Singapore maritime arbitration aims to be go-to venue for shipping users in Asia Despite a Covid-challenged year, the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) took on a heavier caseload last year, and is forging ahead to be the go-to destination for maritime and trade users based in Asia. It was a year when hearings went digital and new linkages were forged, said the chairman of SCMA, Justice Chao Hick Tin. “With Singapore growing into a leading maritime and arbitration centre, its key users have also grown across the region. SCMA’s new vision – to become the leading maritime arbitration centre in Asia – reflects this new reality,” added Justice Chao in SCMA’s 2020 Annual Review released last week.