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Safety@Sea Week

The Safety@Sea (S@S) Week is an annual platform organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to engage members of the maritime community and top practitioners to raise awareness and exchange views on maritime safety. It consists of various events across the week.

Into its 11th year, this year’s S@S Week is the Singapore edition, which alternates with the International edition. It will be held from 19 to 23 Aug 2024.

As part of MPA’s commitment to promoting safety at sea, registration for all events is free.

This year, there are seven sessions to look forward to including the Singapore Safety@Sea (SS@S) Conference, safety forums for the pleasure craft and harbour craft sectors, and inaugural Responder Plus Programme (RPP) Maritime Workshops.

Singapore Safety@Sea Conference (19 Aug 2024)
 This year’s Singapore Safety@Sea Conference will be held at Conrad Singapore Orchard (1 Cuscaden Rd Singapore 249715).

Session themes:

  • Opening Session: “All Hands on Deck for Safe and Green Shipping”
  • Session 2: “All Hands on Deck for Safe Ammonia Bunkering”
  • Session 3: “All Hands on Deck for Our People’s Safety and Wellbeing”

Pleasure Craft Safety Forum & Harbour Craft Safety Forum (20 Aug 2024)
 The Singapore Safety@Sea Week 2024 will feature two safety forums with presentations and panel discussions involving industry leaders and government agencies.

More details to follow.

Responder Plus Programme (RPP) Maritime Workshops (21 & 23 Aug 2024)
 The RPP (Responder Plus Programme) Maritime Workshop is a new addition to the event line-up this year. Two sessions of the RPP Maritime Workshop will be held on 21 Aug and 23 Aug. Jointly organised by MPA and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the workshop aims to equip participants with critical lifesaving skills such as First Aid, CPR/AED, and learning how to use a fire extinguisher.

Ferry Rescue Exercise (FEREX) (22 Aug 2024)
 MPA’s Ferry Rescue Exercise (FEREX) is an annual multi-agency exercise led by MPA to test Whole-of-Government (WoG) operational readiness and responsiveness in the event of a ferry mishap. It also provides a platform to demonstrate or validate new initiatives and/or emerging technologies for risk mitigation and capacity/capabilities building. FEREX 2024 will be held in conjunction with SS@S Week 2024.

Kindly note that this is a closed-door event.

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.