, Jurong Port
- Claus Nehmzow, CEO, Binex Singapore
- Dr Sanjay C Kuttan, Chief Technology Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
- Kunal Nakra, Deputy Director, Transport Safety Investigation Bureau MOT Singapore
- Ninad Sharad Mhatre, Managing Director, ZEABORN Ship Management
- Peter Schellenberger, Managing Director, Vanir Marine (Thome Group)
- Martijn Thijsen, Head of Ecosystem & Platform Play, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Port of Rotterdam
- Dennis Teo, Sales Director, Inmarsat Maritime
- Sriram Ramanujam, Assistant Vice President, PSA
- Sarah Greenough, Head of Sustainability and Supply Chain Excellence, BHP
- Nakul Malhotra, Vice President Emerging Opportunities Portfolio – Maritime Services, Wilhelmsen Group
- Frederik Pind, Managing Director Njord, Maersk Tankers
- James Ong, Head of M&A and Strategy, IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group
- Gaston Petrocelli, Senior Advisor, Core Power
- Hannah Nguyen, Director – Digital Ecosystems, ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)
- Cheng Peng Tan, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI)
- Su Yin Anand, Head of Shipping, South32
- Sin Yong Loh, Director (Trade), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
- Shanker Pillai, Head of Innovation & Change, Hafnia & Founder, Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lab
- Shaun Hon, General Partner, Motion Ventures
- Sameer Bhatnagar, Partner, KPMG
- Rob O’Dwyer, Chief Network Officer, Smart Maritime Network
Learning
Learn from our expert speakers and get up to date on the latest technology developments.
Sharing
Share ideas on how to transform the shipping business using digital technologies.
Networking
Reconnect with your peers in the maritime IT sector and make new contacts to benefit your business.
Conference Agenda // 30 November, 2022
- Registration and Refreshments 8:15 AM
- Panel Discussion: Developing the Tools Needed for the Maritime Energy Transition 9:55 AM
Moderated by: Claus Nehmzow, CEO, Binex Singapore
Panellists include:
Dr Sanjay C Kuttan, Chief Technology Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
Frederik Pind, Managing Director Njord, Maersk Tankers
Gaston Petrocelli, Senior Advisor, Core Power
Sarah Greenough, Head of Sustainability and Supply Chain Excellence, BHP
- Tea/Coffee Break/Visit our Partner Zone 10:45 AM
- Panel Discussion: How Is Digitalisation Changing the Maritime Industry – How Are Shipping Companies Embracing Transformation? 11:40 AM
Hosted by: Capt. Kunal Nakra, Deputy Director, Transport Safety Investigation Bureau MOT Singapore
Panellists include:
Cheng Peng Tan, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI)
Ninad Sharad Mhatre, Managing Director, ZEABORN Ship Management
Peter Schellenberger, Managing Director, Vanir Marine (member of the Thome Group of Companies)
Sriram Ramanujam, Assistant Vice President, PSA - Panel Discussion: Fuelling Global Trade – Digital Collaboration in the Supply Chain 12:30 PM
How technology drives transparency, predictability, and flexibility
Hosted by:
Rob O’Dwyer, Chief Network Officer, Smart Maritime Network
Panellists include:
Hannah Nguyen, Director - Digital Ecosystems, ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI)
Sin Yong Loh, Director (Trade), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Punit Oza, CEO, WIZ Bulk
Martijn Thijsen, Head of Ecosystem & Platform Play, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Port of Rotterdam
- Lunch Break 1:15 PM
- Roundtable Discussion Groups – Hosted by our Partners 2:15 PM
Each table will focus on a unique topic centred around the Smart Maritime Network goal of establishing better collaboration and standardisation in maritime technology. The roundtable discussions will take place simultaneously with each table host then asked to summarise their discussions for the whole room, to ensure that all participants get the most from their attendance. There will be a total of 10 table discussions to choose from. Delegates are sent the list in advance and invited to choose the table they would most like to join The tables themselves will last for 30 minutes with 30 minutes for summaries.
- Tea/Coffee Break/Visit our Partners’ Zone 3:30 PM
- Panel Discussion: Focused Investment into The Maritime and Logistics Sectors – Implementation, Barriers, and Prospects 4:00 PM
Hosted by Sameer Bhatnagar, Partner, KPMG
Panellists include
Shaun Hon, General Partner, Motion Ventures
James Ong, Head of M&A and Strategy, IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group
Nakul Malhotra, Vice President Emerging Opportunities Portfolio - Maritime Services, Wilhelmsen Group
- Panel Discussion: The Role of Leadership in Empowering Talent and Diversity in Maritime’s Digital Era 4:45 PM
Hosted by:
Shanker Pillai, Head of Innovation & Change, Hafnia & Founder, Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lab
Panellists include
Cynthia Mark Mohan, Senior Manager Head of Digitalisation, Jurong Port
Nakul Malhotra, Vice President Emerging Opportunities Portfolio - Maritime Services, Wilhelmsen Group
Su Yin Anand, Head of Shipping, South32
- Closing Notes, followed by a Networking Reception, Kindly Hosted by Inmarsat 5:30 PM

