Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) was founded in April 1992 when its first meeting was held at Japan Shipping Club in Tokyo. As one of the important shipping organizations in the world, it consists of six members from the shipowners’ associations of Asia Pacific region i.e. Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ Associations (FASA).
To better reflect the work and progress of its members and committees, the Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) - as of January 2022, half of the world’s tonnage was owned by Asian companies (UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2022) - has changed its name to Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA). This was proposed during the 18th Chairmen’s meeting held in Beijing, China, on 19th October 2015. Subsequently at the 25th ASF AGM, it was officially declared the change of name from ASF to ASA.
Baltic Exchange (Asia)
Culmen International
Interasia Lines, Ltd.
International Registries (Far East) Ltd Singapore Branch
Isle of Man Ship Registry
Liberian Registry
MarTrust Corporation Ltd
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
Panama Maritime Authority
U-Ming Marine Transport (S) Pte. Ltd.
Wan Hai Lines Ltd.
Waypoint Port Services Singapore Pte LtdASA Shipping Dialogue 2024
Theme: Challenges facing the Maritime Industry 2024 and Beyond
1.00pm to 5.00pm
Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore
Room: Meeting Room 325, Level 3
Asia Pacific Maritime: Future of Vessels. Solutions for Tomorrow
The Premier Maritime Exhibition for Business Opportunities with Asia
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew still held captive
India Energy Week 2024
Driving India's Energy Transition
Goa, India
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Marine Fuels 360
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) 2023
Hong Kong
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6th Offshore Wind Asia Summit 2023
Shanghai, China
ASA is the supporting organisation for this event.
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The Maritime Standard Awards 2023
Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
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World Offshore Week 2023
Hall 6, Singapore Expo
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44th Shared Awareness Meeting
2.30pm - 6.00pm
Furama City Centre, Ballroom 2, Level 5
ASA is the co-organiser for this event.
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Press Release on ASA’s response to Bangladesh ratification of the Hong Kong Convention
Press Release on ASA International Shipping Forum (ISF) 2023 held on 26 April 2023 – "Blue and Safe Shipping"
ASA International Shipping Forum 2023
Theme: Blue and Safe Shipping
8.15am to 1.30pm (Lunch Inclusive)
Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore
Room: Begonia Main Ballroom (3001AB-3002), Level 3
43rd Shared Awareness Meeting (SAM)
3.00pm – 5.00pm SGT
Furama City Centre, Ballroom 2, Level 5
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42nd Shared Awareness Meeting 2022
3.00pm – 4.40pm SGT
SAFRA Toa Payoh
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Press Release on ASA’s response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence regarding the Evaluation of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
Press Release on the Joint Statement of the ASA SPC 35th Interim Meeting 2022 held on 6 September 2022
The Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2022
9am – 6pm
Suntec City Convention Centre, Room Nicoll 1, Level 3
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Ballast Water Compliance: No Time To Lose Webinar
4.00pm – 4.45pm SGT / 9.00am – 9.45am BST
Press Release on the Joint Statement of the ASA SPC 34th Interim Meeting 2022 held on 18 April 2022
Press Release on the Joint Statement of the ASA SRC 25th Interim Meeting 2022 held 21 – 28 March 2022
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) In-Person Exhibition
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) is the biggest maritime tradeshow in Southeast Asia, where you can
- Re-connect in-person with local and international industry players
- Meet 200 exhibitors and 40% international solution providers from a range of sectors
- Attend 15 complimentary conference sessions focusing on Asia Container Shipping, Maritime Cyber Security and Maritime Technology and Sustainability
- Join the discussions with 45 local and international speakers
- View the latest innovations and solutions shaping the maritime future
- Expand your network by connecting with 40% of global exhibitors from a range of sectors
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ASA reiterates the importance of R&D funding such as the IMO Maritime Research Fund (IMRF) to expedite the industry transition to net-zero
Singapore-flagged tanker stranded at Ukraine port since Russian military invasion
The World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific will provide the platform for nuanced regional conversation and tailored discussion to catalyse the blue economy, and will welcome 100 speakers and 2000 participants virtually over five days. The agenda will focus on five industry tracks: energy, fishing, plastics, aquaculture, shipping, and a dedicated track on finance. Plenary sessions will centre on pressing concerns for ocean governance and seek solutions for climate change mitigation and the dangerous decline of biodiversity.
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ASA strongly opposes EU-ETS but supported the adoption of an International Maritime Research Fund through levy- based system on Marine Fuel for Shipping
The Role of Maritime Transport Trade in the Post-COVID Recovery
Jointly organised by International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA), this webinar provides insights on multilateral trade policy in the post-pandemic world within the context of the Asia Pacific region.
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2021 ACS On-line Seminar on Shipping and Shipbuilding in partnership with Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and Active Shipbuilding Experts’ Federation (ASEF)
You can access all presentations on the latest concerns and hot issues in the Shipping and Shipbuilding industries!
Panama Canal Authority postpones planned price hike following calls from shipping industry
Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2020 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
EU Commission Extends Officially Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for another four years
China Shipowners' Association
Federation of ASEAN Shipowners'
Hong Kong Shipowners Association
Japanese Shipowners' Association
Korea Shipowners' Association
Maritime Industry Australia Limited