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annual
report
2014/15
30YEARS
SINGAPORE
SHIPPING
ASSOCIATION ON
NAVIGATING THE FUTURE
Alongside Singapore for over 50 years
SSA Mission Statement
CONTENTS 02
30 Years of SSA 04
President’s Report 14
Council Members 18
SSA Secretariat 20
Organisation Chart 22
Activities Report 24
Administrative Committees’ Report 27
Operational Committees’ Report 40
Port & Shipping Statistics 62
Membership Summary 64
Fleet Statistics Summary 69
Ordinary Members 70
Associate Members 128
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01
SSA MISSION
STATEMENT
AS AN FOR THE
ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY
The Association will protect and promote the The Association will take the views of the maritime
interests of its members. It will undertake maritime industry as a whole. It will play its role to promote
related activities which are relevant and beneficial the maritime interests in Singapore and the rest of
to its members. the world. To do so, the Association will cooperate
and actively engage other maritime stakeholders
both locally and globally.
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SSA MISSION STATEMENT
FOR
FOR
INTERNATIONAL
SINGAPORE
SHIPPING
The Association will work closely with the The Association will cooperate with governmental
government of Singapore to protect the extensive and non-governmental organisations to promote
maritime interests of Singapore and to promote freedom of the sea, safety at sea and to protect the
Singapore as a major hub port and premier environment.
International Maritime Centre.
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02
30 YEARS
OF SSA Singapore Shipping Association
commemorates 30 years of
service to the industry
Not many people may know this today,
but prior to 1985, Singapore’s maritime
landscape was fragmented, as there
five very different shipping organisations
representing different interests – each
organization had its own goals and
objectives, making discussions with
government agencies less productive
and more inefficient.
The Singapore shipping community
felt that they needed to build up a
stronger voice, especially when raising
issues to the government and maritime-
related agencies.
On 29 January 1985, the Singapore
National Shipping Association (SNSA) was
formed from an amalgamation of the five
associations, namely:
The Singapore Shipping Association
(formed in May 1953) which acted
primarily for shipowners in the Singapore-
Indonesia trade;
The Singapore Shipowners Association
(formed in 1955) which represented the
interests of foreign shipping companies
involved in the Far East-Europe trade;
The Singapore Barges and Tugs
Association (formed in 1973) which drew
its membership from domestic tug and
barge operators;
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The Ship Agents and Shipbrokers to develop an international maritime members. In this all-encompassing
Association of Singapore (formed programme to change the face of association, academics, specialists
in 1978) championed the cause of Singapore’s maritime industry. and retired industry professionals
bona fide shipping agents; and may sign up as individual members,
The Singapore National Shipowners’ In light of such policy changes, while those who have done the
Association (formed in 1979) which the Maritime and Port Authority of association proud are inducted
represented shipowners and the Singapore (MPA) was established in as honorary members. As of
shipping trade irrespective of the types February 1996 as a statutory board 31 March 2015, there are 277
and services. under the auspices of the Ministry of Ordinary, 194 Associate, 1 Ordinary
Located in the NOL Building, the Transport by merging the National and 3 Honorary members in its
SNSA started with around 135 Maritime Board, Marine Department membership.
companies in its membership and and regulatory departments of Port
comprised mainly of shipowners, of Singapore Authority (PSA). The The SSA is fortunate to have
ship managers, tug and barge MPA would take on the role as Port dedicated and committed members
operators and shipping agents. The Regulator, National Sea Transport who have stepped up in growing
association was helmed by Mr Lua Representative in the international numbers through the years to
Cheng Eng, CEO of Neptune Orient arena and champion Singapore’s volunteer their expertise on its
Lines Ltd, who would remain as aspiration to be a global hub port and Council, Operational Committees,
the Association’s longest serving a top International Maritime Centre. Sub-Committees and ad hoc
President from 1985 to 2003. Meanwhile, PSA was restructured as Working Groups to advance the
PSA Corporation Limited as a port interests of Singapore’s shipping
Of particular note was the fact and terminal operator. industry. Through their active
that the SNSA secretariat started participation, the committee
with just 3 staff, one of whom To support these changes, and to members have helped to streamline
was Mr Daniel Tan who served better meet the changing needs of its daily operations, enhance efficiency
the secretariat since day 1 of the growing membership, the SNSA also and establish the SSA’s position as a
SNSA till his retirement as Executive underwent a restructuring exercise. thought leader on a host of technical
Director in August 2014. Today, the As a result, in 1997, the SNSA was and operational issues, allowing it
SSA Secretariat has grown to a renamed the “Singapore Shipping to take a lead role in formulating a
current staff strength of 13. Association” – this renewed and national position on regulatory issues
revamped Association would speak and international conventions.
A Plan Comes Together with one voice on both domestic
Due to the severity of Singapore’s and international issues, and expand Over the years the various
recession of the mid-1980s, the its membership to ancillary services committees have been tweaked
government appointed an Economic supporting the maritime industry, with to respond to changing industry
Committee headed by then Minister co-opted representation in the council. requirements. Currently the main
of State for Defence and Trade and Operational Committees within the
Industry Mr Lee Hsien Loong, with Today, the SSA is the most inclusive SSA are as follows:
the task of identifying Singapore’s shipping association in the region.
competitive strengths and Shipowners, operators, ship International Committee which
shortcomings and to propose policy managers and shipping agents are deals with international and
changes to reclaim Singapore’s accepted as ordinary members, while macroeconomic issues affecting
competitive edge. Amongst its those in ancillary services, including the shipping industry;
many pronged deliberations, the P&I clubs, banks, classification Services Committee which
Economic Committee worked with societies, insurance companies, legal addresses domestic issues arising
then Trade Development Board, now firms, shipbuilders, ship repairers and from ship operations and port
International Enterprise Singapore, ship suppliers, can join as associate services, cruise industry, bunkering
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as well as training for shore-based
staff;
Technical Committee which
focuses on technical,
environmental, maritime safety &
security matters, mostly relating
to developments at the
International Maritime Organization
(IMO) and growing concerns with
the spike of piracy incidents;
Legal and Insurance Committee
reviews international legal
and liability regimes developments
that affect Singapore-based ship
operators; and
Offshore Services Committee to
reflect the growing importance of
the offshore sector and groomed to take over leadership its long-held dream of having its
Singapore’s role in its positions in the Council. Starting off own premises. Located in the heart
development; and as an ad hoc group, the YEG was of the city, it is within reach for most
Young Executives Group which formally established in 2006 with a members, making it a focal point for
provides a platform for staff of proper organizational structure, its the SSA’s expanding membership.
