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Photo: Pepi Stojanvski - Unsplash The environmental, social and governance (ESG) revolution in financing creates a unique opportunity for Singapore to demonstrate its leadership in the maritime sector, according to a ship finance expert.
Speaking at Capital Link’s Singapore Maritime Forum, Julian Proctor, CEO of Purus Marine said: “This is a phenomenal opportunity for Singapore to really take leadership when it comes to green finance. London is taking a lead in green finance but in Asia there really isn’t a financial capital that is showing that leadership. Given Singapore’s natural maritime complex and the skills surrounding that ecosystem, there is a unique opportunity for Singapore and the MPA (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore) to provide that leadership.”
Singapore Maritime Week 2021: Pushing New Frontiers in Resilience, Digitalisation, Decarbonisation and Talent
The 15th Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2021 will be held from 19 to 23 April 2021. Organised by the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), in collaboration with industry stakeholders and research and educational institutions, this week-long event will bring together industry experts and thought leaders in the maritime sector to discuss the changing face of the industry, and explore solutions that will enable the industry to thrive in the post-Covid-19 environment.
Themed “New Frontiers, Shifting Paradigms”, the 15th SMW will provide a platform for maritime leaders to discuss new opportunities and key competencies for Singapore to achieve its vision of a global maritime hub for connectivity, innovation and talent. With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating transformation in the maritime industry, this year’s SMW will place the spotlight on how the industry is pushing