Singapore Announces Maritime Scholarship Awards
in the global maritime sector, especially in the areas of digitalization and decarbonization. Recipients of MaritimeONE Scholarship can choose their course of studies from 34 maritime and non-maritime degrees offered by local and overseas universities, as well as five courses by Singapore Polytechnic.“I was drawn to maritime because of the dynamic and diverse career prospects present in the industry. I am taking a second major in data analytics because I see the potential data can help to further digitalize the maritime sector and make it even more efficient and green,” said
Shahrom Bin Ali Joins BMT Singapore as Marine Engineer Surveyor
Surveyor, expanding the company's capabilities and survey offering in the Asia-Pacific region.Shahrom brings over 20 years of industry experience in P&I and H&M investigations, salvage and vessel operations to his new role.After obtaining his diploma in Maritime Engineering at the Singapore Polytechnic, Shahrom started his seagoing career at A.P. Moller, serving as a marine engineer on a wide range of different vessels, including very large crude carriers (VLCC), car carriers and containerships. He obtained his Class 1 certificate of competence (Unlimited Foreign Going) in 2006 and switched
MOU to Develop Human Capital for Seafaring Sector
transformation through human capital development The 3rd Maritime HR Forum consisted of presentations and a panel discussion centered on the theme – “Enabling Industry Transformation Through Human Capital Development”, as well as an exhibition by MPA, NUS SCALE, Singapore Polytechnic, SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore. The exhibition was a joint initiative to provide participants with an overview of the various manpower initiatives available to employers and individuals. At the panel discussion, HR leaders and industry experts from Alpha Ori Technologie
IMarEST Supports Mentoring Program in Singapore
program, initiated by Singapore’s Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and in line with a regional SkillsFuture movement, seeks to provide greater opportunities for education and career guidance and to get students in Singapore to think about career aspirations early in their polytechnic education. Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) will also be adopting the IMN program. Students will receive early advice from their mentors on what it takes for them to achieve their career goals and how to chart their career roadmaps. In addition, they can tap the mentors’ expertise and network
Sailors’ Society Scholarships Awarded
; Society’s regional development manager Gavin Lim. The S$10,000 three-year scholarships will cover the cost of Amalina and Yvonne’s diplomas and Sailors’ Society will award up to four scholarships annually on the courses run at the Singapore Maritime Academy (Singapore Polytechnic), followed by three-years of sailing time. Gavin Lim, regional development manager Asia said, “We are very pleased to be part of the Maritime Port Authority's ongoing initiative to promote seafaring as a worthwhile career. We see this as part of our long-term commitment in
