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8th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum
Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Westin SingaporeCi
The Forum is held in partnership with ABS, and in cooperation with Columbia Shipmanagement and Singhai Marine Services, and in conjunction with the 2026 Singapore Maritime Week.
Attracting 500+ delegates annually, our event is known for featuring industry leaders and for its large participation by shipowners.
Mr. John McDonald, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – ABS, will deliver keynote remarks.
Within the context of the Forum, the 2026 Capital Link Shipping Leadership Award will be presented to Ms. Caroline Yang, Board Member – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS); Former President – Singapore Shipping Association (2019-2025); CEO – Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd for her contribution to shipping and Singapore. Mr. TS Teo, President – Singapore Shipping Association ; Advisor – Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd, will introduce Ms. Caroline Yang.
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10th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit – Greece
Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens
The Forum is organized in partnership with DNV.
Greek shipowners have long been trusted partners for businesses worldwide, playing a vital role in global trade and maritime excellence. This upcoming forum will bring together leading figures from the Greek shipping industry to share their insights, expertise, and forward-looking perspectives with an international audience.
The forum will feature:
• Thought-provoking discussions on key industry challenges and opportunities
• Insights into the sector’s critical role in the global economy and trade flows
• Strategic conversations on innovation, sustainability, and the future evolution of shipping
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Speakers
Confirmed Speakers
In Alphabetical Order by Company Name
Mr. John McDonald, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – ABS
Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO – ADNOC Logistics & Services
Ms. Marielena Procopiou, Founder & Chief Executive – Akrotiri Tankers
Mr. Antonis Kanellakis, Executive Director – Alpha Bulkers/Pantheon Tankers/ Alpha Gas
Ms. Dorothea Ioannou, Chief Executive Officer – American P&I Club
Mr. Brian Matthews, Founder + CEO – AMPERA
Ms. Maria Angelicoussis, CEO – Angelicoussis Group
Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO – Athens Exchange Group
Eng. Ahmed Ali Alsubaey, CEO & Board Member – Bahri Group
Ms. Paillette Palaiologou, Senior Vice President M&O East Europe, Mediterranean Sea, Middle East, Africa & India (EMA) – Bureau Veritas
Mr. Evangelos Marinakis, Founder & Chairman – Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.
Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, Chief Executive Officer – Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC)
Mr. Yiannis Procopiou, CEO – Centrofin Management Inc.
Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Group; Former President – InterManager (2020-2024)
Mr. Diamantis Pateras, Deputy CFO – Contships Management Inc.
Dr. John Coustas, Chairman, President & CEO – Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC)
Mr. Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos, CEO & Co-Founder – DeepSea Technologies
Mr. Svein Moxnes Harfjeld, President & Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors – DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHT)
Ms. Semiramis Paliou, Director & CEO – Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX); Chairperson – HELMEPA & INTERMEPA
Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Interim Group President & CEO – DNV
Ms. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Interim CEO Maritime – DNV
Mr. George Teriakidis, Regional Manager for Southeast Europe, Maritime – DNV
Mr. Alex Hadjipateras, COO – Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG)
Mr. Costas Delaportas, CEO – DryDel Shipping
Mr. George Prokopiou, Founder – Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd. / Dynagas Ltd. / Sea Traders S.A.
Mr. Mathieu Caron, Group Head of Primary Markets, Member of the Executive Committee – Euronext
Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA); EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY); Euroholdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: EHLD)
Ms. Eirini Pitta, Managing Director – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) ; EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY); Euroholdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: EHLD)
Ms. Sofia Kalomenides, Partner – Europe Central Capital Markets Leader – EY
Mr. George Youroukos, Executive Chairman – Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL)
Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS & Lila Global
Mr. John Dragnis, CEO – Goldenport Group
Mr. Philipp Jörss, Head of Vessel Portfolio – Hapag-Lloyd AG
Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO – Heidmar Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ: HMR)
Minister Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy – Hellenic Republic
Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General – International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Ms. Anthi Miliou, Maritime Commercial Director – Lloyd’s Register
Mr. Yarden Gross, CEO & Co-Founder – Orca AI
Ms. Ioanna Procopiou, Managing Director – Prominence Maritime; President Designate – BIMCO; Member of the Board – Union of Greek Shipowners
Mr. Paolo Moretti, CEO – RINA SERVICES S.p.A
Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SB); President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS)
Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP) & United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ: USEA)
Mr. Keith Billotti, Partner – Seward & Kissel LLP
Mr. Petros Pappas, CEO and Director – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK)
Mr. Harry Vafias, Founder – Stealthgas (GASS) / Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) / C3iS inc (CISS)
Ms. Dora Mace-Kokota, Partner, International Head – Maritime, Trade and Offshore and Managing Partner, Greek Office – Stephenson Harwood
Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder & CEO – TEN Ltd (NYSE: TEN); Chairman – INTERTANKO (2014-2018)
Mr. George Economou, Founder – TMS Group
Ms. Marina Hadjipateras, Founder & Managing Partner – TMV
Mr. René Kofod-Olsen, Group CEO – V.Group
Mr. George Paleokrassas, Senior Partner – Watson Farley & Williams
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In this episode of Capital Link’s Trending News Podcast, we welcome Mr. Pankaj Khanna , CEO of Heidmar Maritime Holdings. The focus of today’s conversation is on how a service-based maritime company is coursing through one of the most aggressive tanker markets in recent history. Heidmar Inc. , listed on NASDAQ since February 2025 under the ticker HMR, is a one-stop maritime services provider rather than a traditional ship-owning company.
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