Talent@SMW

Presentation by MLA College

Speaker:

Prof. John Chudley, Rector MLA College and Chair of the Engineering Council UK

Supercharge your maritime career with the NUS Applied Data Science programme!

With digitalisation and decarbonisation gaining pace in the maritime industry in recent years, there is an increasing emphasis on the workforce to embrace lifelong learning to remain relevant, such as by equipping the workforce with data analytics capabilities. To this end, NUS has partnered with the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to co-develop an Applied Data Science (ADS) programme contextualised to maritime applications and use cases. The ADS programme for the maritime industry is structured with micro-credentials (i.e., certificates) stackable towards a Master's degree. Come find out how to leverage the ADS programme to future-ready your career!

Speaker:

Prof Lim Tiong Wee, Associate Professor, Statistics & Data Science, National University of Singapore

Presentation by NTU

Charting Your Path in Maritime: Skills, Roles, and Opportunities Ahead

As the maritime industry evolves, new pathways and opportunities are emerging across the sector. This presentation by Singapore Maritime Academy looks at how developments in areas such as digitalisation, sustainability, cybersecurity and advanced operations are shaping the workforce, and what this means for career progression across the sector.From seafaring and port operations to emerging roles in technology, sustainability, and data, the presentation brings together the different pathways within maritime and how they are evolving. It also examines the changing skills landscape, and how training and upskilling pathways can support individuals in moving across roles and progressing within the industry.

Speaker:

Capt Chatur Wahyu, Deputy Senior Director, Singapore Maritime Academy

Presentation by SMF

Speaker:

Sharmaine Yeo, Senior Executive, Education and Training

Preparing Maritime Talent for Industry Transformation: The NUS MTM Approach

The maritime industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digitalisation, decarbonisation, and evolving global supply chains. These developments are not only reshaping technologies and operations, but also redefining the maritime workplace by changing job roles, skill requirements, decision making processes, and the way human expertise interacts with automated and data driven systems. As ports, shipping companies, and logistics networks become increasingly intelligent and interconnected, future maritime professionals must be equipped to operate in environments characterised by uncertainty, complexity, and continuous innovation.

In response to these shifts, preparing the next generation of maritime talent requires strong integration between education, research, and industry practice. This presentation introduces how the NUS MSc in Maritime Technology and Management programme prepares students for this evolving landscape through industry projects, technology driven case studies, guest lectures by industry leaders, industrial visits, and close collaboration with research initiatives such as the Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP). This integrated approach equips students with systems thinking, analytical capabilities, and practical insights to effectively navigate and contribute to the transformation of the maritime industry.

Speaker:

Dr. Li Haobin, Academic Director, MSc Maritime Technology and Management, National University of Singapore

Presentation by PSA

Navigation Maritime Careers: What Maritime Employers Really value

Practical insights from maritime recruiters Jason Nangle on how candidates can position themselves for opportunities in the maritime industry. The session covers what employers look for in new hires, common job application mistakes, strengthening your LinkedIn presence, and approaching hiring conversations with confidence. Together they bring over two decades of maritime recruitment and executive search experience.

Speaker:

Jason Nangle, Managing Director, Angle Recruitment

My Marine Journey

So, in 2010, I ended up joining a third-party ship management company as Technical Assistance, which is basically like being the buyer. Fast forward to 2026, and I'm now the General Manager of an international company! It's quite a journey from someone with no maritime background in their mid-30s to where I am today. But the one thing that keeps me going is my passion to keep the sea, which is my second home, clean.

Speaker:

Yukie Teo, General Manager, Headway International

Presentation by SCI