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April 2021
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ThursdayMPA and SMF Step up Efforts for Maritime Workforce Transformation – New Talent Developmental Programmes and Partnerships Planned
Singapore, 22 April 2021 1. To attract, retain and upskill talent in the fast-transforming maritime sector, a set of initiatives were unveiled today by Mr Niam Chiang Meng, Chairman of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The announcement was made at the Maritime Manpower Forum, jointly organised by MPA and the Singapore Maritime Foundation...
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ThursdaySingapore Maritime Foundation Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Advisory Singapore (Clg) Ltd to Engage Youths for Maritime Talent
SINGAPORE, 22 April 2021 — In conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week 2021, Advisory Singapore (CLG) Ltd and Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), expressing both parties’ intent to collaborate as partners to support youth development in Singapore and encourage more students to pursue careers in the...
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WednesdayInternational Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation unveils nine pathways to support decarbonisation in the maritime industry
Singapore, 21 April 2021 1. The International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation (IAP) formed in July 2020 by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), has submitted its recommendations to the Singapore Government. The IAP has identified nine pathways to maritime decarbonisation, including policy options...
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MondayEastern Pacific Shipping launches S$200,000 scholarship fund to support maritime studies in Singapore
‘The EPS Scholarship Fund presented by the Idan & Batia Ofer Family Foundation’ aims to award up to 10 full-term scholarships per year to Singaporeans pursuing a career in the maritime industry Singapore, 21 April 2021 – For the past 30 years, Singapore has been home to Eastern Pacific Shipping’s (EPS) global headquarters, where today...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2021
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MondayTransformation, Collaboration, and Talent Essential to Build a Stronger Maritime Sector – Key Industry Leaders at SMF New Year New Conversations Officiated by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport
Speakers weighed in on the need to boost resiliency of Singapore’s maritime sector in the wake of the pandemic, building future readiness through industry transformation, digitalisation, publicprivate collaboration, and a sustainable talent pipeline. Singapore, 18 January 2021 – COVID-19 has created unprecedented disruption to the global maritime industry. Despite an initial decline, improving international trade...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2020
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TuesdayInvesting in Human Capital and Digitalisation Key for Success: HR and Business Leaders Discuss the Post-Pandemic Future of Singapore’s Maritime Industry at MSC Connexions Forum
Annual forum was attended by over 100 attendees as speakers weighed in on the current business climate as well as the business and hiring impact on the Maritime sector Singapore, 17 November 2020 – The digital revolution has transformed the world on all levels, impacting traditional work processes and the dynamics between business leaders and their...
FIND OUT MOREOctober 2020
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TuesdayNTU Students Crowned Champions at the 2nd MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge Organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation
Singapore, 20 October 2020 – The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) announced Team RotterRamp from the Nanyang Technological University as the winners of the 2020 MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge. Organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office, a unit under SMF, together with leading maritime companies – PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), PSA Corporation and...
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FridaySingapore Maritime Foundation leadership change
Singapore, 16 October 2020 – The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) announces that Mr. Kenneth Chia will be stepping down as Executive Director of SMF on 31 December 2020. Ms. Tan Beng Tee, currently Assistant Chief Executive (Development) of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, will assume the role from 1 January 2021. Mr. Andreas...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2020
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MondayMaritime Singapore Awards S$1.6 million in Scholarships to 54 Students
Singapore, 31 August 2020 – More than S$1.6 million in scholarships were awarded to 54 students this year as part of the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards. Currently in its fourteenth year, the awards are part of Maritime Singapore’s collective efforts to cultivate a pipeline of talent for a sector that has played a critical role in...
FIND OUT MOREJuly 2020
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WednesdayInaugural Meeting of the International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation
Singapore, 1 July 2020 – While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the primary global issue of the year, decarbonisation continues to be a high priority on Maritime Singapore’s agenda. Maritime Singapore is committed to sustainable international shipping as guided by the targets of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2020
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MondayNew Board Appointed at the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s New Year Cocktail Reception 2020 Officiated by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health, Dr Lam Pin Min
Singapore, 13 January 2020 – Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health, was joined by over 250 maritime leaders from the public and private sectors to usher in the new year at the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year Cocktail Reception 2020. In his opening address, Mr...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2019
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WednesdayMPA and SMF Launch New Circle of HR Innovators Network to Boost Maritime Workforce Transformation
13 November 2019, Singapore – To drive workforce transformation in the Singapore maritime industry, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) launched the Circle of HR InnOvators (CHRO) network for maritime Human Resource (HR) professionals today at the MSC Connexions Forum 2019, organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect...