SSA member companies below own office bearers and clear terms
45 years of age to come together of reference. Subsequently, it was Manpower Development
to organise educational, inducted as a full SSA Committee Initiatives
networking and community in 2012. In terms of activities, the To raise the profile of the maritime
outreach activities for YEG has an active annual schedule – industry, the SSA has been an
the membership. volunteering to speak at educational active participant and supporter
talks, gathering to network at of the Maritime Outreach Network
Securing the future cocktail events, organizing the ever (MaritimeONE) since its inception
While the association appreciates popular bowling tournament for in 2007.
the value of experience, it also the SSA membership and frequent
recognises the importance of self outreach programs to the less Together with the Singapore
renewal. In 2006, Mr S.S. Teo as fortunate. Maritime Foundation, Maritime and
president pushed for the amendment Port Authority of Singapore and
to the SSA constitution to limit the As change is the only constant in Association of Singapore Marine
term of the president to a maximum this dynamic maritime industry, this Industries, this partnership has
of three consecutive terms or 6 process of self-renewal helps to synergised its efforts in heightening
years, thereby ensuring that there ensure that the SSA has a sustained awareness and publicising the
would be sustained opportunities for pool of leaders coming forth to myriad career opportunities of our
leadership renewal and fresh ideas. represent Singapore’s shipping vibrant maritime industry to the
industry. general public, with a particular
At this same time, this Council also focus on our young people.
set up the SSA Young Executives In 2005, the Association took a Initiatives include but are not
Group (YEG), with the intention of bold move and purchased its own restricted to offering scholarships,
identifying a new generation to be premises at 59 Tras Street, fulfilling organising career talks in schools,
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sea tours, visits to maritime-related in Singapore Maritime Academy’s In the Association’s efforts
establishments and producing (SMA) diploma courses and to promote the interests of
publications, radio and cinema Singapore Management University its members and to enhance
advertisements. These initiatives students selecting to undertake the Singapore’s competitiveness
are ever-evolving, but are always Maritime Economics as an International Maritime
seeking to bump up the ‘wow factor’ Concentration route; Centre, the SSA maintains a close
and to attract more talent to our Travel bursaries for needy working relationship with various
industry. students who travel to Norway for government agencies, such as
their exchange programme under the MPA, Singapore Customs,
As a measure of the Association’s Nanyang Technological the Immigration and Checkpoints
commitment towards supporting University’s Bachelor of Science Authority, the Republic of Singapore
education and encouragement of (Maritime Studies) programme; and Navy and Police Coast Guard.
local youth to join the maritime Book vouchers for top graduands In particular, the SSA has been
industry, these are some key of SMA diploma courses. very honoured to be called upon
initiatives which the SSA is by the MPA to provide industry
participating in currently: Raising SSA’s profile in perspectives on a multitude
national and international of projects – from providing
Tripartite Maritime Manpower maritime fora suggestions to enhance safe
Taskforce (Seafaring) and Tripartite Over the past decades, the navigation in Singapore waters, to
Maritime Manpower Taskforce Association has nurtured and deliberating on every aspect of the
(Shore); developed close relationships with a Maritime Labour Convention and
MaritimeONE scholarships for large number of stakeholders, both other IMO conventions to organising
polytechnic students embarking local and foreign. the Singapore Maritime Week.
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In our ongoing efforts to help ASF - with the ASF membership Some good things will
safeguard ships and our seafaring estimated to control about 50% of remain status quo
community, the SSA also maintains the world merchant fleet today, it As the SSA commemorates its
strong working relations with the has become even more vital for the 30th year of service to the maritime
Regional Agreement on Combating Asian voice to be heard. industry and ever-evolving to meet
Piracy and Armed Robbery Against our members changing needs, the
Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information International Chamber of Association is pleased to assure its
Sharing Centre and the multi- Shipping (ICS) members that it would continue to
national Information Sharing Centre organise its quarterly cocktails and
(IFC) based in Singapore. The SSA is a member of the ICS, annual dinners, tea talks, seminars
the principal international trade and other networking events which
These regular dialogue sessions with association for shipowners, where the membership has been so
our local partners have been very it has been taking an increasingly supportive of. It will also continue to
fruitful in resolving industry-wide active role. Mr Esben Poulsson, SSA provide opportunities for dedicated
shipping problems and ensured a Honorary Secretary represents the and committed members to serve
common understanding of the needs Association on the Board of the ICS in on the Association’s Council,
and issues within the industry. London and since 2012, is one of four Operational Committees, Sub-
Vice Chairmen. As he said in a press Committees and Work Groups so
On the regional and international statement, “The SSA is committed that together, we can continue to
front, the SSA plays an active to making a meaningful contribution promote the Association’s mission
role in the Federation of ASEAN to the working of the ICS and I hope and goals and strive for greater
Shipowners Associations (FASA), that through my appointment, I can heights for our industry.
boosted by fact that its Executive add value to this effort. Singapore has
Director also serves as FASA’s become a major international maritime Last but not least, sincere
Secretary General. centre and so it is not only important appreciation and thanks go out to
for its voice to be heard internationally each and every individual who had
Asian Shipowners Forum (ASF) but for Singapore to help influence played a part in the Association’s
the growth and development of world journey thus far. Thank you for your
In 1997, on behalf of FASA, the SSA shipping.” efforts and continued support.
played host to the 6th ASF. Over 150
representatives from shipowners’ International Maritime
associations in seven Asian regions
attended the two-day meeting.
