Event report
Past Event | Offshore Wind: Opportunities for Sustainable Maritime Supply Chain
The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore hosted an insightful committee meeting on Offshore Wind – Opportunities for Sustainable Maritime Supply Chain last week. The event brought together class societies, digital solutions provider, vessel managers & maritime consultant to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in this evolving sector.
The Chamber was honoured to welcome distinguished panellists who shared their expertise:
- Mr. Keng Lin Lee, Chairman of the Decarbonisation Committee at the Singapore Shipping Association and CEO of Cyan Renewables
- Mr. Ashish Anilan, Assistant Director and Sustainability Leader at Bureau Veritas
- Mr. Antoine Gatinaud, Regional Sales Manager APAC at SpinergieThe discussion was skilfully moderated by Mr. Fabien Lecuona, Director of Azura Consulting
Their insights underscored the industry’s collective commitment to advancing a sustainable maritime supply chain and addressing environmental goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Offshore wind is a fast-growing sector, with 3 gigawatts of projects currently managed from Singapore, projected to increase thirtyfold by 2030.
- The supply chain market must be prepared for the rapid scaling of offshore wind projects as demand continues to rise.
- National-level decision-making often moves faster than international processes, aiding in the timely advancement of local projects.
- Offshore wind remains a highly regulated industry, with evolving standards to ensure compliance and safety.
- A critical challenge for the industry is securing high-quality data to inform decision-making and improve operations.
- The IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) plays a key role in unifying the ecosystem, fostering industry-wide commitment to sustainability.
For more information about the Maritime and Offshore Committee, please contact Emily Jiang at ejiang(@)fccsingapore.com.
