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31st ASA AGM

HOSTED BY KOREA SHIPOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

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CONTENTS

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ASA Ordinary and ASA Chairman’s ASA Secretary General’s Message
Associate Members Welcome Message

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ASA Ordinary ASA Organisation ASA Standing Committees Members
Members Chairmen’s
Messages Seafarers Committee (SC)
Ship Insurance and Liability Committee (SILC)
CSA Chairman’s Message Safe Navigation and Environment Committee (SNEC)
FASA Chairman’s Message Shipping Policy Committee (SPC)
HKSOA Chairman’s Message Ship Recycling Committee (SRC)
JSA President’s Message
KSA President’s Message
MIAL Chairman’s Message

NACS Chairman’s Message

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Messages from Associate Members 31st ASA AGM Delegates

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ASA ORDINARY AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

ASIAN SHIPOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION (ASA)
ORDINARY MEMBERS

CSA FASA HKSOA JSA KSA MIAL NACS

Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam

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ASA CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME MESSAGE

Message for 31st ASA AGM I would like to welcome all the delegates from ASA However, the pandemic caused by COVID-19 is
Mr Tae Soon CHUNG member associations participating in the 31st ASA finally beginning to end. The lockdown measures
Annual General Meeting on 19th of May 2022. in some countries are starting to ease, and it is
Chairman of Asian Shipowners’ expected that we will be able to return to our pre-
Association and Chairman of Korea I regret that we are not able to accommodate COVID-19 daily lives in the near future.
Shipowners’ Association physical AGM in Korea due to ongoing COVID-19
situation and I also would like to express my sincere I wish the 31st ASA Annual General Meeting great
gratitude to the ASA secretariat for organizing success through active participations and fruitful
the AGM. discussions about shipping policy, environment,
safety, seafarers, insurance issues and others. And
The ASA is already holding its 31st Annual General
Meeting this year. Established in 1992, the ASA has I hope the AGM will provide an opportunity for the
been representing the position of the Asian shipping Asian shipping industry to cooperate and to be
industry for the past 31 years in relation to the united with one voice.
various issues about global shipping industry.
Although we are holding a virtual AGM for the
As we are aware, the worldwide spread of third time this year following the last year due
COVID-19 caused the unprecedented pandemic to COVID-19, I hope that we can overcome the
and has impacted the shipping industry as well as COVID-19 at the earliest possible and hold physical
global society, economy, and culture, and even has AGM next year.
changed our daily lives.
Thank you very much.

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ASA SECRETARY GENERAL’S MESSAGE

First of all, I would like to take this opportunity Over the years, the ASA AGM have been important
to express my gratitude to all my colleagues and events where Asian shipowners and stakeholders
friends who have rendered their support till now. gather and discuss key issues faced by the maritime
industry. Of equal importance, strong friendship
The issue of decarbonisation is undoubtedly one of and amity amongst the Asian maritime fraternity has
the ASA’s top agenda and to give a bit of context, been established through this platform.
the global average temperature was two degrees
Celsius warmer, the average sea level was over 6 Let’s start our active discussion!
meters higher than before.

Further, pandemic has created a very
unpredictable and challenging few years, especially
for crew changes.

Mr Yuichi Sonoda To respond with these difficult problems precise
and constructively, the ASA needs to rely on and
Secretary General of Asian Shipowners’ tap into the expertise and knowledge of the ASA
Association (ASA) five Standing Committees under the capable
chairmanship and their secretariat of the respective
member association. This is central and integral to
the function of the ASA, and the ASA Secretariat
will endeavour to do its utmost to support
these efforts.

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ASA ORDINARY MEMBERS CHAIRMEN’S MESSAGES

On behalf of China Shipowners’ Association I would The 30th ASA provides an excellent opportunity for
like to express our deepest appreciation to Mr. us to gather and discuss solutions to our common
Tadaaki Naito, Chairman of the 30th ASA, and his challenges. There is no doubt that we will face
team, as well as ASA Secretariat for their excellent greater challenges in future, but I firmly believe as
work in virtually organizing and hosting the 30th long as members of ASA work hard to strengthen
ASA Annual Meeting. cooperation, we will navigate through those
difficulties and create new brilliance!
The past year was marked by the sudden breakout
of the COVID-19 pandemic which has a profound I sincerely wish all the delegates a fruitful and
impact worldwide. We experienced a crisis rarely successful meeting.
seen in human history. Facing the pandemic,
workers in the shipping industry have been Thank you!
continuing to work hard as ever with great courage,
Mr Xu Lirong ensuring the world supply chain is functioning as
normal and the global trade is operating securely.
Chairman of China Shipowners’ They have made important contributions to
Association (CSA) ensuring people’s normal life and to conquering the
COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible.