Organization (IMO)
Happy
Birthday
The SSA does not have a permanent
In 2004, the SSA hosted the ASF’s seat nor observer status at the IMO.
annual gathering a second time. The However, the Association is still able
SSA!
13th ASF will be remembered for to participate actively as a member
years to come, as the heads of the of the Singapore delegation led
ASF delegation were received by by MPA. The MPA also organises
then Singapore Prime Minister Mr.
Goh Chok Tong while President S. R.
Nathan hosted them to dinner and a
pre- and post-meeting briefings
of IMO’s Marine Environment
Protection Committee (MEPC) and
To more
garden party at the Istana.
Acting through FASA, SSA continues
Maritime Safety (MSC) meetings so
that members of the SSA are kept
updated on the latest developments
good years!
to actively promote and support the at the IMO.
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KEY MILESTONES 1985-2015
As the industry expanded,
associate members were admitted
to the SNSA. Initially limited to The SNSA Training Institute
a select few, the definition was was set up to provide short
steadily broadened. Following the development courses for
association’s restructuring in 1996, shore-based staff. Initially
any company aligned with the running just 2 courses in
shipping industry can join as an shipping documentation
associate member. and operations, the
executive development
The founding Council when the SNSA was formed The SNSA was appointed secretariat programme has been
from 5 existing shipping related associations on for the Singapore Maritime offering 15 courses since
29 January 1985. In the same year, SNSA was Employers’ Federation (SMEF), 2011 with MPA Maritime
admitted as a member of the Federation of ASEAN the sole trade union representing Cluster Fund support for
Shipowners Associations (FASA). maritime employers in Singapore. eligible participants.
1985 1986 1988 1991
SNSA held its 1st anniversary dinner on 2 June. Guest of Honour was Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister
of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry.
In the same year (1986), SNSA established the Registry of Accredited Shipping Agents. It also
introduced a Guide to Shipping Agency Fees (such as B/L fees) to deter price undercutting
amongst its members. This was abolished in 2006 in light of the Singapore Competition Act which
came into force.
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The SNSA became the
permanent secretariat for Following a major restructuring,
FASA, the association’s first the Singapore Shipping
permanent home in 21 years. Association (SSA) was formed
With this responsibility, the to replace the SNSA as the
SNSA (and in later years SSA) representative of the shipping
Executive Director takes on community. With the revamp,
the role of Secretary General the association has a new logo,
of FASA. In the past the FASA a new constitution and a new There was a change of guard at
secretariat was rotated along committee structure, in line with the SSA as Mr Teo Siong Seng
with the chairmanship among Singapore’s aspiration to be an succeeded Mr Lua Cheng Eng as
the member countries. international maritime centre. SSA President.
1992 1996 1997 2000 2003
The Singapore Bunkering Procedure The SSA officially rejoined
(SBP) was developed jointly by the as a member of the
SNSA and the then Port of Singapore International Chamber
Authority to safeguard the interests of of Shipping (ICS), the
buyers lifting bunkers in Singapore. It principal international
became a national standard, the CP 60, trade association for
when it was adopted by the Productivity shipowners.
and Standards Board in 1996 and later
updated as SS600:2008 and SS600:2014
. Being the only national standard in the
world, it was used by the International
Organisation for Standardisation as Also in 1992, the Asian Shipowners
a basis for the development of the Forum was formed to bring together
ISO 13739 Petroleum Products — shipowners in the region. SSA joined
Procedures for the Transfer of Bunker the ASF as a member of the FASA bloc.
Fuel to Ships.
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KEY MILESTONES 1985-2015
The constitution was amended to expand the membership to
individuals and to limit the president’s term in office to a maximum
of three consecutive terms. In addition, amendments were
incorporated giving the SSA Council greater flexibility in forming
operational committees to address the association’s needs.
SSA hosted the 13th Asian Shipowners Forum. The
highlight for the meeting delegation was being
received by then Singapore Prime Minister Mr Goh
Chok Tong and hosted to a dinner and garden party
in the Istana by President S. R. Nathan. The SSA Young Executives Group (YEG) was established.
2004 2005 2006 2007
The MaritimeONE initiative was launched drawing
together SMF, MPA, ASMI and SSA to work towards
collectively raising awareness of the maritime industry
as well as to profile education and career opportunities
to the students and committed individuals. SSA
President Mr S. S. Teo was its founding Chairman.
SSA realized its long-held dream of having its
own premises when it purchased a 3,500sqft
conservation building at Tras Street in Tanjong
Pagar. Located in the heart of the city, it is within
reach for most members, making it a focal point for
the SSA’s expanding membership.
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The Singapore War Risk Mutual was
established with the support of the SSA. SSA
had mooted the idea to strengthen Singapore’s
offerings in the marine insurance sector.
Mr Patrick Phoon, who had
been serving on the Council
A new logo was also unveiled in keeping
continuously since 1991, takes SSA was lead organiser of the panel with SSA’s forward-going direction as the
over the helm from Mr S.S. Teo. discussion that launched the Maritime continued active voice of the Singapore
Labour Convention. Broadcasted globally shipping industry. By being anticipative,
from the bridge of ‘APL Yangshan’, Dr leading and collaborative, SSA continues to
Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, Director serve and support the interest of its members
of International Labour Organization’s through meaningful regular dialogue with the
(ILO) International Labour Standards Singapore government and other maritime
Department, led the discussion with associations. SSA helps Singapore to
representatives from MPA, SSA and become the leading International Maritime
Singapore Maritime Officers Union. Centre by navigating the future.
