24 employees from Keppel O&M's overseas business units successfully completed a 14-week diploma program in marine and offshore technology offered through a partnership between Keppel O&M and Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The program provided on-the-job training at Keppel yards, mentorship, and engineering coursework. Participants gained valuable experience sharing knowledge and insights across different cultures and backgrounds. Keppel's COO reiterated the company's focus on talent development and sharing best practices to develop a world-class workforce.

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Keppelite I June 2013
Empowering Lives 25
24 employees from Keppel O&M overseas business units successfully completed the 14-week Diploma (Conversion) in Marine & Offshore Technology course. Present at the Meet-the-
Management luncheon were (L-R) Mr Chow Yew Yuen (center, in blue), COO of Keppel O&M, Mr Chor How Jat, MD of Keppel Shipyard, and Mr Hoe Eng Hock, MD of Keppel Singmarine
Hailing from Brazil, China,
Azerbaijan, Qatar, the US and
the Philippines, 24 Keppelites
from across Keppel Offshore
& Marine’s (Keppel O&M)
overseas yards were in
Singapore for the Diploma
(Conversion) in Marine &
Offshore Technology course,
a partnership programme
between Keppel O&M and
Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
The 14-week programme
comprised various modes
of knowledge and skills
development – on-the-job
training at Keppel FELS,
Keppel Shipyard and
K e p p e l S i n g m a r i n e ,
mentorship from experienced
staff,andmarineandoffshore
engineering modules at
Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The
course syllabus was designed
with inputs from Keppel
O&M, and leads to a diploma
certificate awarded by Ngee
Ann Polytechnic.
Global learning
To mark the successful
completionofthisprogramme,
an interaction session with the
management was held on 31
May 2013, where participants
shared their learnings and
experiences.
M r J o s e H e r n a n d e z ,
Construction Engineer of
Keppel AmFELS, shared,
“One important takeaway
from this experience is the
camaraderie I have forged
with the other participants
of the programme. Despite
the difference in background
and culture, we share the
same values and passion
for the industry and had
an enjoyable time in robust
exchange of ideas and
insights. It was definitely
interesting to learn about the
shipyard industry through
different perspectives.”
Mr Chow Yew Yuen, COO
of Keppel O&M, reiterated
Keppel’s focus on talent
development, “It is important
that we continue to provide
ourpeople with opportunities
to stretch and challenge
themselves as they grow
with the company.
“Our reputation as a world
leader in the offshore and
marine industry is possible
because of our continuous
efforts to develop our people.
Only when our overseas yards
actively share and contribute
to our pool of knowledge
and best practices, can
we develop a world-class
workforce.” keppelite
The course at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and my stint at Keppel’s
yards in Singapore were eye-opening. I had the opportunity
to observe a broad range of projects in the yards, to be
familiarised with the best practices in Singapore and to
interact with experienced personnel and management who
were generous in imparting their knowledge. I am excited
to apply what I have learnt back at Baku Shipyard.
Mr Siyavush Akhundov
Assistant Project Engineer
Baku Shipyard