No global problem like COVID-19 pandemic can be
solved by any single country or organization alone.
The way out is to carry out global cooperation and
promote the construction of a community with a
shared future for mankind. The annual meetings of
ASA and its standing Committees are the important
platforms for promoting mutual communications and
collective cooperation among Asian shipowners.

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Mr Haji Awang 2020 and 2021 have been a very challenging year for Throughout the pandemic, the world’s 1.9 million
every one of us, to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic seafarers played a vital role in ensuring the continuous
Chairman of Federation of ASEAN has forced the industry to change and adapt to an ever- flow of critical goods along supply chains, hence keeping
Shipowners’ Associations (FASA) changing environment. the world’s shipping and trade moving. As an industry,
we should once again, work together and strongly
Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of every crisis, urge States with the power to do so, for the immediate
lies a great opportunity.” And indeed, the pandemic cessation of the ongoing conflict and to secure the safety
had provided the industry with every opportunity; an and security of the ships and seafarers trapped in the
opportunity to accelerate digitalisation in the industry; an area, and, where possible, to expedite their evacuation
opportunity to work and learn together; an opportunity from areas that are threatened by
for us to showcase to the world how resilient our industry the conflict.
and our people, especially our seafarers, is; and how our
collective strength is what will get us through The industry is also facing a big shift as the industry
the pandemic. focuses its attention towards decarbonisation of the
industry. FASA notes the various alternative fuels
As pandemic measures are slowly easing around the available to the industry. However, we should also focus
world, 2022 once again put the spotlight on the plight on the safety aspects of using the fuels and FASA is
of our seafarers – this time, through the Ukraine-Russia pleased to note that there are already studies being done
war. The war has a significant impact on the safety and as we speak.
security of seafarers’ onboard ships in the area, as well
as to damages to maritime properties (ships/ports/ This will be our first year having the ASA AGM in a hybrid
equipment) affected. We are disheartened to know that manner. I would like to thank the ASA Chairman, Mr Tae
ships stuck in the ports in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov Soon Chung and the Korea Shipowners’ Association
are hit by munitions, seafarers have been killed and (KSA) for their commitment, hospitality and dedication in
injured and many more seafarers of all nationalities are planning the 31st ASA AGM. I hope we can meet more of
trapped. Ukrainian crews are also facing challenges with our friends physically in the future. In the meantime, stay
regards to their repatriation and the uncertainties safe and healthy!
to safety of their families.

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ASA ORDINARY MEMBERS CHAIRMEN’S MESSAGES

On behalf of the Hong Kong Shipowners Hong Kong has a long and very rich maritime
Association, I would like to thank the Korean tradition with excellent infrastructure, and is home
Shipowners’ Association for hosting the 31st to many ship owners, managers and service
Annual General Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ providers. Throughout the years, the Hong Kong
Association (ASA). While the last 12 months have Shipowners Association has hosted the ASA Ship
been most challenging owing to the pandemic, the Insurance and Liability Committee. We are pleased
ASA has remained active in promoting shipping to see that the Committee, with the support of
development under the capable leadership of the fellow shipowners associations, has effectively
Korean Shipowners’ Association, along with the addressed various global and regional issues
relentless efforts of the ASA secretariat. pertaining to insurance and liability.

Mr Wellington Koo Indeed, the pandemic has changed the world and Looking forward, we envisage even more challenges
the ecosystem of international shipping. The many and therefore more co-operation for the shipping
Chairman of Hong Kong Shipowners difficulties have reminded us once again that we industry in the post-pandemic era.
Association (HKSOA) are a community with a shared future, that the
shipping industry is crucial to the supply chain and Although this year’s Annual General Meeting is
global prosperity, and that it is more important than being held (only) online, one thing for certain is that
ever for Asian ship owners to act together, in the we will continue to treasure the friendship, trust
interest of all. and rapport that we have built through the ASA
platform.
All along, the ASA has been instrumental in
pursuing the interests of the shipping sector. Its Our best wishes to all ASA members. Together, we
AGM, the Chairmen’s Council and the five Standing shall win this battle against the virus!
Committees have provided good opportunities for
members to gather and exchange views, frankly and
friendly, on major issues of concern to the industry.

