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Mr Kristian Siem, Chairman of event, the 10th, featured a refreshed format,

Siem Industries gave a keynote with a high-level panel discussion. Mr

lecture on the topic of ‘The Kristian Siem, Chairman of Siem Industries
State and Future of the Ofshore gave a keynote lecture on the topic of

Industry’‘The State and Future of the Ofshore

Industry’. He then joined industry luminaries
Mr Teo Siong Seng (Managing Director

able to look forward to more public Paciic International Lines) and Mr David

outreach events, such as the week-long Carbon (Managing Director of Economic

maritime exhibition at Marina Square. and Currency Research, DBS Bank) for a
Visitors were able to witness a showcase dialogue, facilitated by Mr Andreas Sohmen-

of collaborations and partnerships on Pao (Chairman of BW Group).

maritime-based projects by schoolsApproximately 400 senior maritime
and the industry. With the spotlightprofessionals from around the world

on interactive displays of maritime attended the forum to discuss critical

technologies, the exhibition also provided present-day issues and gather expert
immersive learning experiences and deeper opinions on what will steer the future of

understanding of Maritime Singapore shipping.

through stories, projects and playCommenting on the current status
A major attraction of SMW is the annual of the ofshore industry, Mr Siem, who

Singapore Maritime Lecture and this year’shas been in the industry for over four

SMW Opening Reception
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Set against a 360° backdrop of the glittering Singapore skyline,
the SMW Opening Reception brought together 200 partners

and industry peers for a night of fun, entertainment and drinks.

This exclusive event provided a platform for maritime
leaders to network and build strong collaboration in an

informal setting.

Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port

Authority of Singapore, thanked the attendees for their
support and said, “ For those of you who have been with us

since its inception, SMW has grown over the years from 2,900

attendees in 2006 to 31,700 attendees in 2015. This year, the

11th edition crosses a new milestone in bringing together 31

unique events that cater to both the business community and
public-at-large.”

He also took this opportunity to highlight Sea Asia 2017,

the anchor event for next year’s SMW and stated, “Having

attracted 16,000 attendees from 85 countries and over 400
exhibiting companies in 2015, this biennial event has grown

from strength to strength. In spite of the current market

climate, we can still expect to see a buoyant showing of
inluential industry professionals coming together at one of

Asia’s most respected maritime events.”

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