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Rolls-Royce Opens New Singapore HQ

February 15, 2011 -- Rolls-Royce today officially opened its new Singapore headquarters office, located at Centennial Tower. The opening was attended by Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Lim Hng Kiang, and Sir John Rose, Rolls-Royce, Chief Executive, along with senior representatives from customer and partner organisations, and UK and Singapore Government officials. The 18,000 sq ft office houses the global Marine business headquarters, and will be home to around 80 Rolls-Royce employees. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Lim said: “We are pleased that Rolls-Royce has chosen Singapore for its Global Marine Headquarters. Today’s opening marks yet another significant milestone in the Rolls-Royce-Singapore partnership which spans more than 50 years. We look forward to many more years of successful partnership.” Sir John Rose, Rolls-Royce, Chief Executive, said: “Singapore is an important centre for the Group’s operations, we have been active here for over 50 years and are committed for the long term. Opening this office today is the latest step in our continuing development and follows the investment of S$700m in new facilities which we are making at Seletar Aerospace Park.” Rolls-Royce continues to develop its presence in Singapore and is investing significantly for future growth

MacArtney Singapore Open for Business

Following a presence through official sales representative Kongsberg Geoacoustics, MacArtney Singapore Pte. Ltd. is now open for business. Local access to global support Located in the major offshore hub of South East Asia, MacArtney Singapore provides an increased regional sales base, offering local access to stock and capacity, resulting in efficient service and prompt delivery to underwater technology customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei

IBIA Expands in Asia

THE International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has opened an Asian regional office in Singapore, home to the largest bunkering market in the world. The office will be staffed by IBIA representative Kam Wah Chong, who is tasked with increasing IBIA's Asian membership. Don Gregory, IBIA's new chairman, says, "Singapore is the largest bunkering hub in the world, with sales reaching 23.6 million tonnes in 2004. The

NI Validates Singapore DP

The London headquartered, Dynamic Positioning Center in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Academy announced the validation of the newly opened dynamic positioning (DP) training school in Singapore by the Nautical Institute (NI), the professional association for qualified mariners. The Singapore Dynamic Positioning Center located adjacent to Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, opened it’s doors to students wishing to train as DP Operators in March following the signing of a co-operation

Singapore Hosts ASEAN Ports Association Annual Meeting

Singapore will be playing host to the delegates of the 28th ASEAN Ports Association (APA) Annual Meeting from 21 to 23 October 2002, held at the Marina Mandarin Hotel. The Opening Ceremony would be officiated by Peter Ong, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport. Ong would also be delivering the Opening Address. Held for the second time in Singapore, some 60 senior officials from the member countries' port authorities and terminal operators would be gathering at this meeting

IBIA Supports Port of Singapore Bunker Initiative

Recently reported quality concerns of unacceptable levels of aluminium and silicon found in bunkers supplied to vessels in Singapore has led to divergent statements by various concerned parties and has created much negative interest and uncertainty in the market. There has been a confusing picture of allegations of tampered samples, and contradictory clarifications. IBIA believes that this has perhaps been due to a polarity of opinion on responsibilities and how the industry should

USCG Commandant Visits Singapore

Admiral Thomas H Collins, Commandant, US Coast Guard (USCG) is in Singapore for a 2-day visit under the Distinguished Visitors Program of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Over the two days, ADM Collins will be calling on Yeo Cheow Tong, Minister for Transport. He will also be meeting Peter Ho, Chairman, MPA; Chen Tze Penn, Director-General, MPA; and other MPA senior officials. His itinerary will include meetings with key personnel from other Singapore maritime

Singapore Hosts Multilateral Maritime Security Seminar

Singapore is hosting a series of multilateral maritime security activities that include a two-day weekend sea exercise involving 18 warships and a seminar, the Jakarta Post reported. The events are being attended by navies from countries including China, Japan, Russia, the United States and France, the Defense Ministry said. The navies will use simulators in a tactical training exercise to establish procedures in dealing with maritime security threats, the ministry said.

Singapore to Provide Financial Assistance to Bunker Suppliers

The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a Port Marine Circular

Singapore Joins CSI

Robert Bonner, Commissioner of the U.S. Customs Service, today announced that the government of Singapore has agreed to join the Container Security Initiative (CSI), marking first nation in Asia to sign up for CSI and is a key U.S. Customs initiative designed to prevent global sea cargo from being exploited by terrorists to inflict harm on America and other nations of the world. "I applaud the government of Singapore for joining the U.S. Customs Service Container Security Initiative