The Singapore Marine Webinar Series – Achievements, Updates, News and Challenges
The Singapore Marine Webinar Series will highlight key achievements and challenges in Singapore’s leisure marine community; the webinars will run every last Wednesday of the month and involve the leisure marine trade operators and recreation enthusiasts. Each webinar will have 2-3 key speakers discussing a broad range of topics encompassing community engagements and industry updates, curated by the Singapore Marine Guide. Each webinar will finish with a digital networking session, allowing participants to meet and discuss with other like-minded individuals.
This will be the first of it’s kind in Singapore, designed for anyone looking to get on the water, whether you are a boater, kayaker, yacht broker, charter company or someone looking to know more about the industry.
Webinar Structure – 4:00pm – 5:00pm
The webinar will be recorded and available on sgmarineguide.com
The webinar will be shared live to Singapore Marine Guide Facebook page
Focus Topic
– The webinar will be focused on this topic but will also include background from the speakers
Host Speaker
– Each webinar will have a host location or marina, presenting their venue and highlighting facts of the focus topic
Guest Speakers (2 or 3 per webinar)
– Discuss the focus topic based on their backgrounds and what they are developing
– Each speaker will present for roughly 10mins
Panel of speakers
– This will be a Q&A lead by SG Marine Guide with questions from the attendees
– Upon the last speaker presenting, we will conduct a Q&A to the panel of speakers (submission link below).
– Final questions to be put to the panel will be vetted & selected by SG Marine Guide, during and ahead of the call. We will do our utmost to get through all questions, but please understand that this may not be possible. If selected, you will be identified by the moderator during the call, to put your question directly to the panel.
Sponsor Giveaway
– Each webinar will have a sponsor giveaway raffles for attendees
Digital Networking
– Attendees will get the chance to introduce themselves and set up meetings with other attendees or speakers
Submit your Question:
https://sgmarineguide.com/webinar-ask-a-question/
NEXT WEBINAR
Wednesday 26 May 2021
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Focus Topic: Regulations, Crewing and Career paths
– Latest regulations explained
– With an average growing boat length, crew will become more important to manage boats
– Career options and pathways for anyone interested in the leisure marine scene
PREVIOUS WEBINARS
Wednesday 28 April 2021 – Completed
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Focus Topic: Charter, Rental and Marine Tourism
Host: ONE15 Marina
SINGAPORE! with around 5.8m people surrounded by water, what percentage takes to marine activities? With regular dolphin and turtle sightings, undeveloped islands, and safe waters, are we giving enough credit to our port waters? Could we set up more marine tourism options? How can we improve safety on the water for operators, staff, and guests
Speakers:
Minqi Wong – Ximula Sail
– License requirements, additional costs, risks of chartering non “SZH” licensed boats, safety and Training
Quek Wee Teck (Captain Q) – Wanderlust Adventures
– How to attract more people to rent, charter, and participate in marine activities
Clement Chua – The Boat Shop Asia
– Affordable way to get into the boating lifestyle for anyone
Wednesday 31 March 2021 – COMPLETED
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Focus Topic: Conservation and Sustainability on the Water
Host Partner: ONE15 Marina
Sponsor: Epic Water Filters
To discuss this all-important topic of protecting our seas, we have a diverse speaking panel that will cover all aspects of keeping our waterways clean and rich with marine life. Whether you work in the marine industry or enjoy the marine lifestyle, this topic will touch upon everyone’s interest in reducing our own personal impact on the environment.
Speakers:
James Roy, ONE15 Marina
– How marinas can play a role in reducing single-use rubbish going out to sea
Mathilda D’Silva, Ocean Purpose Project
– Turning rubbish into fuel – Bioplastics – Behaviour Changes
Stephen Beng, Friends of Marine Park Community
– How the marine park research has helped bring ocean life back to Singapore
Sue Ye, Marine Stewards
Citizen science reporting – Research expeditions
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Wednesday 30 June 2021
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Focus Topic: Preventive Maintenance and Yacht Management
– The rise of yacht management systems (YMS)
– The resale difference in 3 years from proper yacht management and care of a boat
– Latest products to help your vessel run efficiently
Wednesday 28 July 2021
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Focus Topic: Electric Propulsion and Technology
Wednesday 25 August 2021
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Focus Topic: Superyachts and Shipyards
Wednesday 29 September 2021
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Focus Topic: Marine Life and Destinations
Sponsorship Options
We have so many more topics to discuss but we need support, if you have a business and wish to present please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us to see the options.
Host Digital Venue – $500
– minimum 10 min speaking slot on the focus topic
– presentation related to the focus topic
– join the panel for Q&A
– presentation related to the focus topic
– Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts
Sponsored Speaking Slots – $500
– minimum 10 min speaking slot on the focus topic
– presentation related to the focus topic
– Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts
Donate
– If you are enjoying the webinar series and would like to contribute, we are open to any amount of donation.
– You’ll be thanked at the webinar and your name appear on the final credits
– You will receive future webinar ideas before the general public sees it