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The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) is a joint effort by MPA, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) in partnership with local Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and reflects Singapores continued commitment to the maritime industry. The SMI aims to develop strategies and programmes related to the academic, policy and R&D aspects of the maritime industry. Key focus areas of the SMI include sectors such as shipping, port and maritime services, as well as offshore and marine engineering. The SMI will coordinate and align the strategic activities of the various maritime institutes established at our local IHLs. It will work towards attracting renowned academics and researchers to base in Singapore and groom the next generation of local maritime academia talent. It also aims to increase the pool of maritime-trained students and professionals in Singapore. The SMI will also encourage more industry R&D projects to be undertaken in Singapore.
Mission
Making a Difference through world-class R&D, Training & Education and Thought Leadership in Policy Formulation
As a whole-of-Government approach, the agencies have committed $350 million to fund initiatives through the SMI. The setup of the SMI will strengthen Singapores manpower, research capabilities and enhance overall competitiveness.
Vision
A Thriving Maritime Industry Driven by Knowledge and Innovation
International Thought Leadership World-class Maritime Manpower and Talents Global Leadership in Maritime R&D
Values
Impact-Driven, Forward Thinking, Team, Integrity
Mission
Making a Difference through world-class R&D, Training & Education and Thought Leadership in Policy Formulation
Maritime Services
Port
Vision
A Thriving Maritime Industry Driven by Knowledge and Innovation
R&D
Policy
GOAL 1
Manpower Training & Education Matching Industry Needs
GOAL 2
R&D with a Difference
GOAL 3
Thought Leadership in Policy Formulation
STRATEGIES
Develop a pipeline of quality maritime, marine and offshore manpower Grow the pool of quality maritime academia
STRATEGIES
Build infrastructure to support R&D
STRATEGIES
Establish networking platforms for local thought leaders Bring renowned thought leaders to Singapore
Direct R&D to develop new capabilities and support translational efforts R&D for breakthrough applications
Develop strong partnerships with regional and international organisations Facilitate formulation of smart policies for growth of industry
Whole-of-
approach by
Government
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
Board of Directors
SMI Governing Council
BOARD
Chairman of Board
Mr Teo Siong Seng
Managing Director Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd
SMI
Infrastructure Programmes & Projects
Board Members
Polytechnics Universities A*STAR Research Institutes Industry / Govt
Mr Lam Yi Young
Chief Executive Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Dr Raj Thampuran
Managing Director Agency for Science, Technology and Research
STRUCTURE
Collaborative Programmes/Projects
MI@IHL Centre of Excellence Joint Industry Project Consortium Task Force Expert Group
GOVERNING COUNCIL
Chairman of Governing Council
Mr Teo Siong Seng
Managing Director Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd
Partners
Dr Raj Thampuran
Managing Director Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Sponsors
Mr Tong Chong Heong
Chief Executive Officer Keppel Offshore & Marine
Mr Douglas B. Moody
Senior Vice President and General Manager (Asia Pacific and Middle East) FMC Technologies
Mr John Bartos
Vice President Development & Technology, Cameron
Mr Ashok Belani
Executive Vice President Technology, Schlumberger Limited
The formation of MI@IHLs will facilitate the various IHLs to drive and coordinate maritime research and education initiatives within their own institutions to serve the growth of the industry and to build capabilities within the IHLs.
Mr Morits Skaugen
CEO I.M. Skaugen SE.
Dr Martin Stopford
Executive Director Clarksons, PLC
Mr Ng Yat Chung
Group President and CEO Neptune Orient Lines
Mr Eddie Teh
Special Adviser to Group Chairman PSA International
Mr Peter Noble
Chief Naval Architect ConocoPhilips
Mr Noboru Ueda
Chairman and President Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Mr John Paterson
President Marine & Industrial Power Systems Rolls-Royce Singapore
Roles of MI@IHLs
Mr Wong Weng Sun
President & CEO Sembcorp Marine
Communicate and execute funding initiatives set out by the SMI Drive maritime programmes, projects and initiatives within the IHLs Engage the industry players to develop collaborative programmes/projects Organise workshops, seminars, and other networking events
SMI ACTIVITIES
SMI Forum & Thematic Workshops
SMI sees the vital need for the exchange of information and close collaboration between the academia and the industry through established engagement platforms. The SMI will organise annual forum and regular workshops to induce greater industry-academia interactions. In this process, SMI and the industry will identify possible gaps and new areas to be addressed. The inaugural SMI Forum was held in October 2011. This annual platform gathers industry and academia thought leaders across maritime, marine & offshore sectors to share ideas, new directions and industry developments. In addition to the SMI Forum, structured thematic workshops highlighting the works of researchers and industry challenges will draw discussions on selected topics. The outcomes of these workshops will allow SMI to better define the area of focus for thematic calls leading to relevant funding support and industry development.
Funding Support
Support up to
Technology R&D projects through open thematic grant call Policy-related research projects Other exceptional or confidential projects outside the open grant call mechanism
SMI Forum Guest-of-Honour: Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Lui Tuck Yew
Collaboration Models
PUBLIC Many RIs Many to One Many to Many (Consortia) IHLs RIs COYs
COY
IHLs
One
COY RI/IHL
One
Public-Private Partnership
One to One One to Many (Consortia)
COYs RI/IHL
Many PRIVATE
Project Evaluation
Evaluation takes about another 2 months after close of Grant Call Project expected to commence in 4 months after Grant Call
SMI ACTIVITIES
Next Generation Container Port Challenge
US$1 million international competition announced by Minister of Transport in Oct 2011 Open to all interested individuals, companies, tertiary institutions and research institutes across the world Seeks revolutionary new ideas in planning, design and operations of a next generation of container ports Seeks quantum leap in handling efficiency and productivity to support future shipping in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner Raise awareness of maritime sector and encourage industry to challenge conventional designs and thinking
SMI INITIATIVES
Development of Marine and Offshore Testing Facilities in Singapore
Timeline
27 Apr 2012
Registration opens Launch of the Next Generation Container Port Challenge
31 Jul 2012
Registration closes
31 Dec 2012
Submissions deadline
Feb 2013
Announcement of shortlisted teams / individuals
Apr 2013
Announcement of winner and commendation award recipients
Objective
Catalyse the development of marine and offshore technology, expertise and capabilities
Approaches
Organised by
Users requirement and feasibility study Comparative studies with other renowned facilities Gather new ideas and innovative designs, and validate technical and commercial feasibility Prepare site for the facilities Source for potential operators Source for design-&-build contractors
SMI INITIATIVES
Set Up State-of-the-Art Simulator Facilities
Objectives
Setup state-of-the-art simulator facilities that are capable of providing high quality and specialised services for the shipping, port, offshore engineering and other maritime sectors Undertake collaborative R&D and education and training with industry Develop simulator-based capabilities to support the maritime community Grow and develop new opportunities and knowledge in Singapore
Scope of Work
Setup state-of-the-art simulator facilities R&D, education and training partnership Capability development to support the Singapore Maritime Cluster Develop and grow new opportunities and knowledge
Acknowledgement
We would like to thank FMC Technologies, Keppel Offshore & Marine, PSA International and Singapore Polytechnic for providing us with the many photos used in this brochure.