From Germany to Singapore, working together sits at the heart of our Encompass strategy and Fleet Management remains committed to leading the industry with responsibility and purpose. Colleagues around the world are engaging with the maritime community, sharing insight on digital transformation, sustainable fuels and talent development. Their efforts continue to build meaningful dialogue and support collective progress across the sector. See how we are driving this forward:
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FuelEU Focus: Digital Innovation in Maritime Compliance
Shah Irani, Chief Technology Officer, joined a panel of industry leaders to discuss how digital strategies are turning regulatory complexity into clarity. Speaking at the FuelEU Solutions and Digital Innovation Seminar in Hong Kong, co-hosted by The Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the American Bureau of Shipping, Shah explained how Fleet is leveraging new digital platforms, simplifying maritime compliance management, and supporting sustainable, data-driven fleet performance as a result.
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Scaling Ammonia Adoption: Marine Fuel 360
At the Marine Fuel 360 Conference 2025 in Singapore, Pankaj Singhal, Country Head, Singapore, and Product Director, Containers, joined industry leaders to discuss pathways for scaling ammonia adoption in shipping. He outlined Fleet’s practical roadmap for fleet transition, balancing new builds, retrofits, and crew readiness while emphasising the role of training, safety, and collaboration in sustainable fuel adoption.
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FuelEU Focus: Digital Innovation in Maritime Compliance
Shah Irani, Chief Technology Officer, joined a panel of industry leaders to discuss how digital strategies are turning regulatory complexity into clarity. Speaking at the FuelEU Solutions and Digital Innovation Seminar in Hong Kong, co-hosted by The Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the American Bureau of Shipping, Shah explained how Fleet is leveraging new digital platforms, simplifying maritime compliance management, and supporting sustainable, data-driven fleet performance as a result.
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Scaling Ammonia Adoption: Marine Fuel 360
At the Marine Fuel 360 Conference 2025 in Singapore, Pankaj Singhal, Country Head, Singapore, and Product Director, Containers, joined industry leaders to discuss pathways for scaling ammonia adoption in shipping. He outlined Fleet’s practical roadmap for fleet transition, balancing new builds, retrofits, and crew readiness while emphasising the role of training, safety, and collaboration in sustainable fuel adoption.
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Building a Sustainable Maritime Workforce
At the 1st CSN Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg, Mike Bradshaw, Director for Cyprus & Greece, addressed trends in emerging crewing markets before moderating an industry panel on tackling talent shortages. He outlined Fleet’s approach to growing the talent pool in established sourcing regions and emphasised the importance of investing in skills, diversity and leadership. The panel explored how future officers must blend technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, and highlighted the need for inclusive training, safe workplaces and cultural change to address the industry’s talent shortage.
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Scaling Ammonia Adoption: Marine Fuel 360
At the Marine Fuel 360 Conference 2025 in Singapore, Pankaj Singhal, Country Head, Singapore, and Product Director, Containers, joined industry leaders to discuss pathways for scaling ammonia adoption in shipping. He outlined Fleet’s practical roadmap for fleet transition, balancing new builds, retrofits, and crew readiness while emphasising the role of training, safety, and collaboration in sustainable fuel adoption.
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Building a Sustainable Maritime Workforce
At the 1st CSN Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg, Mike Bradshaw, Director for Cyprus & Greece, addressed trends in emerging crewing markets before moderating an industry panel on tackling talent shortages. He outlined Fleet’s approach to growing the talent pool in established sourcing regions and emphasised the importance of investing in skills, diversity and leadership. The panel explored how future officers must blend technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, and highlighted the need for inclusive training, safe workplaces and cultural change to address the industry’s talent shortage.
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Leading the Charge for Cleaner Shipping
At the Green Shipping Conference in Shanghai, Prakash Chandra, Director and Gas SME, spoke about the future of green fuels in shipping. He stressed the importance of collaboration and incentives to make cleaner fuels a reality, noting: “The shift to sustainable shipping isn’t a dream, it’s our next big step.”
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Building a Sustainable Maritime Workforce
At the 1st CSN Northern European Crewing Conference in Hamburg, Mike Bradshaw, Director for Cyprus & Greece, addressed trends in emerging crewing markets before moderating an industry panel on tackling talent shortages. He outlined Fleet’s approach to growing the talent pool in established sourcing regions and emphasised the importance of investing in skills, diversity and leadership. The panel explored how future officers must blend technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, and highlighted the need for inclusive training, safe workplaces and cultural change to address the industry’s talent shortage.
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Leading the Charge for Cleaner Shipping
At the Green Shipping Conference in Shanghai, Prakash Chandra, Director and Gas SME, spoke about the future of green fuels in shipping. He stressed the importance of collaboration and incentives to make cleaner fuels a reality, noting: “The shift to sustainable shipping isn’t a dream, it’s our next big step.”

