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Singapore Maritime Institute

460 Alexandra Road PSA Building #17-00, Singapore 119963

Tel: +65 6270 2885

Email: smi@maritimeinstitute.sg

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 Singapore’s

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.

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 Singapore’s manpower,

research capabilities and enhance overall competitiveness.

World-class Maritime Manpower and Talents

International Thought Leadership

Global Leadership in Maritime R&D

MissionMaking a Difference through

world-class R&D, Training & Education and

Thought Leadership in Policy Formulation

VisionA Thriving Maritime Industry Driven by

Knowledge and Innovation

ValuesImpact-Driven, Forward Thinking, Team, Integrity

Port

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Shipping

Subsea & Downhole

Offshore

Whole-of-

Government approach by

Maritime Services

Education & Training R & D Policy

OUR GOALS &STRATEGIES

VisionA Thriving Maritime Industry Driven by

Knowledge and Innovation

MissionMaking a Difference through

world-class R&D, Training & Education and

Thought Leadership in Policy Formulation

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

GOAL 1Manpower Training & Education

Matching Industry Needs

GOAL 2R&D with a Difference

GOAL 3Thought Leadership in

Policy Formulation

STRATEGIES

Grow the pool of quality

maritime academia

Collaborate with leading

global institutions

Create growth opportunity

for maritime personnel

Develop a pipeline of quality

maritime, marine and

offshore manpower

STRATEGIES

Direct R&D to develop new

capabilities and support

translational efforts

R&D for breakthrough

applications

Green technologies for

differentiation

Build infrastructure to

support R&D

STRATEGIES

Bring renowned thought

leaders to Singapore

Develop strong partnerships

with regional and international

organisations

Facilitate formulation of ‘smart’

policies for growth of industry

Establish networking

platforms for local

thought leaders

STRUCTURE

Sponsors

Partners

Polytechnics

Ind

ust

ry /

Go

vt

SMI Governing Council

Board of Directors SMI International

Advisory Panel

MI@IHLCentre of Excellence

Joint Industry ProjectConsortiumTask Force

Expert Group

Collaborative Programmes/Projects

Over the years, our sponsors, MPA, A*STAR and EDB have

supported various efforts in the field of maritime, marine and

offshore. These include funding support for R&D initiatives to

both industry and public sector research institutes. With such

support, the research institutes under A*STAR and the IHLs have

also developed relevant expertise and capabilities and they are

valued as the strategic partners of SMI. The SMI will work closely

with our sponsors and partners to strength the link between the

industry and the public sector research institutes.

SMI will be positioned as a common interface between the

maritime industry and the collective maritime education and

research & development (R&D) capabilities residing within the

IHLs (Universities and Polytechnics) and A*STAR Research

Institutes (RIs) in Singapore. Future maritime education and R&D

capabilities may be extended to other IHLs and RIs.

SPONSORS &PARTNERS

A*STARResearch InstitutesUniversities

Infrastructure Programmes & Projects

SMI

Dr Raj ThampuranManaging Director

Agency for Science, Technology and Research

BOARD

GOVERNING COUNCIL

Chairman of Board

Chairman of Governing Council

Members of Governing Council

Board Members

Dr Raj ThampuranManaging Director

Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Mr Teo Siong SengManaging Director

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd

Mr Lam Yi YoungChief Executive

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Mr Tan Hang CheongPrincipal

Singapore Polytechnic

Mr Tong Chong HeongChief Executive Officer

Keppel Offshore & Marine

Mr Lam Yi YoungChief ExecutiveMaritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Mr Teo Siong SengManaging Director

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd

Mr Tan Choon ShianDeputy Managing Director

Singapore Economic Development Board

Prof Freddy BoeyProvost

Nanyang Technological University

Mr Tan Puay HinRegional CEO (South East Asia)

PSA International

Mr Douglas B. MoodySenior Vice President and General Manager

(Asia Pacific and Middle East)

FMC Technologies

Prof Tan Eng ChyeProvost

National University of Singapore

Mr Eddie TehSpecial Adviser to Group Chairman

PSA International

Mr Peter HoChairman

Senior Adviser, Centre for Strategic Futures, Singapore

Mr Noboru UedaChairman and President

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai

Mr John BartosVice President

Development & Technology, Cameron

Mr Wong Weng SunPresident & CEO

Sembcorp Marine

Mr Ashok BelaniExecutive Vice President

Technology, Schlumberger Limited

SMI INTERNATIONALADVISORY PANEL

Mr Morits SkaugenCEO

I.M. Skaugen SE.

