SINGAPORE, 26 January – Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s premier exhibition and
conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine, will
return for its 19th instalment, from 25-27 March 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with its
largest edition to date. Anchored by the theme “Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow”,
APM 2026 is set to convene the global leaders to examine how the next energy technologies and
innovation are driving the future of maritime.
As decarbonisation targets intensify and digital innovation accelerates, the maritime sector is
entering a decisive phase of energy transition. Energy is now the force behind the progress of
maritime decarbonisation, including newbuild specifications, fuel strategies, operational
optimisation, and the capital and contracts that back them.
Driven by this momentum, APM 2026, opening with a welcome address from Guest-of-Honour
Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), will
present a sold-out exhibition featuring over 700 exhibitors, featuring 18 pavilions across six
exhibition halls. The exhibition spotlights solutions tied to the use of alternative fuels, electric
and hybrid technologies, wind assisted propulsion and solutions influencing decarbonisation.
On the conference side, APM will welcome close to 100 global speakers, covering key topics
including Future Fuels & Zero Emission Ships, Next-Gen Shipbuilding: Design, Build, Retrofit &
Repair; Electric & Hybrid Power; Finance, Risk & Insurance for the Future Fleet; Maritime
Cybersecurity; and Smart & Autonomous Ships.
Weichai, one of the world’s largest industrial equipment manufacturers, commented, “APM is
the largest meeting place in Asia and has played a pivotal role in accelerating our growth across
the region, since establishing our presence in Singapore. Returning for our tenth appearance at
APM in 2026, we look forward to presenting our largest and most ambitious showcase yet.”
“Earlier this month, we celebrated the successful completion of a 1,000-hour sea trial of
Pinnacle Marine’s (Singapore) President 100. The vessel, operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd, is
the first of its kind vessel powered entirely by 100% biodiesel made from renewable feedstock
and by B100 engines manufactured by Weichai. This milestone will be commemorated during a
testing certification ceremony alongside partners NTU’s Maritime Energy & Sustainable
Development Centre of Excellence (MESD) and the China Classification Society Singapore at
APM, and we are excited to feature our B100 product series at our booth.”
Exhibition Highlights New Energy Pathways to Cleaner Shipping
Electrification continues to gain traction as one of the most immediate pathways to reducing
emissions at sea, and battery systems, in particular, are enabling shipowners and operators to
improve efficiency without compromising operational reliability.
“Battery electrification will help ship owners and operators to immediately improve vessel
efficiency and reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions. The vessel’s power plant needs to
be flexible and adaptable, so that it can still use traditional combustion engines to support the
demand but also draw on batteries, which support the power plant to improve overall
efficiency. As such, future-proof design should already be included at the new-build phase,”
said Jan-Erik Räsänen, Chief Technology Officer at Foreship, part of RINA.
Reflecting this shift, APM 2026 will feature leading electric and battery technology providers,
including AYK Energy, CALB, Eve Energy, MT Power, Roypow, and Shenzhen Racern
Technology.
To support shipowners and operators more closely, APM 2026 introduces a new feature – the
Electric & Hybrid Consultation Lounge. The lounge brings together experts from key industry
stakeholders, including the Maritime Battery forum, CharIN, the International Electric
Maritime Association (IEMA) and the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association
(ZESTAs), to provide practical guidance in achieving more efficient operations. Discussions will
focus on four critical areas shaping adoption: high-power charging in e-mobility, maritime
battery systems, next-generation electric marine technologies and zero-emission shipping.
In the renewables aspect, wind propulsion is re-emerging as a viable decarbonisation pathway
for deep-sea shipping, and APM will present cutting-edge equipment in wind propulsion. It was
reported by Clarksons that there were 89 vessels adorned with a wind-propulsion system in
December 2025, and the International Windship Association (IWSA) commented in the same
month that there are indications of up to 130 of these vessels under construction, scheduled
for delivery by 2028.
In response, APM 2026 spotlights wind-enabled solutions that can propel future fleets, with
exhibitors including Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CDL), CWS Morel, Dealfeng New Energy
Technology, Econowind BV and Norsepower Oy Ltd.
Visitors can also expect prominent exhibitors who are advancing alternative fuels, sustainable
engine solutions, and technology that drives operational efficiency, including Advanced
Polymer Coatings, DAIHATSU INFINEARTH, International Paint, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries Engine System Asia, Nippon Paint Marine, PPG Coatings, Rolls-Royce Solutions
Asia Pte Ltd (MTU), Siemens Energy, VINSSEN, Volvo Group, Yanmar Power Solutions and
ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
Conference Focuses on Turning Momentum into Measurable Impact
As innovative vessel concepts move from pilots to live deployment, the three-day conference
focuses on how the maritime industry can translate ambition into action. Keynote panel “The
Maritime State of Play & What’s Next for Asia” will bring together leadership perspectives on
decarbonisation, digitalisation, and shifting trade flows to answer key questions that can shape
the industry’s next decade: What strategic bets on technology and fuel innovation will deliver
real competitive advantage? What role will Asia play in setting global standards and driving the
next wave of maritime innovation?
Keynote panellist Joey Chua, Vice-Chair, Digitalisation Committee, Singapore Shipping
Association (SSA) commented, “As the demand for shipping grows, it becomes clear that
digitalisation plays a crucial role beyond a tool for efficiency. Leveraging digital tools becomes a
key factor in capability-building, and for real progress to be made, adoption needs to happen
across the maritime ecosystem, involving key stakeholders such as shipowners, port operators,
regulatory bodies and more. I look forward to the discussions at APM that will explore the
practical pathways to accelerate the adoption of digital tools, while remaining commercially
viable, within Asia’s maritime community.”
The APM conference comprises panel discussions and fireside chats on breakthrough
technologies and trends set to define the next decade of maritime. The full conference
programme, including the list of topics and notable speakers, can be found here.
About Asia Pacific Maritime (APM)
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) is Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding &
Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine.
With 35 years of excellence, APM is the pre-eminent platform where global solution providers
showcase the latest developments in maritime technology and innovation to shipowners,
shipyards, ship managers, and decision-makers across Asia. This is where strategic
collaborations are forged, shaping the Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow.
For more information: https://www.apmaritime.com/
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