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Wednesday59 Students Awarded with more than S$2.3 million in Maritime Scholarships for Local & Overseas Studies
Singapore, 8 August 2019 – More than S$2.3 million in maritime scholarships were awarded to 59 students at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony today. This was part of the maritime industry’s collective efforts to develop the pipeline of talent into the industry. The MaritimeONE Scholarship1 and Tripartite Maritime Scholarship (TMSS) were presented by the the...
FIND OUT MOREApril 2019
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TuesdayYear 3 SMU Business Students Win Inaugural MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge Organised by the Singapore Maritime Foundation
The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) today announced Team Meridian, a group of Year 3 Business students from the Singapore Management University as the winners of its inaugural MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge.
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2019
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MondayOver 300 Maritime Leaders Joined Guest-of-Honour, Dr. Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health, at the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year Cocktail Reception 2019 at Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore
Dr. Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health, was the Guest-of-Honour for the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception, and was joined by over 300...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2018
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FridayHR Leaders Discuss New Approaches to Maritime Talent Attraction and Retention
As the speed of change accelerates and technology brings with it disruptive functions that change the way conventional businesses work, organisations can no longer rely on existing advantages...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2018
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WednesdayClose to S$1.9 Million in Scholarships Awarded by the Singapore Maritime Industry for Local & Overseas Studies
As part of the maritime industry’s efforts to develop the pipeline of talent into the industry, the Government, maritime businesses and local seafarer unions presented close to S$1.9 million...
FIND OUT MOREMarch 2018
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FridayMaritime Industry Casts Its Nets Wide to Attract Graduates Across Various Disciplines Following Recent Launch of the Sea Transport Industry Transformation Map
Over 140 undergraduates from across all disciplines and working professionals with less than two years of work experience gathered this afternoon at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2018
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FridayNew Board Appointed at the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s New Year Cocktail Reception 2018 Officiated by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health, Dr. Lam Pin Min
Guest-of-Honour for the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception, Dr Lam Pin Min, was joined by over 180 maritime leaders from the public and private sectors to usher in the new year and launch the...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2017
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WednesdayKeeping the Maritime Singapore Advantage: Panel of Experts Discuss the Development of a Multi-Skilled Maritime Workforce with a Global Mindset
Discussion on Singapore’s efforts to stay ahead of the curve as a world leading International Maritime Centre took centre stage at the MSC Connexions Forum on 3rd November 2017. It was...
FIND OUT MORESeptember 2017
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WednesdayStep Up in Efforts to Attract More Talent for the Maritime Industry with Maritime Singapore Connect Office’s Partnership with the Ministry of Education and Nanyang Technological University
Efforts to attract more talent for the Singapore maritime industry have intensified in recent months with various initiatives by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office. This month, the MSC...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2017
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FridayRecord Turnout for First-Ever Maritime Careers Workshop for Graduates of All Disciplines
Over 140 undergraduates from across all disciplines, working professionals with less than two years of work experience and industry partners gathered earlier this afternoon at the Pan Pacific...
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FridayClose to S$1.8 Million in Scholarships Awarded by the Singapore Maritime Industry for Local & Overseas Studies
As part of the maritime industry’s long term plans to invest in manpower development, the Government, maritime businesses and local seafarer unions presented close to S$1.8 million in...
FIND OUT MOREJuly 2017
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MondayOver 150 Education and Career Guidance Counsellors Hosted for Jurong Port Tour and Forum with Maritime Professionals to Discuss Industry Developments and Career Opportunities at the MSC Maritime Insights Forum 2017
Industry professionals and stakeholders gathered for a time of sharing and networking at the second edition of the MSC Maritime Insights Forum, held at the Raffles Marina on 21st July.
