French-Singaporean Maritime Roundtable Discussion & Networking Event

A high-level French–Singaporean maritime roundtable discussion & networking cocktail during Singapore Maritime Week 2026.

On the occasion of Singapore Maritime Week 2026, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, together with the Embassy of France in Singapore, the French Ministry of the Sea, the French International Register and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, will organise an exclusive French-Singaporean Maritime Roundtable Discussion & Networking Event. 

This high-level gathering will bring together government representatives, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the maritime ecosystem in Europe and Asia to exchange perspectives on one of the sector’s most pressing challenges: maintaining momentum in maritime decarbonisation while navigating evolving technological, commercial and regulatory pathways. 

As the global maritime industry accelerates its transition toward net-zero emissions, the event will provide a platform for public and private actors to explore how international collaboration, innovation and investment can drive practical solutions across the shipping value chain. The roundtable will also highlight the strong cooperation between France and Singapore, two major maritime hubs committed to advancing sustainable shipping. 

The event will feature two panel discussions addressing key dimensions of maritime decarbonisation. 

Following the discussions, participants will be invited to continue the conversation during a networking reception, providing an opportunity for industry leaders, policymakers and maritime stakeholders to connect, exchange insights and strengthen cooperation between the French, Singaporean and international maritime communities. 

If interested, please contact Alexia DUVERNOY 

Agenda

5.30 PM: Registrations

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Opening Remarks by a Singapore Guest of Honor and H.E. Stephen Marchisio, French Ambassador to Singapore

6:15 PM – 6:50 PM | Roundtable 1
Charting the course of the energy transition in global shipping

Speakers:

• Moderated by: Eric Banel, Director General for French Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DGAMPA)
• François-Xavier Accard, Managing Director, CMA CGM
• Stéphane Basset-Chercot, Vice President Marine Fuels, TotalEnergies
• Pierre Carassus, Managing Director, Head of Maritime Industries, Asia Pacific, Société Générale
• Théo Reibel, Director & General Manager, (Gaztransport & Technigaz) South East Asia, GTT
• Emmanuel Schalit, Chief Executive Officer, OceanWings

6:50 PM – 7:20 PM | Roundtable 2
The role of ports in global shipping decarbonisation

Speakers:

• Moderated by: Woei Tyng Tan, Senior Director, International Division, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
• Nick Brown, Corporate Affairs Director, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas
• Kris Danaradjou, Deputy CEO in charge of Development, Haropa Port
• Cheryl Lim, Assistant VP of Group Sustainability, PSA International
• Amal Louis, Head of Business Development, Grand Port Maritime de Marseille

7:20 PM – 7:25 PM | Closing Remarks by Eric Banel, Director General for DGAMPA

7:25 PM onwards | Networking Reception

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