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1、A STRATEGIC CENTRE FOR MARITIME BUSINESSSINGAPORE. AN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CENTRECapitalising on its strategic location, sophisticated port facilitiesand shipyards, Singapore has developed into a premierInternational Maritime Centre (IMC) where ships hub and essentialancillary services in shipping
2、, commerce and logistics flourish.The maritime industry in Singapore is vibrant. It is home to over4,400 shipping companies and maritime ancillary service providers.It contributes about seven per cent to the Singapore GDP andprovides jobs for more than 100,000 workers. The industry hasbeen forecaste
3、d to grow between 6.5 and 7 per cent annuallyover the next decade or so.Singapore has been ranked by the United Nations Conference onTrade and Development (UNCTAD) as one of the worlds mostimportant maritime countries. It has also been consistently rankedby the World Economic Forum as one of the mos
4、t competitivecountries in the world. Combined with its other strengths as aninternational business and financial hub, Singapore is a strategiccentre for maritime business.A STRATEGIC CENTRE FOR MARITIME BUSINESS01A STRATEGIC CENTRE FOR MARITIME BUSINESSWHAT THE SINGAPORE IMC OFFERSGLOBAL MARITIME HU
5、BSingapores standing as an internationalmaritime centre is built upon its statusas a global maritime hub. The wide rangeof maritime or maritime-related sectorsoffers many maritime businessopportunities.HUB PORTSingapore is the busiest port in the worldin terms of shipping tonnage, with some140,000 v
6、essel calls annually. In 2004,total vessel arrivals at the port exceededone billion gross tons for the first timein our maritime history. We are also aworld leading hub for containertransshipment, well known for ourefficiency and speedy turnarounds.BUNKERING CENTREWith some 20 million tonnes of bunk
7、erssupplied each year to ships from all overthe world, Singapore is the worlds topbunkering port. About 80 bunkersuppliers and 130 bunker tankers operatehere, providing competitive, efficient andtimely service to vessels in the port.02SINGAPORE. AN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CENTRESHIPBUILDING, REPAIR A
8、ND CONVERSION CENTREWe are a thriving international centre forshipbuilding, ship repairs and conversions.We command over 60 per cent of theworld market share in building jack-uprigs and converting Floating ProductionStorage and Offloading (FPSO) units.Singapore is also a niche player in theconstruct
9、ion of customised andspecialised vessels.PETROCHEMICAL HUBSingapore is the worlds third largest oilrefining centre and is fast becoming thepetrochemical hub of the Asia-Pacific. Ithas developed a dedicated petrochemicalcomplex on Jurong Island - anamalgamation of seven small islands justoff the west
10、ern coast of Singapore. Theisland is home to more than 70 chemicalscompanies with a total investment valueof S$22 billion.CRUISE HUBAs a global maritime hub, Singapore goesbeyond container terminals and shipyards.We are also a regional cruise centre forholidaymakers. Annually, about 650,000visitors
11、pass through our internationalcruise terminal. On average, Singaporeattracts more than 30 international cruiseships every year, making about 400 callshere.03A STRATEGIC CENTRE FOR MARITIME BUSINESSBusinesses in Singapore are wellconnected to the world in many ways.GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORKStrate
12、gically located in the heart of Asia,Singapore serves as the gateway to theregions fast growing markets. Our seaport connects some 200 shipping lines tomore than 600 ports in over 120 countries,and our airport offers more than 3,500weekly flights to 140 cities in 50 countries.Businesses can be assur
13、ed of easy accessto regional markets and beyond.ACCESS TO MARKETSAn extensive network of more than 50Double Taxation Agreements, 7 Free TradeAgreements and 6 Bilateral ShippingAgreements provides greater access tokey markets in the region and aroundthe world. This network will continue toexpand to f
14、urther enhance trade andinvestment flows between Singapore andthe world.GLOBAL MEETING PLACEWith its world-class infrastructure,excellent range of conference andhospitality venues and services, andexciting variety of leisure activities,Singapore is one of Asias top conventioncities and an ideal meet
15、ing place formaritime decision-makers.EXTENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKSingapore is a major communicationsand IT hub in the region, offering efficientand low cost communications and ITlinkages to the rest of the world.GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY04SINGAPORE. AN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CENTREMaritime businesses
16、 in Singapore aresupported by a stable and pro-businessgovernment that has created a conducivetax environment for businesses to grow.This is complemented by a well trained,capable, dedicated and English speakingworkforce. We also have the lowestbusiness start up cost in the region.CONDUCIVE TAX ENVIRONMENTA variety of tax incentives are availablefor the maritime industry: Approved International Shipping Enterprise (AIS) Scheme The AIS scheme offers income tax exemption on qualifying in