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On behalf of the Japanese Shipowners’ Association, Under such unforeseeable circumstances, I firmly
it is my great honour to extend our sincere believe that the maritime industry should continue
appreciation to Mr Tae Soon CHUNG, Chairman of to make every effort to accomplish its mission as a
the 31st ASA Annual General Meeting, and his team world infrastructure to offer continuous services as
at the Korean Shipowners’ Associations. I would much as possible to underpin the world economy,
also like to express my gratitude for their efforts in while avoiding every risk that threatens
organising this year’s AGM. seafarers’ safety.

Mr Junichiro Ikeda In 2021, strong trade demand has contributed to the We should also keep our eyes on other challenges
sharp recovery of maritime transportation from the confronting the entire shipping industry. In
Chairman of Japanese Shipowners’ COVID-19 depression, but also created turmoil in particular, environmental tasks like greenhouse
Association (JSA) the world supply chain such as congestion in major gas emission controls are common tasks for both
ports, which is still an ongoing concern. Along with shipping and the general public.
the crisis in Ukraine, uncertainty may continue to
grow. The OECD observed, in its interim report I am convinced that it is of the utmost important
published this March, the crisis’s substantial impact for all ASA members to develop closer ties so as to
in economic terms, such as in soaring prices of overcome these hurdles together.
commodities including grains or energy resources,
which may push up inflation in the world. According Under the leadership of Mr CHUNG, I sincerely look
to the OECD, if this crisis continues, global GDP forward to discussing with all delegates taking part
growth would be reduced by 1 percent. in the AGM, with the aim of producing fruitful results
for the future of the Asian shipping industry.

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ASA ORDINARY MEMBERS CHAIRMEN’S MESSAGES

Mr David Borcoski It is unfortunate that we cannot be together in Korea for in the Asian region to ensure the challenges of safety,
this years’ AGM. As we slowly return to normal after the technology and scale of supply and distribution
Chairman of Maritime Industry Australia upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, I look forward to infrastructure are met.
Limited (MIAL) the time when we can once again reflect on the year just
past face-to-face. Many thanks to the Korea Shipowners’ It is also good to see the voice of ASA join with other
Association for facilitating this remote meeting. international associations including the International
Chamber of Shipping, to support the establishment of
As the turmoil of the pandemic subsides providing relief the International Maritime Research and Development
for 1.6 million seafarers worldwide, and supply chains Fund and Board, funded by the industry, to accelerate
slowly recover, our industry is presented with a new technological developments to assist our industry in
challenge in the form of instability and conflict in Europe, its transition.
which has implications for the global economy and
commodity trading patterns. Once again, MIAL would like to thank the S-Committees
for continuing their good work. The Chairs and
In the face of significant challenges and continuing global secretaries and the national associations who support
uncertainty, there is ongoing high demand for shipping the committees all put in hours of effort supporting this
services which does not seem to be subsiding any time endeavour and ASA would not be the important voice it
soon. However, due to many factors, including ongoing is without them.
issues related to the pandemic and port congestion,
supply chains continue to experience disruption. Thank you to the Chairman for presiding over the
ASA this past year and to the secretariat for the great
It is also important to note the unprecedented transition job you have done raising awareness and
the international shipping industry is embarking upon providing representation.
– that being the necessary adoption of low and zero
carbon fuels. This will take immense commitment, I very much look forward to meeting those I am yet
collaboration and investment in research and to meet and working face-to-face when our in-person
development and it is wonderful to see the many national events and meetings resume.
government and corporate partnerships that are forming

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Capt Y.I Chang On behalf of the National Association of Chinese While the world economy is currently on the road
Shipowners (NACS), I would like to take this to recovery gradually with the COVID-19 crisis
Chairman of National Association of opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to across the globe for a long while, the world
Chinese Shipowners (NACS) Mr Tae Soon CHUNG, chairman of the 31st Asian economy might face the challenges again during
Shipowners’ Association (ASA), to his team in the the Russia invasion of the Ukraine, however under
Korea Shipowners’ Association (KSA) and the ASA these situations the shipping industry has faced the
Secretariat who worked on preparing the 31st virtual challenges such as the port congestion, the crew
Annual General Meeting (AGM) by using the web changes, the lack of available liner services, the
conference system and fully digital documents for international trade disputes and so on issues, and
all the efforts. the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has
continued to advance the development of
The COVID-19 swept across the globe continuing, in international conventions.
considering of the travel restrictions when crossing
borders, it will be our third year to have the ASA The ASA provides an expert platform with the
AGM, and we have confidence in meeting again ASA member associations to take a pragmatic and
before too long definitely. positive attitude to promote the interaction and
stable development of the relationship between the
Asian shipping industry. I sincerely wish that the 31st
ASA AGM will be a successful, fruitful meeting
for all.

