The APM conference will feature panel discussions and fireside chats on breakthrough technologies and trends shaping the next decade of maritime.
Asia Pacific Maritime
(APM), Asia’s leading exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine, will return for its 19th edition from 25 to 27 March 2026 at Marina Bay Sands (Singapore), with its largest showcase to date. Under the theme “Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow,” APM 2026 will bring together global industry leaders to explore how next-generation energy technologies and innovation are shaping the future of maritime.
As decarbonisation targets intensify and digital innovation accelerates, the maritime sector is entering a critical phase of energy transition. Energy is now the key driver behind progress in maritime decarbonisation, influencing newbuild specifications, fuel strategies, operational optimisation, and the capital and contracts that support them.
Reflecting this momentum, APM 2026 will open with a welcome address by Guest of Honour Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The event will feature a sold-out exhibition with more than 700 exhibitors across 18 national and industry pavilions, spanning six exhibition halls. The exhibition will highlight solutions linked to alternative fuels, electric and hybrid technologies, wind-assisted propulsion, and other innovations supporting decarbonisation.
The conference programme will host close to 100 international speakers addressing topics such as:
- Future Fuels & Zero Emission Ships;
- Next-Generation Shipbuilding: Design, Build, Retrofit & Repair;
- Electric & Hybrid Power;
- Finance, Risk & Insurance for the Future Fleet;
- Maritime Cybersecurity;
- 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.”
Electrification continues to gain traction as one of the most immediate pathways to reducing emissions at sea, with battery systems enabling shipowners and operators to improve efficiency without compromising operational reliability. APM 2026 will feature leading electric and battery technology providers, including AYK Energy, CALB, Eve Energy, MT Power, Roypow, and Shenzhen Racern Technology.
“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,” has stated Jan-Erik Räsänen, Chief Technology Officer at Foreship, part of RINA.
To further support shipowners and operators, APM 2026 introduces a new feature, the Electric & Hybrid Consultation Lounge. The lounge will bring together experts from the Maritime Battery Forum, CharIN, the International Electric Maritime Association (IEMA) and the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs), offering practical guidance on achieving more efficient operations. Discussions will focus on four critical areas: high-power charging in e-mobility, maritime battery systems, next-generation electric marine technologies, and zero-emission shipping.
In renewable energy, wind propulsion is re-emerging as a viable decarbonisation solution for deep-sea shipping. According to Clarksons, 89 vessels were equipped with wind-propulsion systems as of December 2025, while the International Windship Association (IWSA) reported that up to 130 such vessels are currently under construction, with delivery expected by 2028.
APM 2026 will therefore spotlight wind-enabled solutions from exhibitors including Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CDL), CWS Morel, Dealfeng New Energy Technology, Econowind BV and Norsepower Oy Ltd. Other prominent exhibitors advancing alternative fuels, sustainable engine solutions and operational efficiency include 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.
As innovative vessel concepts move from pilot projects to full-scale deployment, the three-day conference will focus on how the maritime industry can convert ambition into action. The keynote panel, “The Maritime State of Play & What’s Next for Asia,” will bring together industry leaders to discuss decarbonisation, digitalisation and shifting trade flows.
Key questions include which strategic investments in technology and fuel innovation will deliver genuine competitive advantage, and what role Asia will play in setting global standards and driving the next wave of maritime innovation.
“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,” has added Joey Chua, Vice-Chair, Digitalisation Committee, Singapore Shipping Association.