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WednesdayNew Website to Consolidate Opportunities in the Singapore Maritime Industry for Students and Jobseekers
Students and jobseekers can now look to a new website by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office for information on all things maritime – from education and career options, to the...
FIND OUT MOREMay 2017
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MondaySea Asia 2017 Reinforces Role as Leading Maritime Forum in Southeast Asia
The significant role that Asia continues to play in the global maritime and offshore industries, even in today’s market environment, were firmly demonstrated at Sea Asia 2017 held in Singapore last...
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ThursdayYouths Compete to Recreate the Panama Canal with Lego at Sea Asia
The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and Seatrade are launching a first-of-its-kind Lego competition for tertiary students at Sea Asia 2017 as part of an initiative to give students pursuing...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2017
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WednesdayOver 250 Maritime Leaders Joined Guest-of-Honour, Mrs. Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Transport, at the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year Cocktail Reception 2017 at Regent Singapore to Usher in the New Year
Over 250 top maritime leaders from the private and the public sectors attended the annual New Year Cocktail Reception hosted by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) at Regent Singapore this...
FIND OUT MOREDecember 2016
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FridayInaugural Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Connexions Forum to Offer Education and Career Guidance Coaches and Maritime Employers Industry Insights While Addressing Maritime Manpower Development Issues and Employment Trends
Maritime employers and those working with students and jobseekers in the schools and career centres under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i)...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2016
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WednesdayOver S$2 Million in Scholarships Awarded by the Singapore Maritime Industry for Local & Overseas Studies
As part of the maritime industry’s efforts to groom the next generation of maritime manpower, the Government, maritime businesses and local seafarer unions presented more than S$2 million in...
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FridayYouths Inspired by the Stories of Young Singaporeans from the Maritime Industry, at the Annual Singapore Maritime Dialogue Held at the PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal
Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport, engaged about 150 tertiary students in a onehour dialogue session on...
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FridayEngineering and Maritime Studies Undergraduates Get Exclusive Insights on SkillsFuture-aligned Jobs at Roundtable Discussions with Industry Experts
Tertiary students from the maritime and engineering disciplines had the chance to hear exclusive insights from industry experts, on the career prospects of six vocations from the port and...
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WednesdayCompanies Must Seize Opportunities in Oil Price Downturn: Offshore Marine Forum 2016
Industry leaders at the Offshore Marine Forum (OMF) in Singapore said companies should be prepared to take advantage of the upside in oil prices, with an expert forecasting prices to start...
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TuesdayOffshore Leaders to Discuss the Future of Oil Prices and the Impact on Offshore at the Offshore Marine Forum 2016
Offshore industry experts are gearing-up to debate and analyse the future of oil prices and how the local offshore industry should prepare for the next price boom at the Offshore Marine Forum...
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WednesdayMaritime Leaders Call for Adoption of Technology: Sea Asia 2017 Survey
Maritime leaders are calling on the industry to adopt new technology as a way to capitalise on opportunities and navigate today’s increasingly complex operating environment. This is according...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2016
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WednesdayMr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of BW Group, Appointed as New SMF Chairman Along with Four New Board Members
About 300 top maritime leaders from the private and the public sectors attended the annual New Year Cocktail Reception hosted by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) this evening, where...
FIND OUT MOREOctober 2015
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ThursdayDavid Chin Wins Lloyd’s List Asia Pioneer Generation Award
David Chin, Executive Director of the Singapore Maritime Foundation won the Pioneer Generation Award at the Lloyd’s List Asia awards presented last night at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
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FridayLaunch of NYPE 2015 – A Joint Effort by ASBA, BIMCO and SMF on the Industry’s Most Widely Used Standard Form of Dry Cargo Time Charterparty
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO1) has announced that they can distribute the first revision of the New York Produce Exchange Time Charter (NYPE) since 1993. This...
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WednesdayDavid Chin, Executive Director of SMF, to be Honoured with a Lloyd’s List Asia Award for His Contribution to Maritime Singapore
David Chin, Executive Director of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) will receive the Pioneer Generation Award at the upcoming Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2015 event. He is the first...
