PCL is pleased to share that PCL CEO Mr. Hor Weng Yew had been invited to moderate the Fireside Chat with DPM Mr. Heng Swee Keat during the Singapore Maritime Week 2022 (SMW 2022).
Prior to the Fireside Chat, in line with SMW 2022’s theme – “Transformation for Growth”, DPM spoke on the three key areas of transformation the maritime sector must focus on, namely – continuous maritime investment, digitalisation for efficiency and decisive green transition.
Mr. Hor had the opportunity to chat with DPM on topics spanning geopolitics, opportunities in sustainability and talent development. To Mr. Hor’s questions, DPM highlighted the importance of building resilience to deal with disruptions and one way to do so is by investing in digitalisation. DPM also emphasised Industry 4.0 being a key driver for the need to upskill and attract new talents to the industry, which then enables transformation such as smart ports, autonomous and sustainable shipping. Mr. Hor rounded up the conversation pointing to the need for companies to be resilient while navigating uncertain business landscape and geopolitical risks. He also noted the need for maritime players to jointly tackle common challenges faced by the industry through deeper collaboration with authorities, regulators, cargo owners and shipowning community to realise a decisive green transition. Talent holds the key to transformation. These developments create opportunities for existing people in maritime as well as bringing in new shore-based and seafaring talent capabilities into the industry.
PCL is proud to share our Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Hor Weng Yew’s interview with CNA during the Singapore Maritime Foundation New Year Conversations 2022. Singapore has maintained its spot as the world's top maritime city for the fifth time in a row, according to a leading global index. Its ports moved 37.5 million units despite the COVID-19 pandemic and global shipping congestion. The key to yielding this success is anchored on the collective cooperation among competitors in the industry. Mr. Hor weighed in on how industry cohesion has attributed to the growth and cultivation of the shipping talent pool and innovation around sustainability which is integral to shaping the future of Maritime Singapore.
CNA Interview:
Mr. Hor Weng Yew, MD & CEO of Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) has been appointed the new Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF). The new appointment will take effect on 1 January 2022.
SMF was incepted in 2004 by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to forge dialogue and collaborations between private and public maritime stakeholders. Over the years, SMF has partnered with the industry to promote Maritime Singapore in overseas markets and to attract talent and new entrants to the maritime sector. It has garnered strong industry support enabling SMF to reach out directly to the community for ideas and initiatives that build and raise awareness of the shipping industry.
As the Chairman, Weng Yew will work closely with the Board and SMF team bringing valuable insights and leadership to advance SMF’s ongoing efforts in strengthening the maritime ecosystem.
Congratulations to all the newly appointed Board members and wishing them great success in their roles!
Refer to SMF’s full press release
PCL is proud to announce that Alvin Lim (Crewing) and Capt. Nolasco (Captain of Orca Pacific) have emerged as the winners of MaritimeSG Care Award organised by the #MPA. This award seeks to recognise maritime personnel who have achieved excellence in care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Alvin and Capt. Nolasco have gone above and beyond their call of duty showing selfless care and concern to their peers and co-workers during difficult times.
Alvin attended the Awards ceremony and was presented his MaritimeSG Care Excellence Award by Senior Minister of State Mr. Chee Hong Tat. Congratulations to our two winners for bagging these well-coveted awards and let us look forward to more achievements and accolades to come!
