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Publish Date : 09-Dec-2014

MPA Academy, the training arm of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), has introduced its initial Port Management Programme. The programme is one of the new flagship programmes developed by the newly re-positioned MPA Academy for overseas port and maritime officials. The first run of the programme was attended by 15 officials from around the world. The 5-day programme, which runs till 12 December 2014, has been developed for port masters, harbour masters and middle managers from different maritime and port authorities. The programme includes a broad range of topics facing the maritime industry and underlines our promise to share our knowledge and experiences with the international maritime community. Participants will have opportunities to interact, network and exchange ideas with their peers and industry practitioners. The participants of the Port Management Programme are recipients of the MPA Academy Training Award, which covered their programme fees, airfares and accommodation.

MPA's Chief Executive, Mr Andrew Tan, said, "MPA believes that developing maritime talent is a common denominator that cuts across different maritime nations. This will help to ensure that the global maritime workforce is well prepared to meet the industry's current and future needs. Hence, we are happy to share our experiences and insights in port operations and management, as well as the opportunities and challenges we face as a global hub port, quality flag state and coastal state of a major international waterway. At the same time, we can mutually benefit through sharing of best practices and exchange of ideas with the participants and the industry professionals." The programme covers a extensive spectrum of topics for example master planning for container terminals maximising efficiencies in container/cargo terminal operations, vessel traffic management, emergency planning and response, port security and crisis communications. The topics will be supplied by professionals from the industry, adjunct trainers from the MPA Academy and officers from MPA's line divisions.

One of the lecturers is Capt Mark Heah, an adjunct trainer from the MPA Academy, who will share Singapore's experience in effectively handling major marine incidents. Capt Mark Heah said, "MPA Academy's Port Management Programme will allow participants to understand how MPA prepares for and deals with major oil spills and other marine incidents, and the various initiatives to maintain a safe, secure and efficient port. The sessions will allow participants to discuss the success factors and the pitfalls for mutual learning and benefits."

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