A New Chapter for Maritime Procurement Collaboration
Alex Drew, Director of Procurement, delivered a keynote at IMPA Singapore 2025, where he discussed the Global Maritime Procurement Council, of which Fleet are a founding member. The GMPC now represents over 4,000 vessels, and unites the leading shipowners and managers to share best practice and drive innovation, harmonisation, and long-term transformation across the maritime procurement sector. Alex has been appointed to lead the talent management workstream, focusing on attracting the next generation of procurement professionals through better education, improved career paths, and access to supporting materials.
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Leading the Charge for Cleaner Shipping
At the Green Shipping Conference in Shanghai, Prakash Chandra, Director and Gas SME, spoke about the future of green fuels in shipping. He stressed the importance of collaboration and incentives to make cleaner fuels a reality, noting: “The shift to sustainable shipping isn’t a dream, it’s our next big step.”

A New Chapter for Maritime Procurement Collaboration
Alex Drew, Director of Procurement, delivered a keynote at IMPA Singapore 2025, where he discussed the Global Maritime Procurement Council, of which Fleet are a founding member. The GMPC now represents over 4,000 vessels, and unites the leading shipowners and managers to share best practice and drive innovation, harmonisation, and long-term transformation across the maritime procurement sector. Alex has been appointed to lead the talent management workstream, focusing on attracting the next generation of procurement professionals through better education, improved career paths, and access to supporting materials.

A New Chapter for Maritime Procurement Collaboration
Alex Drew, Director of Procurement, delivered a keynote at IMPA Singapore 2025, where he discussed the Global Maritime Procurement Council, of which Fleet are a founding member. The GMPC now represents over 4,000 vessels, and unites the leading shipowners and managers to share best practice and drive innovation, harmonisation, and long-term transformation across the maritime procurement sector. Alex has been appointed to lead the talent management workstream, focusing on attracting the next generation of procurement professionals through better education, improved career paths, and access to supporting materials.
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FuelEU Focus: Digital Innovation in Maritime Compliance
Shah Irani, Chief Technology Officer, joined a panel of industry leaders to discuss how digital strategies are turning regulatory complexity into clarity. Speaking at the FuelEU Solutions and Digital Innovation Seminar in Hong Kong, co-hosted by The Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the American Bureau of Shipping, Shah explained how Fleet is leveraging new digital platforms, simplifying maritime compliance management, and supporting sustainable, data-driven fleet performance as a result.

The Nautical Institute: Fleet's Strategies for Maintaining High Performance
At the Nautical Institute's “Performance Management in Shipping” event, Jagjit Singh, Director, Oil Tankers, spoke on how evolving vessel complexity, new fuels and digitalisation are reshaping performance standards. He highlighted Fleet’s focus on training, safety and technical readiness as key to sustaining high performance in a rapidly changing operating environment.
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Advancing Innovation: The Captains Table
Fleet Management flexed its support for maritime innovation as a Silver Sponsor of The Captain’s Table. The Captain's Table is a global pitch competition designed for innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to connect with the shipping industry and scale their businesses globally. This year’s finalists showcased decarbonisation and digital solutions, aligning with our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and nurturing talent for a greener, more resilient future.
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WISTA Hong Kong SAR: Championing Inclusive Maritime Growth
The Caravel Group proudly supported WISTA Hong Kong SAR’s annual Maritime Week luncheon as a Gold Sponsor. Capt Soma Nair, Executive Director, and colleagues from various departments championed diversity and sustainability during discussions on “How Can Asia Pacific Champion Inclusive Maritime Growth?”, Cassandra Simpson, General Manager, Corporate Communications and Vice President of WISTA Hong Kong SAR, introduced keynote speaker Ms. Sabrina Chao BBS, JP, who led the discussion.

World Maritime Merchants Forum Gala Dinner
Dr Harry Banga, Chairman, had the pleasure of hosting H.E. Ms Koula Sophianou, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the People’s Republic of China, at the WMMF Gala Dinner. The Caravel Group supported the evening as the wine sponsor. Joining Dr Banga were Angad Banga and senior leaders from Fleet Management, alongside industry peers, reinforcing our commitment to collaboration and maritime excellence.
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Advancing Green Progress: Angad Banga on Decarbonisation
In an interview with Future Fuels, Angad Banga stressed the need for coordinated investment and timely action to accelerate maritime decarbonisation. He highlighted Hong Kong’s role in advancing alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, biofuels and LNG, noting that the city is well placed to scale practical solutions and drive the industry’s transition towards a net-zero future.
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