Leading vessel optimisation platform Smart Ship Hub is putting crew members at the heart of its focus to kick off 2025 by sponsoring the first Mission to Seafarers Singapore fundraiser since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event is being held on January 16th onboard the multi award-winning Royal Albatross in Singapore with VIP guests across the Singapore maritime industry gathering to help raise funds for the welfare charity Mission to Seafarers.

Guests are being asked to dress for a ‘nautical’ theme and will be treated to a night of games, surprises and prizes, including ‘best dressed.

Smart Ship Hub, the Singapore headquartered company, is renowned for its maritime digital platform, leveraging high-frequency vessel sensor data to deliver a comprehensive suite of machine learning based services for the maritime ecosystem, directly benefiting ship owners, operators, charterers, and marine insurers by providing actionable insights and enhancing operational efficiency.

With its operations spread across Singapore, Japan, India and Dubai, Smart Ship Hub now works with ship owners, operators and charterers globally in their quest towards decarbonisation, sustainability, efficiency and predictability.

CEO of Smart Ship Hub Joy Basu said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Mission to Seafarers fundraiser in Singapore. Crews are the heart of our industry, and we are honoured to supporting this wonderful charity in its quest to raise vital funds for seafarers to ensure their wellness and safety during their careers at sea.”

The charity’s Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the management committee Capt. Frederick Francis and Chris Jones are looking to engage with the local community in Singapore through further initiatives and events.

Mr Jones, Vice-Chairman of the management committee, said: “We are truly grateful for Smart Ship Hub’s very generous support and very much look forward to working together in the future.”