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MARITIME DIGITALISATION ADVISORS
International experts covering a range of maritime digitalisation technologies will be on hand at the Smart Maritime Network Singapore Conference, ready to discuss how your company can leverage its data to improve processes and drive efficiency in an increasingly connected market
Accommodation Options
SMN has arranged a preferential rate for our delegates to the conference.
S$290.00++ per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for 1 adult and internet access.
To obtain this rate please contact:
Sheryl.chua@meritushotels.com and quote “SMN Singapore Delegates 2019″
Keynote speakers

Kenneth Lim,
Chief Technology Officer,
MPA (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore)
Kenneth Lim is the Chief Technology Officer of the MPA, seconded from the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), where he held the role of Cluster Director of the Finance, National Development and Transport clusters. Mr Lim has previously also worked at PSA and CrimsonLogic before joining the public sector in 2011.

Chakib Abi Saab,
Chief Technology Officer,
OSM Maritime Group
Chakib Abi Saab joined OSM in 2017 as Program Director of New Technologies (NEXT) for the Technical Management department, becoming group CTO in July 2018. He has previously held technology leadership roles in North and South America, Asia and The Middle East with Baker Hughes Inc, and was global Chief Digital Officer for Bumi Armada Berhad.

Loh Sin Yong,
Director of Trade, Trade & Connectivity Cluster, IMDA
At IMDA Loh Sin Yong is responsible for supporting trade sectors (Wholesale Trade, Trade Finance, and Logistics) in using ICM technologies to enhance their competitiveness. He has more than 25 years of experience in Trade Facilitation, Logistics, and Maritime domains, working in the China, South East Asia and South Asia markets.

Dr Okan Duru,
Director, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Maritime Studies),
Nanyang Technological University
Dr. Duru is a scholar in the shipping business, forecasting and decision-making fields. Dr Duru completed his Ph.D. at the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University, with a dissertation titled 'Economic Analysis on the Long term assessment of Dry Bulk Shipping'.

Ronny Waage,
Founder & Managing Director,
Heron Advisory
Ronny has spent more than a decade working in the maritime industry in Europe and Asia, in areas such as shipowning, chartering, and marine services, as well as startup companies and consulting services. He holds a Double Masters degree in International Business and International Management.

Dr. Annie Koh,
Vice President, Office of Business Development, Academic Director,
International Trading Institute
Dr Annie Koh is Academic Director for the International Trading Institute. Her previous portfolios at Singapore Management University included positions as Associate Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Dean, Office of Executive & Professional Education.

Punit Oza,
Vice President, Head of Processes, Systems & Competence,
Klaveness Asia Pte Ltd
Punit Oza has more than 26 years of experience in Dry Bulk Shipping, having begun his career with Precious Shipping. He has also worked with companies such as Noble Chartering, Astra Shipping and Aries Shipbroking, and has been with Torvald Klaveness since 2007.

Kenny Rogers,
Former Head,
Aurora Tankers
Kenny Rogers left his role as head of Aurora Tankers 2019. He is a career shipping executive with over 30 years of experience in management roles at companies such as OMI Corp, Carnival Corporation, Seabulk International, SEACOR and privately held Asian company IMC, with particular expertise in the tanker sector.

Kelvin Tan,
Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer,
GTR Ventures
Passionate about co-creating new ventures and innovating new business models with founders, owners and corporates. Laser focused on building for commercial profitability.
Proven areas of competencies include: infrastructure, venture capital, trade & trade finance, economic development

Kris Kosmala,
Partner,
Click & Connect
Kris Kosmala is a Partner at Click & Connect, having previously worked as General Manager Asia Pacific at Quintiq. Kris has international experience across North and South America and Asia Pacific, using innovative technologies to improve shipping and logistics efficiency, improve net margin contributions from operations, and reduce environmental impact.

Andy Hamflett,
Director,
NLA International Ltd.
Supporting the growth and take-up of innovative technologies in the Blue Economy.
Specialities: Market research. Fundraising. Business Growth. Strategic communications. Consortium, stakeholder and community engagement. Utilising Big Data and technology for social impact. Policy development. Organisational development.

Andy Lane,
Partner,
CTI Consultancy
Andy Lane is an expert in the Containerised Transportation industry, with experience in Liner Shipping & Container Terminal Operations, specialising in the interface between these two areas. He has worked on process improvements, integrations and cost efficiency initiatives, often focusing on annual spends in excess of US$500 million.
Registration
Shipping Company VIP Pass
- Free conference registration for qualifying vessel operators (includes ship owners, ship managers, ship builders, ports & terminals, and other selected industry stakeholders - subject to confirmation by the organisers).
Conference Delegate Pass
- Delegate pass for admission to all conference sessions, and the evening Networking Party. (*Discounts are available for multiple delegate bookings)