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TuesdayMaritime Industry Gets Together for Appreciation Dinner in Honour of Minister Lui Tuck Yew
More than 300 industry leaders, academics and representatives from the maritime industry got together tonight for an appreciation dinner organised in honour of Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2015
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ThursdayOver S$2.6 Million in Scholarships Awarded by the Singapore Maritime Industry for Local & Overseas Studies
The Government, maritime businesses and local seafarer unions presented more than S$2.6 million in maritime scholarships to 58 students at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony this...
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TuesdayLaunch of Singapore Maritime Ambassador Programme at the Singapore Maritime Dialogue
Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Transport, launched the Singapore Maritime Ambassador Programme (SG-MAP) today at the second...
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FridayMaritime Partnerships Celebrated at the Singapore Nite @ Nor-Shipping Event in Norway Graced by Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Defence Mr Lui Tuck Yew
Over 400 senior maritime personalities from around the world gathered at the Singapore Nite evening reception at the Continental Hotel in Oslo, Norway on 3 June 2015. Singapore’s Minister...
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TuesdaySea Asia Takes Top Spot as Southeast Asia’s Largest Maritime Conference with Attendance Up 23 Percent in 2015
Singapore’s role as a leading international maritime centre was demonstrated at last week’s Sea Asia 2015 with 16,185 participants from 85 countries taking part in the three day event.
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WednesdaySingapore to Host More Than 14,000 People from Over 60 Countries at Sea Asia 2015
Singapore is gearing up to host more than 14,000 participants from over 60 countries this month at Sea Asia 2015 – one of the region’s largest maritime conferences and...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2015
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FridayOver 300 Maritime Leaders Joined Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport, at the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year Cocktail Reception 2015 at Conrad Centennial Singapore to Usher in the New Year
Minister for Transport, Mr Lui Tuck Yew ushered in the new year with over 300 maritime leaders from the private and public sectors, as the Guest-of-Honour, at the annual New Year Cocktail...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2014
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FridayMaritime Leaders Call for Increased Efforts to Realise Single ASEAN Shipping Market
Maritime leaders have today said good progress is being made in the creation of a single ASEAN shipping market – a key pillar in the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2014
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Thursday51 Students Receive Over S$1.4 Million in Scholarships Awarded by the Singapore Maritime Industry for Local & Overseas Studies
A total of 51 scholarships worth more than S$1.4 million were awarded this year, as part of continuous outreach and talent development efforts to meet the manpower needs of the growing...
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WednesdaySenior Minister of State for Finance and Transport Mrs Josephine Teo Outlines Singapore’s Strategy for Continued Growth as a Premier Global Hub Port & Leading International Maritime Centre at the Inaugural Singapore Maritime Dialogue Involving 200 Students
About 200 students had the chance to hear from, and pose questions, to a panel consisting of Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Transport, and four...
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MondayShipping Experts Call for Collaboration and Consolidation
Maritime industry leaders have today called for greater collaboration and consolidation in Asia to tackle challenges such as the rise over capacity, talent shortages and environmental sustainability...
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TuesdayNew Board Appointed at the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s New Year Cocktail Reception 2014 Officiated by Minister for Transport, Mr. Lui Tuck Yew
Four prominent maritime leaders were added to the Board of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), bringing it to 10 members, at the annual SMF New Year Cocktail Reception. Minister for...
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November 2020
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MondayWelcome Address by Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation at The MSC Connexions Forum
9 November 2020, 4.00PM Ladies and gentlemen, Introduction 1. Good afternoon, and welcome to the fifth edition of the MSC Connexions Forum, organised by the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office under SMF. 2. What a year it’s been. The pandemic is highlighting a few things for us: The maritime industry is crucial in ensuring that...
FIND OUT MOREOctober 2020
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SaturdaySpeech by Mr Kenneth Chia, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation at The MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge (Grand Finals)
17 October 2020, 9.30AM Ms Caroline Yang, Chief Executive of Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd and member of the SMF Board, Ms Tan Woei Tyng, Director of International Maritime Centre from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Captain Priyadarshan Pandey, General Manager of Global Operations at PACC Offshore Services Holdings, Mr Ho Vee Leung,...