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ASA ORGANISATION

ASA ASA ASA
ORDINARY CHAIRMEN’S ASSOCIATE
MEMBERS MEMBERS
MEETING

Seafarers Ship Insurance and Liability Safe Navigation and Environment
Committee (SC) Committee (SILC) Committee (SNEC)

Chairman Chairman Chairman
Mr Han Chao (CSA) Mr Richard Hext (HKSOA) Ms Caroline Yang
Vice Chairman Vice Chairman (FASA-Singapore)
Mr Dario R Alampay Mr Hengky Runtunuwu
(FASA-Philippines) (FASA-Indonesia)
Vice Chairman
Capt Lothair M.F.Lam (HKSOA)

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ASA ANNUAL ASA
GENERAL STANDING
MEETING COMMITTEES

ASA Ship Recycling
SECRETARIAT Committee (SRC)

Shipping Policy Chairman
Committee (SPC) Mr Ron Huang (NACS)
Vice Chairman
Chairman Mr Takashi Hirose (JSA)
Mr Keiji Tomoda (JSA)
Vice Chairman
Mr Kyung Bae Kim (KSA)

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ASA STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERS

Members of Seafarers Committee (SC)

Chairman Mr Han Chao Director of the Board
CSA COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Co., Ltd.,

Vice-Chairman Vice-President/General Manager
Baliwag Navigation, Inc.
FASA- Mr Dario R. Alampay Vice President
PHILIPPINES Hong Kong Wah Shipping Co. Ltd.

HKSOA Capt Lothair M.F.Lam Professor of Training Centre
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd.
Secretary Mr Zhang Duo
CSA General Manager Human Resources/Organization Department
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
Members Mr Ren Yongqiang Vice General Manager of Strategy & Administration Dept., COSCO Shipping
CSA Seafarer Management Co., Ltd.
President Director
CSA Mr Wang Yue PT. Armada Maritim Nusantara
President Director
FASA- Standly Rojali PT Indonesia Bulk Carrier
INDONESIA Mr Djoni Sutji President Director
FASA- Wadiman PT Lintas
INDONESIA Capt. Mohd Noor Kasim Ship Manager
FASA- Mr Augusto Y.Arreza, Jr. Happy Ocean Sdn Bhd
INDONESIA Executive Director
FASA- Filipino Shipowners Association
MALAYSIA
FASA-
PHILIPPINES

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Members Mr Michael Phoon Executive Director
FASA- Capt Dominic Selvan Singapore Shipping Association
SINGAPORE Capt Bowonsak Somchitsakul Manager – Crewing and Marine Training
FASA- Capt. Nguyen Ngoc Minh Tipco Maritime Company Limited
THAILAND Ha Duc Bang Managing Director
FASA- Luu Viet Hung T.I.M Ship Management Co., Ltd
THAILAND Mr Gilbert Feng CEO
FASA- International Shipping and Labour Cooperation Joint Stock Company (INLACO SAIGON)
VIETNAM CEO
FASA- Thanh Ha Marine Services & Trading Co.,Ltd. (TMAS)
VIETNAM Director
FASA- Maritime College No.1
VIETNAM Deputy Director
HKSOA HKSOA
Director and Chief Executive
HKSOA Mr Vishal Khurana Chellaram Shipping (HK) Ltd
Chairman of JSA Seafarers Committee
JSA Mr. Hitoshi Nagasawa President, NYK Line
Member of JSA Policy Sub-committee
JSA Mr. Motohiro Mukai Deputy General Manager, NYK Line
Marine Human Resources Division
JSA Ms Risa Miyoshi JSA
Chairman & CEO, Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd
KSA Mr Jong Seug PARK Vice Chairman of KSA
Vice President
NACS Capt Alex Li Marine Dept. of Yang Ming Marine Transport CORP.

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ASA STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERS

Members of Ship Insurance and Liability Committee (SILC)

Chairman Mr Richard Hext Director
HKSOA Swire Shipping Pte Ltd

Vice-Chairman Chairman
Limin Marine Offshore
FASA- Mr Hengky Runtunuwu
INDONESIA Director – Regulatory Affairs
Hong Kong Shipowners Association
Secretary
Secretary General
HKSOA Capt Gautam Ramaswamy China Shipowners Association
Deputy General Manager, Operation and Management Dept.
Members Mr Li Wanjin China Cosco Shipping Corp., Ltd.
CSA Vice President & General Counsel
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd.
CSA Mr Meng Ye Claim Supervisor
China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association
CSA Mr Xu Hui

CSA Mr Zhou Yousheng

CSA Mr Wu Jingtao

FASA- Mr Sugiman layanto President Director
INDONESIA Ms Linda Kurniawan PT Wintermar Offshore
FASA- Mr Norulhadi Md Shariff President Director
INDONESIA PT Trans Maritim Pertama
FASA- Chief Executive Officer
MALAYSIA Marine Creation Sdn Bhd

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Members Mr Dario R. Alampay Jr. Vice-President for Operation/General Manager
FASA- Mr Loo Tze Kian Baliwag Navigation, Inc.
PHILIPPINES Mr David Roberts CEO
FASA- Mr. Kachaphol Harinsuit L.C.H. Lockton (S) Pte Ltd
SINGAPORE Mr Nguyen Anh Dung Commercial Director
FASA- Mr Vu Dinh Hien Harinsuit Transport Co., Ltd.
SINGAPORE Mr. Yukikazu Myochin Commercial Director
FASA- Harinsuit Transport Co., Ltd.
THAILAND Chairman
FASA- PG Tanker Transport Ltd., Co
VIETNAM CEO
FASA- Vietnam Petroleum Transport JS Co
VIETNAM President & CEO
JSA Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
Vice Chairman of KSA
KSA Mr Joong-Ho Ahn CEO of Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.
Chairman
NACS Mr Chen Po Ting Wan Hai Lines Ltd

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ASA STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERS

Members of Safe Navigation & Environment Committee (SNEC)

Chairman Ms Caroline Yang CEO
FASA- Mr Michael Phoon Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd
SINGAPORE
Secretary General
Secretary Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ Associations
FASA
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Members Ms. Angela Gillham Maritime Industry Australia Limited
Mr. Haji Awang bin Haji Ali President
AUSTRALIAN Belait Shipping Co (B) Sdn Bhd
MARITIME SAFETY Managing Director
AUTHORITY (AMSA) PT Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk
President Director
FASA- PT. Unitama Pacific Lines
BRUNEI President Director
PT Figar Jaya Samudra
FASA- Mr. Sugiman Layanto President Director
INDONESIA PT Berlian Laju Tanke
Vice President, Gas Assets & Solutions (GAS) Business
FASA- Arziandi Rachman MISC Berhad
INDONESIA
President/CEO
FASA- Nur Imam Darmawan Keeper Maritime Co., Inc.
INDONESIA

FASA- Siana A. Surya
INDONESIA

FASA- Mr. Hazrin Hasan
MALAYSIA

FASA- Mr. Shaharuzzaman Baharum
MALAYSIA

FASA- Atty. Erwin F. Pobre
PHILIPPINES

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Members Atty. Augusto Y. Arreza, Jr. Executive Director
FASA- Ms. Katie Men Filipino Shipowners Association
PHILIPPINES Ms Siti Noraini Managing Director
FASA- Capt. Suchat Nucharoen ISEACO INVESTMENT
SINGAPORE Nguyen Duy Luan Secretariat
FASA- Do Quang Minh FASA
SINGAPORE Mr. Hiromi Tosha Associate Director, Marine
FASA- Thoresen & Co., (Bangkok) Ltd.
THAILAND CEO
FASA- Dong Do Ocean Shipping Joint Stock Co (DONGDO MARINE)
VIETNAM Vice General Director
FASA- Petrol Transport Joint Stock Co (VITACO)
VIETNAM Chairman of the Marine Safety Committee
JSA JSA (The President of IINO Lines) (representative)
Managing Director
JSA Capt. Akira Ohmori JSA
General Manager, Marine Division
JSA Capt. Shinji Hirao JSA
Vice Chairman of KSA
KSA Mr. Sung Ick Kim CEO of SK Shipping

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ASA STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERS

Members of Shipping Policy Committee (SPC)

Chairman Mr Keiji Tomoda Vice President
JSA Japanese Shipowners’ Association

Vice-Chairman Vice chairman of KSA
President & CEO, HMM
KSA Mr Kyung Bae, Kim
General Manager
Secretary Mr Masayuki Ito Japanese Shipowners’ Association
JSA
Vice President
Members Mr Huang Xiaowen China Cosco Shipping Corporation Limited
CSA Executive Vice President
China Shipowners’ Association
CSA Mr Zhang Shouguo Directing President
China Merchant Energy Shipping Co., Ltd
CSA Mr Xie Chunlin Assistant President
SINOTRANS & CSC Holding Co., Ltd
CSA Mr Li Zhen General Manager
China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association
CSA Mr Song Chunfeng President Director
PT Salam Bahagia
FASA- Mr Johnson Williang Sutjipto President Director
INDONESIA Mr Paulis A Djohan PT Kapal Angkut Indonesia
FASA- Mr Suyono Commissioner
INDONESIA PT Samudera Indonesia LogistikKargo (SIRLOG)
FASA-
INDONESIA