Dr Martin StopfordExecutive Director

Clarksons, PLC

Mr Richard SadlerCEO

Lloyd’s Register

Prof Mark SpearingPro Vice-Chancellor

International, University of Southampton

Prof Lui Pao ChuenAdviser

National Research Foundation,

Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore

Prof Torger ReveWilh. Wilhelmesen Professor of

Strategy and Industrial Competitiveness,

BI Norwegian Business School

Mr Peter NobleChief Naval Architect

ConocoPhilips

Mr Ng Yat ChungGroup President and CEO

Neptune Orient Lines

Mr John PatersonPresident

Marine & Industrial Power Systems

Rolls-Royce Singapore

Mr Choo Chiau BengCEO

Keppel Corporation

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

Roles of MI@IHLsRoles of MI@IHLs

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.

MARITIME INSTITUTES @ INSTITUTES OFHIGHER LEARNING (MI@IHLs)

SMI has developed 12 strategies under the three goals in R&D, education

and training, and policy. The SMI fund will be used to support initiatives,

programmes and projects that are aligned with these goals and strategies.

THE SMI FUND

Support up toSupport up to

of the approved direct costsof the appro ed direct costs

Funding Support

Funding for Education & Training

» Technology R&D projects through open thematic grant call

» Policy-related research projects

» Other exceptional or confidential projects outside the open

grant call mechanism

Qualifying Project

• Beneficial to Singapore’s maritime industry in terms of the

expected R&D outcomes or development of human capital

• Clear outcomes, milestones, budget, and measurable KPIs

• R&D activities conducted in Singapore

• Principal Investigator (PI) and researcher should be based

in Singapore

• Only projects not funded by other Government agencies

will be considered

• Public sector research performers i.e. funding will flow to

publicly funded institutes of higher learning (IHLs) and

A*STAR research institutes (RIs)

• Industry collaboration will be preferred

SMI fund will be used to:

»» Support the development of new education &

training programmes

»» Bring in renowned international experts to seed & support new

programmes & initiatives

»» Grow a pool of quality maritime academia

Collaboration Models

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UB

LIC

PRIVATEOne Many

COY

COY

RI/IHL

RIs

IHLs

Many to One

One to One

Many to Many

(Consortia)

One to Many

(Consortia)

COYs

RI/IHL

RIs

IHLs COYsPublic-Private

PartnershipGeneral Timeline forR&D Grant Call

Workshop /

Industry Consultation

Thematic

Grant Call

Project

Evaluation

Project Award &

Commencement

About 2 months

before Grant Call

Grant Call opens

for 1.5 months

Evaluation takes about

another 2 months

after close of Grant Call

Project expected to

commence in

4 months after Grant Call

SMI Forum & Thematic Workshops

SMI ACTIVITIES

SMI Forum Guest-of-Honour:

Minister for Transport and Second Minister for

Foreign Affairs Mr Lui Tuck Yew

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.

Next Generation Container Port Challenge

SMI ACTIVITIES

• 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

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Timeline27 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

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SMI INITIATIVES

Development of Marine and Offshore Testing Facilities in Singapore

Objective• Catalyse the development of marine and offshore technology, expertise and capabilities

Purpose of Testing Facilities• Support design, modeling and industrial testing of offshore structures, specialized vessels,

equipment, and deep-water applications

• Support R&D activities

• Develop talents & competencies

Approaches• 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-ArtSimulator 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.