2010 2011 2013 2014 2015
The SSA celebrates Mr Daniel Tan, Executive Director of the SSA
its 25th anniversary retires after 29 years. Mr Michael Phoon takes
with a gala dinner over the running of the Secretariat.
at the newly opened
Marina Bay Sands In 2014, the SSA organisesd its largest gala
ballroom which was dinner to date on its 29th anniversary. Graced
graced by Deputy by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport the
Prime Minister Mr dinner was attended by over 2100 attendees.
Teo Chee Hean and
attended by over
2000 people.
As the SSA’s membership becomes more international, the SSA
constitution was amended to allow a representative, who is either
a Singaporean or a Permanent Resident, from an ordinary member
company to stand for election as president of the SSA Council.
SINGAPORE SHIPPING ASSOCIATION
Annual Report 2014/15 13THE PRESIDENT REPORT 03 PRESIDENT’S REPORT “Singapore’s shipping sector is gathering significant attention, and as momentum builds, it is timely that SSA has invested in fresh talent to take us to the next level.“
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
GENERAL OUTLOOK position as one of the world’s busiest
container ports, handling more
While the prospect for the global
shipping industry remains generally than 33.9 million TEUs in 2014, an “ ..SSA must lead,
weak, with freight rates still
depressed, and there are still many
increase of 30.9% from a low of 25.9
million TEUs in 2009. and set the
challenges looming on the horizon,
today’s global economic climate is The Singapore Registry of Ships
direction for our
very much improved compared with
the dark days of 2008 and 2009.
(SRS) remains among the top ten
registries in the world - besides
industry…”
having a young fleet, the SRS is
On the home front, I was very well known as a quality registry • Vision of International
pleased to note that a recent report with high standards. engagement, and not just
by Norwegian consulting firm
Despite a shift in focus on quality
presence
Menon ranked Singapore as the
world’s most important maritime over quantity in recent years, the
capital. While there remains room bunkering industry continues to • Crafting the cornerstones
for improvement, especially with perform relatively well, with more of an International
regard to maritime technology, than 42.416 million tonnes of Maritime Centre
maritime finance and law, the bunkers delivered in 2014.
report named Singapore as the
most attractive and competitive
city for the maritime industry, GROWING SINGAPORE AS
given the ease of doing business AN IMC
here and the complete maritime To strengthen Singapore as an IMC,
cluster. Furthermore, the Singapore the SSA, under the guidance of
economy grew a moderate 2.6 per the SSA Council (2013/2015), has
cent in the first three months of identified areas among Singapore’s
2015 over the same period a year maritime clusters that can benefit
ago, and that GDP is projected to from additional incentives in order
grow between 2% to 4% for the to grow. In particular, SSA has
rest of the year. identified the fields of ship financing
and ship insurance as being in
In this regard, I am confident that need of greater encouragement in
Singapore’s shipping industry as a order to grow.
whole will be able to remain on an
even keel and stay the course. To this end, I was very pleased by
the launch of the first Singapore-
THE SINGAPORE SCENE based national mutual war risks
Collectively, Singapore’s insurer, the new Singapore War
achievements have reinforced Risks Mutual (SWRM) Class, in
Singapore’s role as an International February this year.
Maritime Centre (IMC).
With the establishment of this
Singapore has maintained its position dedicated facility, Singapore
as an important global hub port will now join the ranks of other
with vessel arrivals of just over 2.37 leading maritime nations – in
billion GT and 581.3 million tonnes addition to benefiting from real-
of seaborne cargo carried. The Port time advice, service and claims
of Singapore also maintained its handling, participating Singapore
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shipowners will also benefit from your interests as we continue to also entertained visits from national
flexible coverage and greater control strive to enhance Singapore’s organisations such as the Japanese
over their war risk insurance cover at competitiveness as an IMC. Shipowners’ Association, the Korea
competitive rates. Port Tugboat Future Policy Forum
A Growing Voice and senior executives of State-
Forming Strategic Alliances Owned enterprises and government
Over the past two decades, the officials from Guangdong, China.
The Association has continued Association has nurtured and
to build on our critical strategic developed close relationships with
partnerships with other industry a large number of stakeholders, INTERNATIONAL
stakeholders such as Ministry of not only local but also foreign and DEVELOPMENTS
Transport (MOT), the Maritime international ones. As shipping is a global industry, the
and Port Authority of Singapore Association has had to pay close
(MPA), the Ministry of Manpower In the spirit of ASEAN solidarity, attention to global and regional
(MOM), the Singapore Workforce we are active members of the issues which may have an impact
Development Agency (WDA), the Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ on Singapore’s shipping industry.
Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA), Associations (FASA). At the In particular, the Association has
the Association of Singapore Marine regional level, working through been very concerned with the ever-
Industries (ASMI), the Singapore FASA, the Association has also present threat of piracy and armed
Chamber of Maritime Arbitration worked tirelessly at developing robbery against ships. We were also
(SCMA) and the Singapore Maritime and maintaining a close working actively engaged in discussions
Foundation (SMF). relationship with the members of at the International Maritime
the Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF), Organization (IMO) relating to the
In particular, in the long-term interests where SSA is the chair of the ASF reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
of maintaining Singapore as an IMC, Safe Navigation & Environment emission from ships, as well as the
SSA has continued to work closely Committee. implementation of the International
with its tripartite partners in ongoing Convention for the Control and
efforts to actively promote the maritime SSA is also an active and Management of Ships’ Ballast
industry and seafaring careers as viable enthusiastic participant on the Water and Sediments (the Ballast
and attractive choices for Singaporean global stage. Following the election Water Convention).
school leavers. of SSA to the Board of Directors
of the International Chamber of Piracy & Armed Robbery
Also, the Association was very Shipping (ICS) in May 2012, we
pleased to have the opportunity have been engaged in discussions Maritime piracy and armed
to express its support for the at the ICS on issues of concern robbery remains a huge threat to
Competition Commission of to the global shipping industry. international shipping. Not only
Singapore’s proposed renewal of Drawing on the considerable does the threat of piracy and armed
the Block Exemption Order for Liner experience and expertise of its robbery threaten the lives and safety
Shipping Agreements. members, representatives from of our seafarers, but it also increases
the SSA have also been active the risk of pollution to our marine
In addition, as part of your members of the Singapore environment.
Association’s commitment towards delegation to the IMO.
promoting Singapore as an IMC, SSA Whilst we were pleased to note that
has worked very closely with MPA I am also pleased to report that the situation off the coasts of Africa
to produce a National Geographic your Association has played host appears to be under control, we
documentary, “Inside Maritime to delegations from various foreign have noted with great concern that
Singapore”, which will premiere on organisations – in addition to a number of prominent maritime
the National Geographic Channels courtesy calls from international organisations have made statements
tonight, 30 June 2015, at 7:00PM! By bodies such as ICS, UK Chamber on the situation in the Straits of
leveraging on these critical strategic of Shipping of Shipping, IACS, Malacca and the South China
partnerships, we actively promote INTERTANKO and BIMCO, we have Sea that have painted a picture of
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unchecked lawlessness and extreme concerns over the implementation As you may know, Mr. Michael
danger to all who sail these waters. and enforcement of the Ballast Phoon has taken on the role of
Water Convention. Executive Director. In addition, the
In view of this, the Association has Association also appointed a full
prepared a Technical Report with Nonetheless, the SSA will continue time Technical Director, Capt. Ang
detailed analysis using available public to support the work of the Chin Eng, who will be responsible for
data in an attempt to assess and International Maritime Organization, ensuring the Association maintains
judge the validity and/or justification which has demonstrated that it its pledge of delivering a high level
of these claims. It is to be hoped that can take the lead in developing of technical advice and service to its
this Technical Report will help SSA pro-active and practical regulatory members against a rapidly changing
members and other stakeholders measures for global application. international regulatory landscape.
will be better equipped to adopt a
balanced view and be more discerning
when reading reports of maritime OUR ASSOCIATION CONCLUSION
piracy and armed robbery. Our Association’s membership has My fellow Councillors and the
continued to grow as more maritime volunteers serving on the Association’s
Environmental Measures related companies set up their base Committees and Sub-Committees
in Singapore. As of 1st June 2015, have given me tremendous support.
In the interest of ensuring a level we have 474 Members, comprising Without their dedication, hard work
playing field, SSA continues to 280 Ordinary Members, 194 and excellent support in promoting
stand by its position that any global Associate Members and 2 Individual the interests of the Association, the
environmental regulations that have Members. The Association also has SSA would not have been able to
been adopted must be practical, 3 Honorary Members, namely: Mrs. accomplish its goals.
implementable and sustainable. Lim Hwee Hua, Mr. Ong Kok Wah
Such regulations should also be and Mr. Yeo Cheow Tong. I would like to take this opportunity
subjected to a full and rigorous cost to thank them for taking the time
- benefit analysis. The SSA’s Young Executives Group away from their own careers to
In this regard, following the vote (YEG), which just celebrated its 9th support the efforts of the SSA.
in the European Parliament, anniversary in May this year, now
adopting a regional EU Regulation stands at over 1000 members. We I would also like to thank all our
on the Monitoring, Reporting and hope that these young maritime members whom I am deeply
Verification (MRV) of individual ship professionals will continue to grateful for the continued support
emissions of CO2, the Association make enthusiastic and positive given to our Association.
joined the ICS, BIMCO and contributions to Singapore’s
Intercargo in expressing its dismay shipping industry. Last but not least, I would also
of the outcome. In particular, the like to thank the Secretariat for the
Association expressed its deep This year, the SSA Newsletter efficient discharge of their duties.
concern at the EU’s insistence “Waves” turned 8. By drawing on
in incorporating controversial contributions from SSA members,
elements, such as the publication journalists and other industry
of commercially sensitive data on experts, Waves continues to
all ships trading to the EU – an idea ensure that provide SSA members
which had previously been rejected with updated information on the
by the majority of IMO governments Association and developments in the
at the 67th meeting of the IMO shipping industry.
Marine Environment Protection
Committee in October 2014. Singapore’s shipping sector is
gathering significant attention, and
Similarly, the Association has as momentum builds, it is timely Mr. Patrick Phoon
expressed concern that the IMO has that SSA has invested in fresh President,
yet to adequately address industry’s talent to take us to the next level. Singapore Shipping Association
SINGAPORE SHIPPING ASSOCIATION
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COUNCILLOR & CHAIRMAN
OF LEGAL & INSURANCE
COMMITTEE
Partner
COUNCIL
Allen & Gledhill LLP
MEMBERS
Mr. Patrick Phoon Ms. Lisa Teo Mr. Rene Piil Pedersen
PRESIDENT HONORARY TREASURER COUNCILLOR & CHAIRMAN OF
Deputy Managing Director Executive Director, Corporate Development INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
Evergreen Shipping Agency Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd Director, Group Public Affairs
(Singapore) Pte Ltd Maersk Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr. Esben Poulsson Mr. Toshio Kurashiki
HONORARY SECRETARY COUNCILLOR
Chairman Managing Director
AVRA International Pte Ltd Nippon Kaiji Kyokai Singapore Pte. Ltd.
“ ...ensuring the compliance
with international standards
and beyond...”
• Realizing safer, greener,
and more efficient ships
• Bridge between Singapore
and global R&D
18 SINGAPORE SHIPPING ASSOCIATION
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Mr. Lee Keng Mun Ms. Katie Men
COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR & CHAIRMAN
Head of Shipping Asia OF YOUNG EXECUTIVES
HSH Nordbank AG, Singapore Branch GROUP COMMITTEE
Managing Director
Iseaco Holdings Pte Ltd
(Singapore)
“ ...business goes to where
the money goes to...”
• Deepening debt & equity capital
markets for maritime growth
• Implementing the pillar of
maritime finance
Mr. Tan Chin Hee Mr. Aloysius Seow
COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR & CHAIRMAN OF
Executive Director SERVICES COMMITTEE
Pacific Carriers Limited Chief Operating Officer
Ocean Tankers Pte Ltd
“…To remain as a leading
maritime nation, Maritime
Singapore has to be nimble
and adapt to changes...”
• Bringing expertise into
Singapore War Risk Mutual
• Implementing the pillar of
maritime insurance
Mr. Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt Mr. Neil Glenn
COUNCILLOR & CHAIRMAN OF COUNCILLOR & CHAIRMAN OF
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OFFSHORE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chief Executive Officer Managing Director
Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Ltd
(resigned w.e.f. 31 December 2014)
SINGAPORE SHIPPING ASSOCIATION
Annual Report 2014/15 1905 Elson Khoo
MANAGER (ACCOUNTS & ADMIN)
SSA
SECRETARIAT
Mr. Michael Phoon Marianne Choo
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENERAL MANAGER
“Honoured to be part of an
energetic, dynamic and
passionate team to shape
the future of Singapore’s
maritime industry. We
shall aspire and inspire
to ensure Maritime
Singapore continues to
grow and prosper“
Capt. Ang Chin Eng Quek Tsui Chiang
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ASSISTANT MANAGER
“We have a
wonderful team
at SSA”
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Gena Lim Lau Ying Wen
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
“ The prospect of
being in one
of the world ‘s
busiest industry
is very exciting”
Jolyn Teo Pei Shan Juliana Lim Siti Noraini Zaini
EXECUTIVE OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS) (CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS)
Marissa Enriquez Kunasekaran
ACCOUNTS & ADMIN EXECUTIVE ADMIN EXECUTIVE
“Creativity, innovation,
connected, teamwork,
leadership, training
provider, that’s no
other than SSA...., the
heart of the shipping
industry in Singapore”
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ORGANISATION
International
Committee
CHART Technical
Committee
Operational
Committees
Services
Committee
General
Membership Council
Legal &
Insurance
Committee
Administrative
Committees
Offshore
Services
Finance, Committee
General Investment
Affairs & Audit
Young
Executives
Group
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Operations Maritime
Environmental Tanker
Training & Safety &
Sub- Panel Sub-
Manning Sub- Security Sub-
Committee Committee
Committee Committee
Ship
Operations &
Port Services Bunkering Sub- Cruise Sub-
Sub-Committee Committee Committee
Secretariat
Training
Development &
Education Sub-
Committee
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07
ACTIVITIES
REPORT
“Over the past two decades, the
Association has nurtured and
developed close relationships with
a large number of stakeholders,
not only local but also foreign and
international ones.“
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SSA ACTIVITIES 2014/2015
ANNUAL GENERAL Report ended 31 December 2014. Mr. Patrick Phoon and Mr. Ong Kok
MEETING (AGM) The AGM re-appointed M/S Wah to the SSA Board of Trustees.
The SSA 18th AGM was held on 3 Rohan Mah and partners as the
July 2014 at the Marina Mandarin Association’s external auditors COUNCIL
Hotel Singapore. It was attended by and M/S Allen and Gledhill as During the period in review,
115 Ordinary, 20 Associate Members its honorary legal advisor for Mr. Carsten Ostenfeldt resigned
and 1 Individual Member. The 2014/2015.The Meeting unanimously from the Council on 31 December
Meeting adopted the SSA Annual re-appointed Mr. Teo Siong Seng, 2014. The Council accorded votes
Report (2013/2014) and Financial Mr. Aloysius Seow, of appreciation to Mr. Carsten
Ostenfeldt who was also Chairman
of the SSA TechnicalCommittee, for
his past contributions and support
and wished him well in his new
endeavours.
STANDING (L-R): SEATED (L-R):
Mr. Tan Chin Hee, Ms. Lisa Teo,
Mr. Aloysius Seow, Mr. Patrick Phoon,
Mr. Rene Piil Pedersen, Mr. Esben Poulsson
Ms. Gina Lee-Wan,
Mr. Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt,
Ms. Katie Men,
Mr. Neil Glenn,
Mr. Lee Keng Mun
ABSENT
Mr. Toshio Kurashiki
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Currently, the composition of the SSA Council (2013/2015) is as follows:
President Mr. Patrick Phoon
Deputy Managing Director,
Evergreen Shipping Agency (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Honorary Secretary, Mr. Esben Poulsson
Chairman of General Affairs Chairman,
Committee AVRA International Pte Ltd
Honorary Treasurer and Ms. Lisa Teo
Chairman of Finance, Executive Director, Corporate Development,
Investment and Audit Committee Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd
Chairman of International Mr. Rene Piil Pedersen
Committee Director, Group Public Affairs,
Maersk Singapore Pte Ltd
Chairman of Legal and Ms. Gina Lee-Wan
Insurance Committee Partner,
Allen and Gledhill LLP
Chairman of Offshore Mr. Neil Glenn
Services Committee Managing Director,
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Ltd
Chairman of Services Mr. Aloysius Seow
The Council Committee Chief Operating Officer,
Ocean Tankers Pte Ltd
met once every
Chairman of Technical Mr. Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt
two months. Committee Managing Director,
It reviewed the Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd
reports of the two Chairman of YEG Committee Ms. Katie Men
Managing Director,
administrative Iseaco Holdings Pte Ltd
committees and Council Members Mr. Lee Keng Mun
six operational Head of Shipping Asia,
HSH Nordbank AG, Singapore Branch
committees, and
decided on all Mr. Toshio Kurashiki
Managing Director,
major policy Nippon Kaiji Kyokai Singapore Pte Ltd
decisions for the Mr. Tan Chin Hee
Director,
Association. Pacific Carriers Limited
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COMMITTEES’ REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES’ REPORT
GENERAL AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
The General Affairs Committee
“..we have to build was headed by the Honorary
SSA credentials Secretary, Mr Esben Poulsson
and supported by Councillor and
with broader YEG Committee Chairman, Ms
Katie Men. All matters relating to
engagements...” the Association’s public relations,
collaterals, social activities and
the Secretariat’s administrative
• International Ambassador,
affairs comes under their area of
bringing SSA into Americas, responsibility.
establishing SSA into Europe
• Awareness and PR for SSA Membership
As of 1 June 2015, the Membership of the SSA stood at 474 members
280 194 2 3
ASSOCIATE IINDIVIDUAL HONORARY
ORDINARY
MEMBERS MEMBERS MEMBERS
MEMBERS
The 3 Honorary Members, namely:
Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Mr Ong Kok Wah and Mr Yeo Cheow Tong.
The Association welcomed 21 new members into the Association since the
last AGM. During the same period, 20 members had resigned.
Mr. Esben Poulsson
CHAIRMAN
AVRA International Pte Ltd
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SSA Secretariat Associations (FASA) and the Safe available on the website.
Navigation and Environment
The SSA Secretariat is supported Committee (SNEC) of the Asian The Association publishes a
by a staff of 13 which is headed Shipowners’ Forum (ASF). quarterly newsletter, “Waves” which
by its new Executive Director, Mr is distributed in both electronic and
Michael Phoon who came onboard Corporate Communications paper formats to all SSA members
on 1 August 2014. He succeeded and the maritime community at large.
Mr Daniel Tan who had retired after The Secretariat continues to Over the past year, members and
29 years of dedicated service to the maintain the SSA website at http:// journalists were invited to contribute
Association. www.ssa.org.sg, which provides thought provoking and informative
regular updates and information on articles on themes of ‘Ballast Water
On 15 April 2015, the SSA also the Association’s latest activities Management Convention’ as well as
appointed a full time Technical such as seminars, talks, courses and a look back over the past 30 years to
Director, Capt Ang Chin Eng who other social events. SSA circulars commemorate the Association’s
has over 40 years of experience and press releases are also made 30th Anniversary in 2015.
in the maritime sector. The
Technical Director’s appointment
is testimonial of the Association’s
pledge of delivering a high level of
technical advice and service to its
members against a rapidly changing
international regulatory landscape.
Besides the SSA, the staff also
provides a range of secretarial
support to the Singapore Maritime
Employers Federation (SMEF), the
Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’
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SSA 29th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The Association’s 29th Anniversary
Gala Dinner was held on 26 September
2014 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
The Guest-of-Honour was Mr Lui Tuck
Yew, Minister for Transport and Second
Minister for Defence. Over 2,000
members, guests and associates were
in attendance.
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Members’ Networking Sessions
Cocktail Receptions
Besides the Annual Gala Dinner in
September, the SSA also organised
3 regular Cocktail Receptions
for its members to interact and
network – in July 2014 to coincide
with its Annual General Meeting, in
December 2014 to mark the year-
end and in February 2015 to usher in
the Lunar New Year.
These receptions were very well-
attended by SSA members and
representatives from maritime
stakeholders and government
agencies.
Golf Friendly Event
During the year in review, the
Association has organised 2 Golf
Friendly Events - on 10 July 2014
and on 4 June 2015 – the latter with
the Singapore Maritime Employers’
Federation. Both events were held at
the Singapore Island Country Club
for members to pit their golfing skills
congenially against each other while
enjoying a session of networking.
These events were very well-
attended by SSA members and
representatives from maritime
stakeholders and government
agencies.
The SSA sincerely appreciates the
generosity of its members who
had very kindly sponsored the
Association’s Gala dinner, cocktail
receptions, golf friendly and other
events over the past year.
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Awards, Bursaries and Supporting Manpower Development Initiatives
Awards and Bursaries
The SSA strongly supports and
encourages the education and
participation of young people,
especially Singaporean school
leavers, who have an interest in
joining the shipping industry.
For the academic year 2014/2015,
the SSA deliberated and agreed to
sponsor 4 scholarships of $10,000
each under the MaritimeONE
scholarship programme. SSA
Council Member Mrs Gina Lee-Wan Science (Maritime Studies) degree also continues to support the Tripartite
presented the scholarships at the programme. This award helps fund Nautical Training Award (TNTA)
MaritimeONE scholarship ceremony their travel to the Norwegian School initiated by the Singapore Maritime
on 14 August 2014 to: of Management in Oslo, Norway Officers’ Union (SMOU), Workforce
for a one-semester exchange Development Agency (WDA), and
1. Mr Haiqal Nawa and Mr Ng Jian programme during their third year the National Trades Union Congress
Xin, exemplary graduates from the of study. From the 2014 cohort, (NTUC) Employment and Employability
Institute of Technical Education Mr Willis Ng received the award. Institute (e2i) to train Singaporeans
(ITE) who are enrolled in the 3 year as seafaring deck officers to work
Marine Engineering course at the Manpower Development Initiatives onboard Singapore ships.
Singapore Maritime Academy; Since 2014, the SSA has been
an integral member of the two In addition, in order to help address
2. Ms Koh Ke Hui, who is enrolled Tripartite Maritime Manpower the long-term manning needs
in the 3 year Maritime Business Taskforces – Seafaring (TF-Sea) facing the harbour craft sector, SSA
course at the Singapore Maritime and Shore (TF-Shore) – in response members continued to work closely
Academy; to the Government’s SkillsFuture with MPA and other stakeholders to
initiative. TF-Sea will primarily train Singaporeans to serve aboard
3. Mr Ong Woei Chian, who is a address the challenges in recruiting port limit vessels under the Marine
4th year student of the Maritime and retaining of talent for seafaring Engineers Special Limits (MESL)
Economics Concentration careers via the use of training and the Deck Officers Special Limits
Programme at the Singapore grants and achievement awards, programme (DOSL), which aim to
Management University. TF-Shore will develop skills-based train Singaporeans to serve as marine
career progression pathways engineers and deck officers aboard
In 2009, the Association set up the and competency frameworks to vessels plying within Singapore’s
Singapore Shipping Association equip companies involved in port special limits.
Travel Bursary Endowment Fund operations, vessel operations and
with the Nanyang Technological ship broking with hiring strategies. The Association is very appreciative
University (NTU), which presents a of the SSA member companies who
$5,000 travel bursary award each As a measure of the Association’s have provided berths for MESL and
year to a financially needy student commitment towards training DOSL cadets during their sea-phase
enrolled in the NTU Bachelor of Singaporeans as seafarers, SSA training.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
The Association is a strong advocate of
giving back to society and organises regular
community outreach events for its members and
Secretariat through the SSA Young Executives
Group (YEG).
Through the SSA YEG, members and staff
were giving the opportunity to interact
with beneficiaries of the Children’s Cancer
Foundation and Ju Eng Home as well as
lending their hand through volunteering at the
Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen – to prepare, pack
and deliver meals for the underprivileged in
Singapore.)
In April 2015, Mission RASI (Row Around
Singapore Island) comprising of a group of 40
enthusiasts from the maritime and insurance
community in Singapore, undertook a self-
funded 24 hour endurance rowing challenge to
raise funds for the Mission to Seafarers. In light
of this admirable initiative, sponsors came forth
with their support, including the Association, who
pledged $10,000 towards this worthy cause.
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STRONG RELATIONS AT HOME AND ABROAD
Relations with Local Bodies of the needs and issues within the Close working relationships
In its efforts to promote the interests industry, SSA is represented on are also maintained with other
of its Members and to enhance the board, advisory committees maritime stakeholders such as the
Singapore’s competitiveness as and working committees of Association of Singapore Marine
an International Maritime Centre, several government statutory Industries (ASMI), the Singapore
the SSA maintains strong working departments. Likewise, some of Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU),
relationships with various relevant these government agencies are also the Singapore Organisation of
government agencies such as the invited to participate in several SSA Seamen (SOS), the Singapore
Maritime and Port Authority of Committees as observers. National Shippers’ Council (SNSC),
Singapore (MPA), the Singapore the Singapore Maritime Academy
Customs (SC), the Immigration and On an operational level, the (SMA) and the Singapore Maritime
Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the Association continues to work Foundation (SMF).
Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), closely with other maritime
and the Police Coast Guard (PCG). stakeholders and government The SSA is also a member of the
agencies to help streamline Singapore Business Federation
In addition to conducting regular operations, address technical (SBF) and the Singapore Chinese
dialogue sessions to resolve concerns and rationalise costs, Chamber of Commerce & Industry
industry-wide shipping problems and with a view towards maintaining (SCCCI).
to ensure a common understanding Singapore’s competitive edge.
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Relations with Foreign Bodies
The SSA is an active participant and member in regional and
international fora.
The SSA participated in the 40th FASA Annual General Meeting
in Manila, Philippines on 1 December 2014 and the 47th FASA
Executive Committee Meeting on 18 May 2015. The 47th FASA
Executive Committee Meeting was held concurrently with the 24th
Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF), which was held on 18 to 20 May
2015 in Jeju, Korea.
As a member of FASA, the SSA President Mr Patrick Phoon holds
the Chairmanship of the ASF Safe Navigation and Environment
Committee (SNEC). The SSA hosted the 28th Interim Meeting
of the SNEC in Singapore on 23 March 2015. The SSA also
participated in the ASF’s Shipping Economics Review Committee,
the Seafarers Committee and the Ship Insurance and Liability
Committee meetings held during the past year.
Internationally, the SSA is an active member of the International
Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Mr Esben Poulsson, Honorary
Secretary of the SSA is also one of the four Vice Chairmen of
the ICS. In these capacities, he has been flying the Singapore
flag high by speaking at numerous conferences and meetings
over the past year: the Multiport Ship Agencies Network Annual
General Meeting 13 October 2014 in Singapore; European
Shipping Week 3-5 March 2015 in Brussels, Belgium; Connecticut
Maritime Association Shipping Conference held on 23-25 March
2015, in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, just to name a few.
SSA also continues to nurture good working relationships with
various international organisations such as the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO), the International Association of
Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), the Baltic and
International Maritime Council (BIMCO), International Association
of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), the International
Group (IG) of P & I Clubs and the International Association of
Classification Societies (IACS).
In its ongoing efforts to help safeguard ships and seafarers,
the SSA also maintains strong working relationships with the
Regional Agreement on Combating Piracy & Armed Robbery
Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC)
and the multi-national Information Fusion Centre (IFC) based in
Singapore.
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MaritimeONE
The SSA and its other maritime
partners, the MPA, SMF and
ASMI, play an active role under
the MaritimeONE initiative
since its launch in April 2007.
The MaritimeONE partnership
activities include industry
awareness talks, scholarship
offers, student outreach events
and regular networking events
for employers and tertiary
students.
From 2013 – 2015, the SSA
spearheaded the Maritime Open
House (or Maritime Experiential
Programme) project for upper
secondary school students.
The Maritime Experiential
Programme was held on 26
May 2015 for 198 students.
The students participated in a
sea tour and also received a
guided tour of the PSA Port,
Jurong Port, Keppel shipyard,
Singapore Maritime Gallery and
PSA Marine.
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