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Members Mr Hazrin Hasan Vice President, Gas Assets & Solutions (GAS) Business
FASA- Mr James Ong Khoon Seng MISC Berhad
MALAYSIA Mr Shaharuzzaman Baharum
FASA- Mr Gerardo A. Borromeo Executive Director
MALAYSIA Mr Chanet Phenjati Harbour-Link Marine Services Sdn Bhd
FASA- Mr Nguyen Quang Minh
MALAYSIA Mr Duong Ngoc Tu Secretary General
FASA- Mr Kenny Ye Malaysia Shipowners’ Association
PHILIPPINES
FASA- Chief Executive Officer
THAILAND Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.
FASA-
VIETNAM President
FASA- Jutha Maritime Public Co., Ltd
VIETNAM
HKSOA Chairman of BOD
Vietnam Ocean Shipping Joint Stock Co (VOSCO)

CEO
Vinaship Ocean Shipping J/S Co (VINASHIP)

COO
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd.

JSA Mr Jotaro Tamura Managing Executive Officer
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.

JSA Mr Hiroki Harada Representing Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha

JSA Mr Noriaki Yamage Managing Executive Officer
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

NACS Mr Y.I. Chang Chairman Mr C K Ong President
Evergreen Marine Corp. U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation

NACS Mr Patrick Tu President & COO Mr Randy Chen Vice-Chairman
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp Wan Hai Lines Ltd.

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ASA STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERS

Members of Ship Recycling Committee (SRC)

Chairman Mr Ron Huang Executive Vice President
NACS Evergreen Marine Corp.

Vice-Chairman President
JSA Mr Takashi Hirose ENEOS Ocean Corporation

Secretary Capt Patrick Lin Secretary General
NACS NACS

Members Mr Liu Yifan General Manager of Science Technology & Information Department
CSA China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
Senior Consultant
CSA Mr Huang Yongquan China Merchant Energy Shipping Co., Ltd. SINOTRANS & CSC Holding Co., Ltd.
Deputy General Manager of Safety Supervise Department (Shanghai)
CSA Mr Zhou Hui China Merchant Energy Shipping Co., Ltd.
President Director
FASA- Mr Johnson W.Sutjipto PT Salam Bahagia
INDONESIA Capt Johari Mohd Noh Managing Director
FASA- Mr John Ren Di Marine Creation Sdn Bhd
MALAYSIA Ms Yami Yeo General Manager
FASA- Dr Voravit Visitkijakarn MD CTI MARINE SERVICES
SINGAPORE General Manager APAC
FASA- Metizoft Asia Pte Ltd
SINGAPORE Managing Director
FASA- Sangthai Navigation 1977 Co., Ltd.
THAILAND

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Members Mr Nguyen Ngoc Anh CEO
FASA- Mr Tran Thien Biendong Shipping Ltd., Co.
VIETNAM Ms Pham Thi An Ha CEO
FASA- Mr Matthew McAfee GLS Shipping j/s Co.
VIETNAM Mr Dae-Sung LEE Secretary
FASA- FASA-Vietnam Head Office
VIETNAM President
HKSOA Fairmont Shipping (HK) Ltd.
Vice Chairman of KSA
KSA President and CEO of KSS Line

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MESSAGES FROM ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Ms Lu Su Ling The Baltic Exchange congratulates the Asian We are grateful to the ASA for continuing to serve
Shipowners’ Association (ASA) on the occasion of as a conduit in disseminating and highlighting
Head of Baltic Exchange Asia its 31st anniversary. information on the most pressing issues in maritime
including crew change, maritime security and
ASA provides an important platform for shipowners pandemic-related updates.
and other shipping players across Asia Pacific to
network, and to share information and insights on As shipowners and operators from Asia control
industry developments. Thank you for playing an and operate an increasingly large proportion of
invaluable role in facilitating the deepening of ties the world’s cargo carrying fleet, we expect ASA’s
within the maritime community in the region. standing to grow as a representative voice of the
Asian shipping community.
As the world’s only independent maritime market
information provider, the Baltic Exchange has The Baltic Exchange is proud to be associated with
benefited from being an associate member of ASA the ASA and fully supports its endeavors
and participating in ASA’s meetings and other
events. It has opened many doors, enabled us to
build meaningful relationships and expand our
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across Asia.

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MESSAGES FROM ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI)
provide administrative and technical support to
the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime
Registry and is one of the leading registries
in the world. IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry
congratulates the Asian Shipowner’s Association
(ASA) on their 31st anniversary.

