Singapore Maritime Week goes on charm offensive to win new blood
THIS year's Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is to serve as a platform to address the challenges confronting the maritime industry.
The exhibition at Marina Square, titled Our Maritime Singapore Stories, features several interactive elements, such as a ship simulator that allows visitors to try their hand at the controls of a vessel in challenging scenarios.
It also features two offshore support vessels docked at the VivoCity waterfront to allow the public to hop on board for a tour.
The Singapore Shipping Association has also organised a series of seminars and forums on topics ranging from sustainability to cybersecurity in the maritime industry to raise awareness of the offshore-marine industry.
Last week, the government in Singapore announced it would set aside S$12 million (US$8.85 million) over the next two years to roll out a series of manpower schemes to attract, develop and retain local talent in the maritime industry.
Among the initiatives, set to be implemented progressively from May 1, is the Maritime Career Conversion Scheme, which will help Singaporeans and permanent residents learn new skills to secure jobs in the industry.
THIS year's Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is to serve as a platform to address the challenges confronting the maritime industry.
The exhibition at Marina Square, titled Our Maritime Singapore Stories, features several interactive elements, such as a ship simulator that allows visitors to try their hand at the controls of a vessel in challenging scenarios.
It also features two offshore support vessels docked at the VivoCity waterfront to allow the public to hop on board for a tour.
The Singapore Shipping Association has also organised a series of seminars and forums on topics ranging from sustainability to cybersecurity in the maritime industry to raise awareness of the offshore-marine industry.
Last week, the government in Singapore announced it would set aside S$12 million (US$8.85 million) over the next two years to roll out a series of manpower schemes to attract, develop and retain local talent in the maritime industry.
Among the initiatives, set to be implemented progressively from May 1, is the Maritime Career Conversion Scheme, which will help Singaporeans and permanent residents learn new skills to secure jobs in the industry.