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr Kenneth Chia, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation at The 40th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session
7 October 2020, 2PM – 4PM Ladies and gentlemen, 1. On behalf of SMF and GIA, thank you for joining us at the virtual 40th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session (MKSS). I am delighted to see such a good turnout today. I hope that today’s webinar “Navigating Our Way Through Chaotic Times” has provided you with...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2020
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MondaySpeech by Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation for The MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2020
31 August 2020 Greetings to you all. Introduction 1. On behalf of the Singapore Maritime Foundation, I would like to welcome the new batch of MaritimeONE and Tripartite Maritime scholars as you embark on a new chapter of your life. 2. Due to the COVID-19 situation, we are sadly unable to celebrate this occasion with...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2020
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MondaySpeech by Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2020
13 January 2020, 7.10PM Four Seasons Ballroom, Level 2, Four Seasons Hotel Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Health Mr Niam Chiang Meng, Chairman, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction Good evening, and a warm welcome to the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2019
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WednesdayWelcome Remarks by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation at The MSC Connexions Forum 2019
13 November 2019, 2.00PM Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Simpor Junior Ballroom, Level 4 Good afternoon. Thank you all for coming. Why are we all here this afternoon? We’re here because we have a common interest in developing talent for our industry, an interest in building strong teams to tackle our business opportunities and challenges....
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FridayOpening Address by Ms Tan Beng Tee, Assistant Chief Executive (Development), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at The MSC Maritime Careers Workshop
16 August 2019, 1.45PM Sheraton Towers Singapore Mr Kenneth Chia, Executive Director Singapore Maritime Foundation Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to be here today for the 4th run of the MSC Maritime Careers Workshop. This event has grown since its inaugural run in 2016. That year saw 84...
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ThursdayOpening Remarks by Mr. Niam Chiang Meng, Chairman, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony
8 August 2019, 7.00PM The MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony Chairman of SMF, Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao President of SMOU, Mr Rahim Jaffar President of SOS, Mr Mohamad Bin Abu Bakar MaritimeONE and TMSS Scholars Fellow colleagues and friends, Introduction 1. Good evening. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to award recipients, their families,...
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TuesdayOpening Address by Mr Kenneth Chia, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation at The 38th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session
6 August 2019, 2.00PMBig Picture Theatre, Capital Tower, Level 9 Ladies and gentlemen, Introduction 1. A very warm welcome and thank you for joining us at the 38th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session. This is an initiative of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA), and I think many of...
FIND OUT MOREJune 2019
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at Singapore Nite @ Nor-Shipping
5 June 2019, 7:00pm Olympia Ballroom, Radisson Blue Plaza Hotel, Oslo Dr Lam Pin Min, Singapore Senior Minister of State for Transport Ambassadors Mr. Chairman and Madam Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Distinguished guests from Norway, Singapore and around the world, 1. A warm welcome to Singapore Nite at Nor-Shipping....
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TuesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the Opening Ceremony of Sea Asia 2019
9 April 2019, 9:15amExhibition Hall B, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Dr. Janil PuthuchearySenior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Communications and Information, Your Excellencies,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. On behalf of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), I would like to thank you all for being here,...
FIND OUT MOREMarch 2019
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SaturdaySpeech by Mr. Kenneth Chia, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge (Grand Finals)
30 March 2019, 9:30amBallrooms 3 & 4, Sheraton Towers, Singapore Ms. Quah Ley HoonChief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Member of the SMF Board Ms. Bernice YeohDirector of International Maritime Centre Division from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Mr. Lee Keng MunHead of Shipping Asia from Hamburg Commercial...
