PRIVACY POLICY

OCEAN CONNECT SHIPPING PTE. LTD. ("Ocean Connect", "we", "our", or "us") respects the privacy of our commercial clients, website visitors, and trading counterparties. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect information submitted via our digital portal in compliance with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA 2012).

1. Collection of Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when submitting commercial inquiries, requesting vessel charter fixtures, or seeking slot capacity. This may include:

• Contact details: Name, corporate email address, business telephone number, and company name.
• Commercial specifications: Port of loading (POL), port of discharge (POD), cargo descriptions, quantities, laycan dates, and technical requirements.
• Due diligence data: Entity registration details, bank references, and sanctions compliance declarations where required for commercial onboarding.

2. Purpose of Use

The information collected is used strictly for legitimate commercial and business operations:

• To evaluate shipping feasibility and prepare rate quotations or fixture recaps.
• To communicate operational updates, vessel schedules, and notices of readiness.
• To satisfy mandatory regulatory compliance, counterparty vetting (KYC/AML), and sanctions verification under Singapore and international maritime laws.
• To manage ongoing charter party performance and financial reconciliation.

3. Data Confidentiality & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your commercial or personal data. Information may only be disclosed to vetted third parties strictly necessary to execute your maritime transaction, such as:

• Contracted shipowners, liner operators, or terminal authorities involved in your fixture.
• Accredited marine surveyors, port agents, or customs authorities executing vessel operations.
• Government or regulatory bodies where disclosure is legally required under Singapore jurisdiction.

4. Data Security & Retention

We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect commercial data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill commercial and statutory record-keeping obligations under Singapore corporate law.

5. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection, please contact our Singapore office: