21 October 2021
Why It Matters: Building a future-ready maritime workforce in Singapore
It has been said that Singapore's continued success as a global maritime and trade hub will depend on how efficiently it can move goods through its port and not just the volume it can handle. But with different factors being involved, such as the need for physical infrastructure and manpower, can Singapore build a future-ready maritime workforce? Tan Beng Tee, Executive Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) shares about the industry in today's world and the role SMF plays in building a maritime-ready workforce.

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9 December 2020
Port of Singapore named best seaport in Asia for the 32nd time amidst a pandemic
The Port of Singapore is the biggest and busiest port in Southeast Asia and the second in the world after Shanghai. And recently, our port was named the best seaport in Asia, beating out Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen for the title at the 2020 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. Tan Beng Tee, Assistant Chief Executive (Development), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore shares the secret to the port's success and how they managed to secure the title despite Covid-19.

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5 May 2020
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore unveils support package for maritime sector
Just like any other sector, Singapore’s maritime sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. And to help maritime companies and seafarers, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recently announced a S$27 million support package. Tan Beng Tee, Assistant Chief Executive (Development), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore shares more about how the maritime sector have been affected by COVID-19 and the aim of the MaritimeSG Together Package.

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