FIND OUT MOREFebruary 2019
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FridaySpeech by Mr. Loo Tze Kian, Board Member, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MSC Maritime Summit Case Challenge Information Session
15 February 2019, 7:30pmSeminar Room B1.01, School of Law, Singapore Management University, Singapore Capt. Edmund GeorgeHead of Fleet Studies, APL Mr. Tan Wee MengChief Technical Officer, Jurong Port Capt. JayakumarHead of Marine, Shell Companies in Singapore Distinguished Guests,Ladies and gentlemen, A very warm welcome to the Information Session for the inaugural MSC Maritime Summit Case...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2019
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MondaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2019
14 January 2019, 7:40pm Tower Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore Dr. Lam Pin Min Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health Mr. Niam Chiang Meng Chairman, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening, and a warm welcome to the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s 2019 New...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2018
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FridayWelcome Remarks by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MSC Connexions Forum 2018
9 November 2018, 2:40pm Four Seasons Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1. Good afternoon, and thank you all for joining us at the MSC Connexions Forum. I’m delighted to see such a warm reception to the forum, with HR representatives, career counsellors, educators and colleagues from partnering agencies here...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2018
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, MaritimeONE and Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony
15 August 2018, 6:30pm The Ballroom, Conrad Centennial Hotel, Singapore Mr. Andrew Tan Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Distinguished guests, Award recipients and parents, A warm welcome to you all. 1. Tonight, we present MaritimeONE and Tripartite Maritime Scholarship awards to 49 young scholars, who are beginning a new chapter...
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TuesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the Sea Asia 2019 Launch Reception
24 April 2018, 12:35pm Hibiscus Junior Ballroom, Level 3, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. We’re here to launch SeaAsia 2019, the biennial conference and exhibition which takes place as part of Maritime Week every two years. SeaAsia has grown to become one of the most important maritime gatherings globally....
FIND OUT MOREMarch 2018
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FridaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MSC Maritime Careers Workshop
9 March 2018, 2:30pm Heliconia Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, For those of you interested in an exciting and purposeful career, you’re in the right place. There are a lot of exciting developments in the world around us from self-driving cars to drones to 3D printing....
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2018
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FridaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the Launch of the Sea Transport Industry Transformation Map and SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2018
12 January 2018, 6:00pm Level 7, Pasir Panjang Terminal Building 3, Singapore Dr. Lam Pin Min Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Transport Mr. Loh Ngai Seng Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport Mr. Niam Chiang Meng Chairman, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction 1. I would...
FIND OUT MORENovember 2017
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FridaySpeech by Mr. Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, at the MSC Connexions Forum 2017
3 November 2017, 2:00pmEmpress Ballroom 4 & 5, Level 2, Carlton Hotel, Singapore Introduction 1. Good afternoon. Thank you for taking time off your busy schedules to attend the 2nd MSC Connexions Forum. I am delighted to hear that there are about 150 HR representatives, career counsellors, educators, and colleagues from other partnering agencies here...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2017
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FridayWelcome Remarks by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation and BW Group, at the MSC Maritime Careers Workshop 2017
18 August 2017, 3:00pm Pan Pacific Singapore, Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today for the second MSC Maritime Careers Workshop. This year’s edition brings together a diverse audience group which includes undergraduates of all disciplines, along with young working professionals from various fields. The event...
FIND OUT MOREJuly 2017
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FridayWelcome Remarks by Mr. David Chin, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MSC Maritime Insights Forum
21 July 2017, 11:00am Compass Ballroom, Raffles Marina, Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good morning and thank you for joining us today for the MSC Maritime Insights Forum. This is a platform that we started especially for those in education and career guidance roles like yourselves, so that we could share more about...
FIND OUT MOREApril 2017
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. David Chin, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the 2nd Asian Marine Casualty Forum
26 April 2017 Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore 1. May I first thank the organisers for inviting me to speak and open the 2nd Asian Marine Casualty Forum. The Asian Marine Casualty Forum was first established in Singapore two years ago and aims to provide a platform to discuss and debate wide ranging topics including...
FIND OUT MOREFebruary 2017
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TuesdayOpening Address by Mr. David Chin, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the 34th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session
21 February 2017, 2:00pm – 5:00pmSTI Auditorium, Level 9, Capital Tower, Singapore Ladies and gentlemen, Introduction 1. A very warm welcome and thank you for joining us at the 34th Maritime Knowledge Shipping Session. This is an initiative of SMF and GIA, and I think many of you would be familiar with this platform that...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2017
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2017
11 January 2017, 8:00pm Regent Singapore, Singapore Mrs. Josephine Teo Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport Mr. Pang Kin Keong Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport Mr. Niam Chiang Meng Chairman, MPA Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentleman, Introduction 1. Welcome to this SMF New Year Cocktail Reception....
