2018 Jurong Port – MaritimeONE Scholar, Mr Hor Zhi An: The first student with a background in Business Analytics to be awarded the MaritimeONE Scholarship

Mr Hor Zhi An is a final year student pursuing a degree in Business (Business Analytics) at Nanyang Technological University. Zhi An took the long road and an unconventional educational pathway through the Normal Academic stream and Polytechnic to his current course of study at Nanyang Technological University. Zhi An knows that the secret to getting ahead is getting started. As the industry gears up for greater incorporation of technology to maritime operations, Zhi An’s skills will be essential when developing business analytical solutions for greater port efficiency.

He shares “I took and somewhat unconventional route to University, studying in the Normal Academic stream for five years, then entering Polytechnic for three years, before embarking on my three year degree in NTU. It’s hasn’t been a smooth sailing journey in achieving excellence in my academics, but I hope to continue this journey with an exciting career in maritime. With the digital transformation occurring in maritime, I hope my background in Business Analytics can contribute to the continuous development of the industry.”

2018 LCH Lockton – MaritimeONE Scholar, Ms Hazel Tan: Finding security in the road less travelled

New recipient, Ms Hazel Tan, will be pursuing a degree in Maritime Studies at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) this year. While most students select a maritime related education to differentiate themselves from their peers, Hazel found security in the course’s unique combination (business and maritime). Well-equipped with a Diploma in Logistics and Operations Management from Temasek Polytechnic, Hazel decided that exploring adjacent fields relating to the wider supply chain network would provide her with a comprehensive view of the transportation sector in Singapore.

Hazel shares, “The business part of maritime made a lot of sense to me, so I didn’t want to pursue something entirely different upon graduating from polytechnic. As a camp instructor, I often meet and work with people from across all backgrounds, and maritime is no different! As an international maritime centre, Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, a place where businesses from all over the world gather and transact, and I’m excited about the people and places my career will lead me to.”

2018 BW Maritime – MaritimeONE Scholar, Mr Rayakar Aditya Ajeet: Seeking an adventure in maritime

Mr Aditya Rayakar, a third year student from the Singapore Management University (SMU), received the BW Maritime – MaritimeONE scholarship this year, and will be pursuing an Economics major under the Maritime Economics Track and Operations Management. Aditya’s family often travelled to new places due to his father’s vocation, which resulted in Aditya developing a love for exploring the world. When it was time to choose a degree to pursue, Aditya knew that he wanted a career that would take him places beyond the borders of Singapore, and found his calling in maritime.

He shares, “I love to go beyond my comfort zone because that’s when you get the most inspiring and enriching experiences. I decided to enter the maritime industry because it’s a highly globalised one, so you get connected to different places and meet different people. I’m excited to visit different ports around the world, and see what I can do which would help benefit these countries, with the knowledge and experience gained from living in one of the world’s most successful port cities.”

2018 SMA – MaritimeONE Scholar, Ms Siti Shamilah: The art and science of shipbuilding

New recipient, Ms Siti Shamilah, received the SMA – MaritimeONE Scholarship at the ceremony tonight. As a budding artist and videographer, Siti enjoys the design process and has developed a keen eye for detail. With her relatives in maritime, Siti often hears stories about their experiences, which sparked her interest in the industry – namely, ships, their form and function. Having previously attained a Diploma in Maritime Business from SP, it did not take much for Siti to map her educational pathway and pursue a Degree in Engineering with a specialisation in Naval Architecture at Newcastle University (Singapore Institute of Technology joint-degree programme).

She shares, “I’ve always been fascinated by ships, at how numerous parts could come together so seamlessly to form something so large and complex. Now that I have good knowledge of the maritime business and workings on the industry, further honing my skills in naval architecture would allow me to be involved in the design process, something which I can’t wait to begin learning about.”

Details regarding the MaritimeONE Scholarship Programme and its supported courses can be found in Annex A.