Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026 Review
Singapore sets the pace for Asia’s maritime calendar every even year. APM 2026 brings shipowners, yards, managers, and technology suppliers together across six halls at Marina Bay Sands for three days of product launches, technical talks, and deal-making.
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026 — Event Snapshot
What you will find on the floor
Use APM to compare real kit and implementation paths across retrofit, digital, and newbuild choices. Build a shortlist you can act on in Q2.
Retrofit and efficiency
Air lubrication, hull performance, prop upgrades, shaft power limits, and voyage optimisation tools in one place.
- Fuel and time savings baselines
- Payback ranges and class notes
- Install windows by vessel type
Electric and hybrid
Battery, hybrid drive, and shoreside power options sized for harbour craft, ferries, and coastal trading.
- Cycle life and charge profiles
- Space and weight trade-offs
- Grid and berth constraints
Digital and data
Voyage and performance platforms, satcom, sensors, and reporting workflows aligned with CII and ETS needs.
- APIs and data quality checks
- Alert logic and ETA guidance
- Fleet rollups and audit trails
Yards and equipment
Repair slots, dry dock windows, and OEM upgrades for hull, deck, cargo, and engine room systems.
- Lead times and spares coverage
- Class approvals and warranty
- Method statements and HSE
Workboat and offshore
Solutions for harbour craft, offshore support, and renewables work including DP, lifting, and inspection.
- Deck gear and safety systems
- Condition monitoring
- Lifecycle service plans
Networking that converts
Target national pavilions and book morning floor time. Keep follow-ups short with clear next steps.
- Trial installs and pilot routes
- Sample pricing frames
- Tech calls with superintendents
Shipowners save when they
Registration
Secure your badge, reserve conference seats, and plan hall time for demos and vendor walk-throughs.
Practical notes
Arrivals and access
- Bayfront MRT places you inside Marina Bay Sands. Follow event signage to Halls A–F.
- Badge pickup opens before hall hours. Bring photo ID matching your registration.
- Allow extra time on day one morning for queueing at security and registration.
Make the floor work
- Block 90 minutes daily for demos and comparison walks.
- Collect spec sheets, integration notes, and warranty terms.
- Set three next steps: trial, audit, or pricing review.
Owner playbook
- Carry vessel profiles with speed, fuel, and CII baselines.
- List retrofit windows by ship and port availability.
- Confirm engineering owners and dates before the final day.
Meetings and follow-ups
- Book morning meetings on the floor while stands are quiet.
- Use afternoons for workshops and launches.
- Schedule 15 minute calls for the week after the show.
Hall planner
Singapore quick guide
🧭 Essentials
- Climate: warm and humid year-round; carry light layers.
- Payments: cards and contactless widely accepted.
- Safety: very walkable; standard precautions at night.
🚇 Getting around
- MRT is fastest; Bayfront station serves the venue.
- Rideshare is efficient for late evenings and cross-town moves.
- Walking paths connect the halls, hotels, and mall.
🏨 Hotels (areas)
- On-site at Marina Bay Sands for maximum convenience.
- City Hall and Raffles Place for quick MRT access.
- Orchard for wider dining and shopping choices.
🍴 Dining & sights
- Hawker centres for fast lunches between sessions.
- Waterfront walks around Marina Bay in the evening.
- Gardens by the Bay for a short break outdoors.
Make APM 2026 a working trip, not a walk-through. Arrive with two or three priorities per vessel class, use mornings for hands-on demos, and reserve a daily block to compare like-for-like options across retrofit, digital, and yard support. Leave each stand with one clear next step, trial, audit, pricing, or dock window—and assign an owner before you leave the hall. On the final afternoon, lock follow-up dates for the next two weeks and send a one-page recap to your team so decisions move from show floor to scheduled work in Q2.