Publications & Videos

2020 might have been a year of uncertainty but it has shown us the strength of the maritime community and the importance of resilience and adaptability. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, SMF has continued to support the industry through its talent attraction and development efforts and industry outreach. Thank you to all our maritime partners for your invaluable support. Cheers to a greater year ahead!

Each year, SMF organises the MaritimeONE Scholars’ Advance to provide newly awarded and senior scholars the opportunity to give back to the community through meaningful activities and to foster friendships between one another.

This year, 50 scholars volunteered to pack and distribute 300 food bundles to senior beneficiaries of Thye Hua Kwan who reside in rental flats at Ang Mo Kio. The event was held over two days to ensure that safe distancing regulations were adhered to. Hear from some of our scholars as they share their experiences during this activity.

As part of SMF’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the maritime industry amongst members of the public, we worked together with Jurong Port and Our Grandfather Story to share about Singapore’s only multipurpose port. In this video, Ms Yvonne Liu shares about her decade-long experience in JP, including her current involvement in ensuring that equipment in JP continue to run smoothly.

Hear from four 2020 MaritimeONE scholarship recipients – Nabil, SSA – MaritimeONE scholar, Natalie, PSA – MaritimeONE scholar, Rishabh, Norden & Orient Fond – MaritimeONE scholar and Saranya, SMA – MaritimeONE Seafaring Officers scholar, as they share about their motivations behind taking up the scholarship, what they are looking forward to in their courses of study and things people might not know about them!

This year, Maritime Singapore welcomed 54 MaritimeONE and TMSS scholars into the maritime family. SMF congratulates these newly awarded scholars and wishes them all the best in their studies! A big thank you to all sponsors for investing in the next generation of talent.

As part of SMF’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the maritime industry amongst members of the public, we have worked together with Eng Hup Shipping and Our Grandfather Story to share more about the shipping sector in Singapore. In this video, Mr Tommy Phun shares about his experiences working in the maritime industry and introduces the various ships that can be found in Singapore’s waters.

In commemoration of our nation’s 55th birthday, SMF would like to celebrate Singapore’s progress as a maritime nation, from a British trading post in the early 19th century to a premier global maritime hub today. As we continue to seize opportunities in the years ahead, together, we can contribute to the industry’s growth and build a stronger Singapore.

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, members of the maritime community are working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the Port of Singapore, one of the busiest ports in the world, running. A big thank you to all our frontline workers!

Connected to 600 ports in over 120 countries, Singapore has established itself as a premier global hub port, and one of the busiest ports in the world. For the final video in this series, Kim Teo, AVP (Tuas Port Equipment & Automation Development) at PSA, shares how the upcoming Tuas Port will leverage on new technologies and grow beyond just a container handling facility.

SMF held its annual New Year Cocktail Reception at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on 13 January 2020, which saw more than 250 industry leaders across all sectors of the industry in attendance.

Guest-of-Honour, Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Health, shared about Maritime Singapore's performance in 2019, while Chairman of SMF, Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, highlighted some of the Foundation's milestones for 2019.

Challenging the status quo fosters a culture of innovation – Eric Chean, CEO and Co-Founder of Ship Supplies Direct, as well as Chin Rui, CTO and Co-Founder of SSD, share how SSD has helped maritime companies save time and money through the consolidation of deliveries.

In an industry as vast as the maritime industry, data is everywhere. Chye Poh, CEO and Founder at ShipsFocus and Wei Ting, Senior Analyst at ShipsFocus emphasise the importance of leveraging on big data to empower decision making, improve processes and drive greater productivity.

Why is proactivity crucial to the development of a future ready nation? Chris Chung, Director, Digital Innovation & Strategic Projects at Wärtsilä, shares how Wärtsilä drives transformation in the maritime industry and turns next-generation challenges into opportunities.

More than 80% of the world’s trade is carried by sea. Connected to 600 ports in over 120 countries, Singapore remains as one of the busiest ports in the world. What if we thought… bigger?

From Artificial Intelligence, digital controls, to autonomous systems – these are some of the innovations that are revolutionising the industry. And we are just getting started. We would like to thank PSA, Ships Focus, Ship Supplies Direct, Wärtsilä, for their participation. We would also like to thank PSA and Jurong Port for their support.

What an incredible year 2019 has been! Here’s a recap of what SMF has achieved in the past year. Our initiatives would not have been possible without the support of all our partners.

Cheers to another great year ahead!

Three students from Wellington Primary School shared about their misconceptions regarding the maritime industry. After watching a Maritime Skit developed by SMF and theatre company The Necessary Stage, they realised that the maritime industry comprises so much more.

To find out what it is like working in the maritime industry, we spoke to four women across different sectors in the industry – Alicia Leong from Munich Re Syndicate Singapore Pte Limited, Nabilah Huda from Pacific International Lines, Nidhi Gupta from Portcast Pte Ltd and Tiffany Khek from Jurong Port Pte Ltd.

SMF held its annual New Year Cocktail Reception at Shangri-La Hotel on 14 January 2019, which saw over 300 maritime leaders from the public and private sectors in attendance. Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Transport, graced the event and announced Singapore’s maritime and port performance for 2018.

The maritime industry is a vast and expansive one, comprising numerous professionals across the various sectors. This video features nine of such professionals – follow their footsteps to discover the integral role they play in ensuring the continued growth of the maritime industry.

The Singapore Maritime Foundation presents a showcase of 11 maritime careers across the shipping, port, maritime services, as well as offshore and marine sectors.

With Industry 4.0, there are even more opportunities in the maritime industry than before. Follow our journey to uncover the vibrant and evolving maritime ecosystem!

Did you know that Singapore is the busiest transshipment container hub in the world? In a port that never sleeps, Xianhong and his team at PSA are vital to smooth crane operations.

Tze Chuan, a Shipping Financier at DNB Bank, derives satisfaction not just from closing deals, but also from helping maritime companies achieve their financial needs and being recognised as someone who is reliable and trustworthy.

As a Shipping Operations Officer with Pacific International Lines, Tracy Gaowen believes that people are assets. Part of her role includes ensuring that the organisation has a sustainable manpower pipeline.

Thomas Cheoh, a Ship Agent with Wallem Shipping Pte Ltd, enjoys meeting people of different cultures and nationalities. He facilitates ships’ entry and departure from the ports, while adhering to the rules and regulations of individual ports.

Maritime connects the world. Shawn See Toh, a Maritime Lawyer at Allen & Gledhill LLP shares that the multifacted and complex nature of law allows him to develop a critical mind and mental resilience.

Singapore is a leading International Maritime Centre. This is made possible by people like Shawn Lee, a Port Operations Officer at Jurong Port, who ensures that cargoes are loaded and unloaded efficiently.

Norafah pursued her dreams to be part of the maritime industry. As a Post Fixture Officer at Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, she ensures that fixtures are concluded according to the correct interpretation of charter party clauses.

Did you know that marine insurance is one of the oldest forms of insurance in the world? Michelle Pang, a Marine Insurance Broker with L.C.H. Lockton, acts as an intermediary between her clients and insurers, and provides sound advice to her clients.

As a Ship Charterer with Pacific Carriers Limited, Audrey Wu meets new global challenges everyday. Her job includes ensuring the safety of cargoes and that ships are kept busy.