8th Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum - APRIL 20, 2026 - Westin Singapore

Capital Link is hosting the 8th Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum on Monday, April 20, 2026, 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.

The Forum highlights Singapore’s pivotal role as a gateway to Asia and a key player in the global shipping markets. It will explore key developments and emerging trends in energy, commodities, and various shipping sectors, alongside insights into the global financial and capital markets. The agenda will also address critical topics such as global trade, regulatory advancements in shipping, digitalization, technological innovation, and energy transition.
Featured Sessions

DRY BULK SECTOR PANEL
10:00 - 10:40 AM
Moderator: Mr. Dimitrios Koukas, Founder, Chairman, & CEO – Optima Shipping Services

Panelists:

Mr. James Marshall, Founder & CEO – 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)

SHIPPING & THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE
3:05- 3:45 PM
Moderator: Ms. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Maritime – DNV

Panelists:

Capt. Franck Kayser, Chief Operating Officer – Asyad Shipping
Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global
Mr. Kenneth Hvid, President and CEO – Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE: TNK)
Mr. Pontus Berg, Chief Operating Officer – Vitol International Shipping

Venue

The Westin Singapore
12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2
Singapore 018961

Contacts

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