AET Highlights September 2024

Our Commitment to a Safer Maritime Industry

At AET, our commitment to safety is not just a priority — it’s fundamental to how we do business. This year’s theme for World Maritime Day, ‘Navigating the Future: Safety First,’ resonates strongly with us. It calls for a collective effort to prioritise safety as we steer the industry forward.

This culture of safety is reflected in our commitment to encourage a generative HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) mindset. Whether through Safety Huddles, Safety Moments, or fostering open communication, we ensure that safety is instinctive and ingrained in our every action. These initiatives not only reinforce our goal of zero incidents but also ensure continuity, operational excellence, and progress toward our #AET2030 sustainability goals.

Recently, during a safety stand-down at a shipyard where one of our vessels was undergoing maintenance, we relayed the importance of rest to our employees and yard personnel, ensuring that everyone was well-hydrated and ready to continue their work safely.

By fostering a culture where safety is at the heart of every decision, we continue #deliveringProgress toward a safer and more sustainable future.

AET at APPEC 2024 & Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference

In Singapore, Capt. Pallava Shukla , Director of HSSE and Decarbonisation, joined a panel discussion at the APPEC 2024 Shipping & Bunker Conference. He spoke about how we are advancing decarbonisation as part of our Energy Transition Strategy.

At the Argus Sustainable Marine Fuels Conference in Houston, Harold Boyer , Head of Commercial – Mid-Size Tankers, represented AET on a panel addressing the ongoing transition toward sustainable marine fuels, reaffirming our commitment to driving positive change in the shipping industry.

We look forward to further collaboration with like-minded industry partners to accelerate progress and support the broader maritime sector in its journey towards decarbonisation.

Strengthening Partnerships Through Meaningful Engagement

Our success is built on the strength of our people and the relationships forged, and we’ve had the privilege to host and participate in events over the last two months that allowed us to build these connections further.

In commemoration of our 30th anniversary, we hosted esteemed customers, partners, and colleagues at a Stakeholder Appreciation Dinner in Houston. We took the opportunity to reflect on our journey and express our heartfelt gratitude for their support, which has been instrumental to our growth over the years.

AET was also invited to the National Day and Malaysia Day reception hosted by the High Commission of Malaysia to Singapore. We joined over 500 distinguished guests from both public and private sectors to celebrate Malaysia’s heritage.

These events highlight the meaningful engagement with our stakeholders, enabling us to strengthen partnerships and foster continued collaboration.

#AETCares: Driving Positive Change Through Diverse Initiatives

Throughout our 30-year journey, community investment has always been a core part of our culture. In line with our commitment to effecting meaningful change, we participated in various initiatives aimed at uplifting communities and protecting the environment.

In Singapore, we joined industry partners and MaritimeONE scholars to plant trees at Coney Island Park as part of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) ’s Plant A Tree programme and the OneMillionTrees movement. We also participated in the Singapore Children's Society ’s "Walk for Our Children" event. In Malaysia, we continued our tree-planting initiative with cadets and local students at Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) .

In the US, we teamed up with Target Hunger , donating essential supplies, sponsoring laptops for future relief efforts, and packaging over 4,000 lbs. of fresh produce which provided ~18,000 meals for communities affected by the impact of Hurricane Beryl. In celebration of our 30th anniversary we also pledged donations to United Way of Greater Houston , Sinclair Elementary School, and Galveston Bay Foundation . These donations will support disaster relief and conservation efforts in Greater Houston and Galveston Bay.

Investing in the Future: Empowering the Next Generation of Maritime Professionals

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, and as part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of maritime professionals, we increased our scholarship support in the US and Singapore.

In the US, we reinforced our long-standing partnership with Texas A&M University Galveston Campus by awarding scholarships to eight new brilliant students, bringing our total number of scholars to 24 since the programme’s inception in 2021. In Singapore, we doubled our impact by awarding four AET-MaritimeONE scholarships to promising students through our partnership with the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) .

Congratulations to all scholars!