Press Release
MPA and SMF Launch New Circle of HR Innovators Network to Boost Maritime Workforce Transformation
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About the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF)
Established in 2004, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) is a private sector-led organization that aims to develop and promote Singapore as an International Maritime Centre (IMC). As the representative voice for the commercial players of the maritime industry, the Foundation seeks to forge strong partnerships with the public and private sectors of the maritime industry. SMF spearheads initiatives to promote the diverse clusters of the maritime industry in Singapore and at international frontiers, and to attract young talent to join the sector. SMF is directed by its Board of Directors which comprises prominent leaders in the Singapore maritime community.
For details, visit https://www.smf.com.sg
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About the Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office
The Maritime Singapore Connect (MSC) Office was set up by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in 2016 to complement efforts by the Sectoral Tripartite Committee for Transport (Sea) to attract more Singaporeans to join the maritime industry, following feedback from the industry. The unit under the Singapore Maritime Foundation works on various fronts to elevate profiling efforts of the maritime industry, connect students and jobseekers to maritime opportunities, and provide Singaporeans with easy access to maritime careers, education and training opportunities. As a central node connecting maritime employers, industry associations, schools and government agencies on all things maritime, the MSC Office offers maritime-related education and career guidance, links the industry with schools for internship and job opportunities, and organises outreach events and publicity campaigns.
For more information, please visit https://www.maritimesgconnect.com
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About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
MPA was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.
For more information, please visit https://www.mpa.gov.sg/.
Media Contacts
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Asia PR Werkz (on behalf of Maritime Singapore Connect Office)
Chua Zhi Hua
Senior Associate
zhihua@asiaprwerkz.com
(65) 6812 9805 / 9829 5272
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Singapore Maritime Foundation
Corporate Communications Department
corpcomms@sgmf.com.sg
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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Tay Hsu Chern
Corporate Communications
tay_hsu_chern@mpa.gov.sg
(65) 6375 1788