FIND OUT MOREDecember 2016
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FridayWelcome Remarks by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation and BW Group, at the MSC Connexions Forum 2016
2 December 2016, 3:00pm Ballrooms 1 & 2, Level 2, Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1. Good afternoon and thank you for joining us today for the MSC Connexions Forum. This is a platform that the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office has put together for the first time in response...
FIND OUT MOREAugust 2016
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman, MaritimeONE and Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony
17 August 2016, 7:00pm Carlton Hotel, Singapore Mr. Andrew Tan Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Mr. Esben Poulsson President of the Singapore Shipping Association, Mr. Ong Poh Kwee Vice President of the Association of Singapore Marine Industries, Distinguished guests, Award recipients and parents, A warm welcome to you all. Congratulating...
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FridayRemarks by Mr. Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, at the MSC Career Workshop 2016
5 August 2016, 3:00pm Nicoll 1 & 2, Level 3, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good afternoon. I am encouraged by the strong turnout for the inaugural Maritime Singapore Connect or MSC Career Workshop today. The MSC Office, under the Singapore Maritime Foundation, was announced in September last...
FIND OUT MOREJuly 2016
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FridaySpeech by Mr. David Chin Soon Siong, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MSC Maritime Insights Forum 2016
8 July 2016, 10:00am Level 25, MPA Academy Auditorium, PSA Building, Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good morning and thank you for joining us at today’s MSC Maritime Insights Forum. You would have noticed the view of the ships at sea and Pasir Panjang Terminal as you walked into the room just now. We thought...
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Incoming Chairman, at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2016
13 January 2016, 8:00pmPARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore Mr. Khaw Boon WanCoordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Mrs. Josephine TeoSenior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport Mr. Pang Kin KeongPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,Welcome to this SMF New Year cocktail reception....
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Michael Chia, Outgoing Chairmain, at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2016
13 January 2016, 7:30pmPARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore Mr. Khaw Boon WanCoordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Mrs. Josephine TeoSenior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport Mr. Pang Kin KeongPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good evening and a very warm welcome...
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ThursdaySpeech by Mr. Michael Chia, Chairman, MaritimeONE and Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the MaritimeONE Scholarship Awards Ceremony
13 August 2015, 6:35pm Conrad Centennial Singapore, Singapore Mr. Lucien Wong Chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Mr. Andrew Tan Chief Executive of MPA Mr. Esben Poulsson President of the Singapore Shipping Association Distinguished guests, Award recipients and parents, Good evening and a very warm welcome. Encouraging the Scholars 1. Today is...
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WednesdaySpeech by Mr. Michael Chia, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the Singapore Nite at Nor-Shipping
3 June 2015, 7:00pm Teatersalen, Level 3, Hotel Continental, Oslo, Norway Mr. Lui Tuck Yew Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Defence Mr. Otto G. Tidemand Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore in Norway Mr. Andrew Tan Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Distinguished guests, Fellow Singaporeans and maritime...
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TuesdaySpeech by Mr. Michael Chia, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the Opening Ceremony of Sea Asia 2015
21 April 2015 Begonia Main Room, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore Mr. Lui Tuck Yew Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Defence Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests from overseas and Singapore, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. Good morning and a very warm welcome to this year’s opening ceremony of Sea Asia 2015. This...
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FridaySpeech by Mr. Michael Chia, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2015
16 January 2015, 7:30pm Conrad Centennial Singapore, Singapore Mr. Lui Tuck Yew Minister for Transport Mr. Pang Kin Keong Permanent Secretary for Transport Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good evening and a very warm welcome to this year’s Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF)’s New Year Cocktail Reception. Thank you all for taking time to join...
FIND OUT MOREJanuary 2014
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TuesdaySpeech by Mr. Michael Chia, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation, at the SMF New Year Cocktail Reception 2014
7 January 2014, 7:30pm Regent Singapore, Singapore Mr. Lui Tuck Yew Minister for Transport Mr. Pang Kin Keong Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Transport Mr. Lucien Wong Chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good evening and a very warm welcome to this year’s Singapore Maritime Foundation...
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