Maritime Manpower Forum 2024

Friday 19 Apr 2024

9.00am - 12.30pm

Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre Hall 406

Centred around the theme "Sailing into the Future: Emerging Skills and Attracting Maritime Professionals," this strategic exploration is tailored for industry leaders. It emphasises the evolving landscape of maritime careers, homing in on industry trends and the indispensable skills crucial for success. Expert-led discussions will specifically address sophisticated strategies for continuous learning and upskilling within the maritime sector, catering to the leadership perspective.

Furthermore, exclusive insights into recruitment trends and advanced attraction strategies will be provided, presenting a unique opportunity for industry leaders to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition. The overarching goal is to equip these leaders with a nuanced understanding of the maritime industry's future, offering insights into diverse opportunities for both organisational and individual career advancement. The thematic and comprehensive approach aligns seamlessly with the strategic thinking required by industry leaders to effectively navigate the complex and evolving challenges of the maritime sector.

Time	Programme
8.30AM	Registration
9.00AM	Opening Address Mr. Baey Yam Keng Senior Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore
9.15AM	Maritime Workforce Transformation: Learning from Maritime and Other Sectors Uncover new transformation initiatives that are reshaping the maritime industry to drive greater efficiencies and higher productivity. Insights will also be shared on how sectors adjacent to maritime are empowering their workforce to cultivate an innovative mindset and support their needs and ambitions. Goh Jia Yong Partner, People Consulting Ernst & Young Advisory
9.45AM	Panel Discussion: Elevating Maritime Expertise: Upskilling Professionals and Seafarers Industry transformation will create demand for skilled talent to handle new technologies and tools. This panel session will discuss how the maritime workforce will change and envision how future maritime jobs will look like for both shore-based professionals and seafarers. Panellists will also explore how upskilling should be facilitated to meet evolving role requirements. Moderator: Hor Weng Yew Chairman Singapore Maritime Foundation Chief Executive Officer Pacific Carriers Limited Panellists: Nakul Malhotra Vice President, Emerging Opportunities Portfolio - Maritime Services Wilhelmsen Caroline Yang President Singapore Shipping Association Chief Executive Officer Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd Ashish Mediratta Head of Crewing Maersk Anderson Ee Director, Manufacturing & Connectivity Division Workforce Singapore
11.00AM	Presentation on "Maritime Recruitment Trends and Attraction Strategies" Discover strategies to attract and retain maritime professionals, taking into account the concerns of modern job seekers. The presentation will also highlight the increasingly pivotal role of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in streamlining talent attraction. Mark Charman Chief Executive Officer and Founder Faststream Recruitment
11.30AM	Panel Discussion: Charting into New Horizons: Attracting Talent and Career Opportunities in Maritime. This panel discusses how the maritime industry should be promoted to better communicate the wide range of exciting maritime careers available. Panellists will share their insights into talent engagement and recruitment, as well as their experiences employing various attraction strategies. Moderator: Punit Oza Global Vice President Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Panellists: Loh Pui Wah Director, Career & Attachment Office Nanyang Technological University Capt. Hari Subramaniam Regional Head - Business Relations The Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg) (Singapore Branch) Eleana Choy Chief People Officer Swire Shipping Choong Sheen Mao Director Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services