Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF)

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in creating more opportunities for youths and young adults to engage with the maritime industry through the sponsorship of MaritimeONE scholarships over a three-year period from 2025-2027. “On behalf of the Singapore Maritime Foundation Board, I thank MOL for sharing in our collective mission to attract, engage and grow a maritime-ready talent pool. I am confident that this MOU is the start of deeper and sustained cooperation between both organisations for the collective good of Maritime Singapore.”   - Mr. Weng Yew Hor, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gmqZFNgY

Last Friday, Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) to provide MaritimeONE scholars with more opportunities to give back to the community. SMF Chairman, Mr Hor Weng Yew, visited the OPP Beach Hub in Pasir Ris to witness their efforts in mitigating ocean pollution and promote ocean conservation. Such activities include converting plastic waste into VLSFO (low sulphur fuel) and hydrogen via chemical recycling, and using seaweed as agricultural fertiliser in the OPP Traditional Herb Garden, which features a wide variety of Ayurvedic, TCM and Jamu medicinal herbs. Ocean Purpose Project was a Finalist in the 2022 Smart Port Challenge, which is established jointly by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the National University of Singapore to champion maritime innovation. Through our collaboration, MaritimeONE scholars will participate in yearly beach clean-ups around Pasir Ris Park, instilling in them the importance of reducing beach pollution and fostering greater appreciation for ocean conservation. The scholars will also understand through Ocean Purpose Project's frameworks how to create blue economy synergies within maritime stakeholders to turn ocean pollution into solutions.  Here’s to many more years working together with Ocean Purpose Project! #MaritimeSG #youth #givingback #OceanPurposeProject #OPP #BeachCleanup #Innovation #Sustainability #Community #StartTodaySaveTomorrow #PollutionToSolution

Each year, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Global Internship Award (GIA) offers recipients both practical experience and #global exposure at leading maritime multinationals 💻 Over the course of 12 weeks, students will be mentored by industry practitioners on meaningful projects and even work abroad for up to six weeks 🌎 Catch the highlights of the MPA GIA Alumni Networking Reception 2024 and gain insight into the learning experiences of past award recipients 🎤  Registrations for the 2025 cycle are now open till December 2024. We encourage all eligible students to apply today to gain an enriching maritime experience and valuable career opportunities 🚢 https://lnkd.in/gEyTZfER #MaritimeSG #youth #internship

The global supply chain is constantly changing, shaped by manufacturers around the world striving to limit risk, build resilience, manage costs, and explore new markets for production. As many manufacturers seek to reduce their dependence on a single supply source, Southeast Asia is emerging as a prominent manufacturing hub, presenting opportunities for logistics companies. This morning, Fox Chu, Partner from McKinsey & Company shared the latest findings on supply chain reconfiguration, trade flow change in Southeast Asia, and implications to the logistics eco-system to 100 leaders from the maritime industry as part of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) 𝗖-𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. We thank the industry leaders for taking time to attend, and McKinsey & Company for being our knowledge partner.

In this second episode of our video series with RICE Media to showcase “Made in Singapore” maritime innovations, we spoke with underwater #autonomous robotics solutions provider BeeX to learn how they are revolutionising the industry. From enhancing diver safety to efficiently scaling up underwater inspections and even reducing the sector’s carbon footprint, BeeX’s robots play a complementary yet crucial role in aiding divers to safeguard the integrity of important subsea assets. Huge thanks to Grace Chia, Goh Eng Wei and the BeeX team for this exciting partnership. #MaritimeSG #digitalisation #innovation

Congratulations to the winning teams of the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Following a period of mentorship by seasoned executives from the four sponsor companies, the top three teams of each company presented their proposals to a panel of judges. Go behind-the-scenes into the thick of the competition, where students pitted their knowledge and problem-solving skills against challenges faced by the industry. Hear what the students and judges have to say about their experience. We thank CMA CGM, Pacific Carriers Limited, Petredec Group and TotalEnergies Marine Fuels for nurturing the interests of the students.

Congratulations to all the finalists of the MaritimeONE Case Summit 2024 for your innovative proposals to address challenges in the maritime sector!   I would also like to congratulate MaritimeONE Singapore for achieving the highest participation rate in the Case Summit, since its inception in 2019. Over 400 students across more than 120 teams from our local public universities and polytechnics took part this year. While challenges - especially in the areas of digitalisation and sustainability - are adrift in the maritime sector, these present exciting opportunities for learning and development for our youths interested in pursuing a career in the industry. Looking forward to seeing more great solutions coming from our next generation of maritime talent!

Last Friday, Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Food Bank Singapore (FBSG) to strengthen our ongoing partnership, as part of the MaritimeONE Scholars’ Advance initiative that allows scholars to give back to the community.   FBSG plays a key role in the reduction of food wastage and food insecurity in Singapore through its advocacy and community engagement, sourcing of essential food items from food donation drives, and working with volunteers to assist in the packing and distribution of food to beneficiaries all around Singapore.   Through our collaboration, MaritimeONE Scholars will engage in door-to-door deliveries of food bundles, which generates awareness of food insecurity in Singapore, fosters meaningful interactions between the beneficiaries and fellow scholars, and instills within them the importance of giving back to the community.   We look forward to working closely alongside FBSG in the years to come! #MaritimeSG #youth #givingback #FoodBankSingapore #FBSG