Mr Shawn Tan The RMI Registry enjoys many benefits of being an
Associate Member of ASA, including the ability to
Country Manager, Singapore meet with fellow ASA members at yearly meetings
International Registries (Far East) Limited and events to discuss the state of growth in the
Singapore Branch Asian shipping community. The ASA meetings
and events also provide the RMI Registry the
opportunity to hear the voices of Asian shipowners
and industry stakeholders. The platform provided
by ASA is important for facilitating discussion
between Asian shipowners and the international
shipping community.

The RMI Registry looks forward to the continued
growth of ASA and future successes.

International Registries (Far East) Ltd Singapore Branch

https://www.register-iri.com/

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We at the Liberian Registry are humbled and As we look toward the future, we continue to invest
honored to be associate members of the Asian in the people and services necessary to continue
Shipowners Association. We look forward to this responsible growth in the Asian region.
closely collaborating with our partner members
in advocating for the best interests of Asian
shipowners and operators.

Mr Mathieu Kissin LL.M The Liberian Registry has for years had a dedicated
focus on Asia with almost half of its international
Managing Director offices located in the region. Tonnage from Asian
LISCR (Singapore), Pte. Ltd shipowners accounts for over 60% of the Liberian
Registry’s growth since 2019. The trust of Asian
shipowners has been instrumental to the Liberian
Registry being the fastest growing Registry in
the world reaching over 200 Million in Gross Tons
and establishing itself as the largest oil tanker and
containership flag. Throughout this growth, Liberia
has maintained its safety and quality rankings as
evidenced by its White Listed status in the Tokyo
MOU and Paris MOU and its recently confirmed
United States Coast Guard Qualship 21 status.

LISCR (Singapore), Pte. Ltd

https://www.liscr.com/

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MESSAGES FROM ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

We are grateful to be an associate member of the We are proud to deliver these payment solutions
Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) and would like to ASA members and stakeholders, which enable
to thank each of the seven associations and other crews and their families to be paid on time and in
members for providing us with the opportunity to full, optimise the payroll process for customers,
discuss important topics on developing the shipping and digitise a large proportion of
industry across Asia. Cash-to-Master requirements.

Here at MarTrust, we work in close partnership with The ASA has always provided an important forum
leading global financial institutions to enable ship to discuss industry topics and we are excited to
owners, vessel operators, ship managers, crewing participate in this year’s AGM.
companies and other industry players to make
safe and efficient cross-currency and cross-border
micro-payments to ensure smooth trading.

Mr Errikos Andreakos

Chief Commercial Officer
MarTrust

MarTrust

https://www.martrust.com/

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MSC is one of the world leaders in global container
shipping and a company offering global service with
local knowledge. Based in Geneva (Switzerland)
and strongly present in Asia, MSC looks forward in
contributing to ASA work.
MSC is represented by Olivier Straub, Chief
Government Affairs Officer.

Mr Olivier Straub

Chief Government Affairs Officer
Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA

https://www.msc.com/

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MESSAGES FROM ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Waypoint Port Services congratulate the Asian Being a proud associate member of the ASA, has
Shipowners’ Association (ASA) on the occasion of permitted us to work relentlessly throughout the
its 31st anniversary. pandemic to support crew changes in Asia.

The importance of Asia for our company was Waypoint Port Services consider the ASA as a
highlighted in 2021 with the opening of our office lynchpin in the area, a point of reference in the
in the Republic of Korea allowing us to serve the industry and augurs many more years of service
shipping community in this strategically important towards the regional and global maritime fraternity.
country. It is our ambition to support the ASA who
TEAM from Waypoint has been instrumental with the information and
market insights to place ourselves strategically
within the area.

The ASA remains a crucial link within the shipping
community, particularly when it comes to safety at
sea and the protection of the marine environment.

Waypoint Port Services Singapore Pte Ltd

https://www.waypointports.com/

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Secretariat

Mr Yuichi Sonoda Ms Katie Men

Secretary General ASA Treasurer ASA
Managing Director
Iseaco Investment Pte Ltd

https://asianshipowners.org

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Mr Dylan Ow Ms Julie Ng

Technical Manager ASA PA/Admin Manager ASA

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – China Shipowners’ Association (CSA)

Mr Han Chao Mr Zhang Shouguo Mr Li Wanjin

ASA SC Chairman Executive Vice Chairman CSA Secretary General CSA
Director of the Board
COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Co., Ltd.,

https://asianshipowners.org/members_csa.php

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Mr Zhang Duo Mr Wang Yue

ASA SC Secretary Vice General Manager of Strategy &
Professor of Training Centre Administration Dept.,
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd COSCO Shipping Seafarer
Management Co., Ltd.

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ Associations (FASA)

Mr Haji Awang bin Haji Ali Mr Michael Phoon

FASA Chairman ASA SNEC Secretary
Executive Chairman Secretary General FASA
Belait Shipping Co (B) Sdn Bhd

https://asianshipowners.org/members_fasa.php

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ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Indonesia

Mr. Budhi Halim Mr. Arziandi Rachman Mr. Otto KM Caloh Mr. Witono Soeprapto

Secretary General Member Secretary 1 Advisor Chairman
Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association
Chairman of PT Maxima Maritime Indonesia Chairman of PT Unitama Pacific Lines General Manager of PT Rimba Segara Lines

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Indonesia

Mr Sugiman Layanto Mr Teddy Yusaldi Mr Djoni Sutji

President Director President Director Vice Chairman
PT Wintermar Offshore PT TEDCO Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association
President Director of PT Indonesia Bulk Carrier

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ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Malaysia

Mr. Mohamed Safwan Othman Mr. Shaharuzzaman Baharum

Chairman Secretary General
Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA) Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA)
FASA-Malaysia FASA-Malaysia
Chairman
Dinastia Jati Sdn Bhd

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Philippines

Mr. Dario R. Alampay Mr. Gerardo A. Borromeo

Chairman & President Vice President
FASA-Philippines FASA-Philippines
Vice President for Operation Chief Executive Officer
General Manager Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.
Baliwag Navigation, Inc.

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Atty. Erwin F.Pobre Atty. Augusto Y. Arreza, Jr.

Secretary Executive Director
FASA-Philippines Filipino Shipowners Association
President/CEO FASA-Philippines
Keeper Maritime Co., Inc

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Singapore

Ms Caroline Yang Ms. Katie Men Mr James Ho

President of Singapore Shipping Association Vice President / Treasurer Member
Chief Executive Singapore Shipping Association Singapore Shipping Association
Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd Managing Director Head of Business Development
Iseaco Investment Pte Ltd Hydrov Singapore Pte Ltd

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Mr Chris Chung Dr. Khorshed Alam Ms Naroshinii Annaselam

Member Member Member
Singapore Shipping Association Singapore Shipping Association Singapore Shipping Association
Director Managing Director Consultant
Ecosystem Development & Strategic Projects Singapore, Viswa Group Singapore, Viswa Group
Wartsila

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Thailand

Mr. Suraphon Meesathien Mr. Chanet Phenjati Mr. Chaiwat Srivalwat

Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary General
Thai Shipowners’ Association Thai Shipowners’ Association Thai Shipowners’ Association
Chairman, Group CEO President Chief Executive Officer
Nathalin Co., Ltd Jutha Maritime Public Co., Ltd TASCO Shipping Co., Ltd

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ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Vietnam

Mr. Le Anh Son Mr. Nguyen Anh Dung

Chairman Vice-Chairman
Vietnam Shipowners’ Association Vietnam Shipowners’ Association
Chairman Chairman
Vietnam Maritime Corporation Petrolimex Tanker Corporation

https://vinamarine.gov.vn/Index.aspx

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – FASA-Vietnam

Mr. Nguyen Minh Duc Mr Bui Van Trung

Association Secretary General
Rector Vietnam Shipowners’ Association
Vietnam Maritime University

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ASA Ordinary Members – Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA)

Mr Wellington Koo Mr Richard Hext Mr Kenny Ye Mr Matthew McAfee

Chairman Member Member Alternate Member
HKSOA Executive Committee HKSOA Executive Committee HKSOA Executive Committee HKSOA
Executive Officer ASA SILC Chairman Member of ASA SPC Member of ASA SRC
Valles Steamship Co., Ltd. Director Chief Operating Officer President
Swire Shipping Pte Ltd Orient Overseas Container Line Limited Fairmont Shipping (HK) Ltd

http://www.hksoa.org.hk/

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31ST ASA AGM DELEGATES

ASA Ordinary Members – Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA)

Capt Lothair M.F. Lam Capt. Narasimhan Ranganathan Ms Tracy Koo Ms Sandy Chan

Alternate Member of Executive Committee Alternate Member Member Managing Director
Member of Maritime Personnel Education and Executive Committee HKSOA HKSOA HKSOA
Training Sub-committee HKSOA Chief Operating Officer Commercial Manager
Vice Chairman of ASA SC KC Maritime Hong Kong Ltd Valles Steamship Co., Ltd.
Deputy General Manager
Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping Co., Ltd.