About GMAPS - News Updates

 

Summary:

1. GMAPS wins Award for Excellence in Engineering Consultancy - Sharjah, UAE, 22 June 2011
2. 3rd Annual Project Management Congress in Sharjah - Sharjah, UAE, 21 June 2011
3. 27th IAPH World Ports Conference - Busan, Korea, 23 -27 May 2011
4. GMAPS Signs MOU To Review Port Expansion Plan At Makassar, Indonesia - Singapore, 4 April 2011
5. GMAPS Secures Consultancy Contract For The Expansion Of Laem Chabang Port - Singapore - 13 January 2011
6. GMAPS Awarded Bangladesh project by ADB - Singapore - 18 October 2010
7. Delegates from Kuwait visit GMAPS - Singapore - 27-28 September2010
8. Trade and Industry Ministry delegates from Trinidad and Tobago visit GMAPS - Singapore - 21 September2010
9. The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) of Bahrain visits GMAPS - Singapore - 28 April 2010
10. Chairman & CEO, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port visits GMAPS - Singapore - 24 March 2010
11. Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General, HFZA visits GMAPS - Singapore - 24 March 2010
12. Maritime Security Executive Committee (MSEC), United Arab Emirates visits GMAPS - Singapore, 23 March 2010
13. GISS has been appointed as a Representative Office to Panama Marine Survey Certification Service Inc. (PMSCS) - Singapore – March 2010
14. GMAPS Group named Lead Consultant to Redevelop Wharf at Loyang Offshore Supply Base for TOPS. - Singapore, 19 February 2010
15. Jamaican Minister visits GMAPS - Singapore, 10 February 2010
16. GMAPS moves to new premises - Singapore, 1 February 2010
17. GMAPS Education and Training Services Pte. Ltd. signs MRM training agreement - Singapore, 16 April 2009
18. Singapore Consortium clinched important Master Plan Project for the Development of Pulau Muara Besar in Brunei Darussalam - Singapore, 3 November 2008

 

GMAPS wins Award for Excellence in Engineering Consultancy

Sharjah, UAE, 22 June 2011: Global Maritime and Port Services (GMAPS) Pte Ltd won an Award for Excellence in Engineering Consultancy during the 'TOP-3 2011' Awards ceremony hosted by Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA). This event was held to honour HFZA's investors, suppliers and service providers for meeting its exacting business requirements, as well as for consistently delivering outstanding service and community value.

Some 250 senior government officials, business leaders and representatives of various companies attended the event. It was kicked off with a keynote address by HFZA Director General Dr. Rashid Al Leem. He emphasized that business partnerships have made a substantial contribution to HFZ's growth, reputation and sustainability leadership.

"We work hard within Hamriyah Free Zone to achieve excellence in every aspect of our service, and this is not something we can do alone. These awards allow us to recognize those business partners who have helped us to achieve our goal of not only making our Free Zone increasingly efficient and competitive in an ethical and sustainable way, but also in maintaining a high level of delivery throughout the year," Al Leem said.

In all, forty-five companies and individuals in 16 categories were recognized for their excellence.

The awards were evaluated based on the findings of Hamriyah Free Zone's Partner Performance Management System. This system provides performance feedback from across the Free Zone covering its six key performance pillars of business ethics and conduct, social and environmental practices, financial performance, technical capability, delivery and quality of service as well as the strength of the commercial relationship.

Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman of GMAPS, said that he "is pleased with the award as HFZA is a valued partner of the company."

3rd Annual Project Management Congress in Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE, 21 June 2011: Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman of Global Maritime and Port Services (GMAPS) Pte Ltd, presented a paper entitled "Project management - a practitioner's viewpoint" at the 3rd Annual Project Management Congress in Sharjah.

His presentation covered the theoretical understanding of Project Management as well as how that translated to real life experience in the building of major ports, infrastructure, construction and development projects in Singapore.

The event was organized by Alleem Knowledge Center (AKC), It was an exclusive whole-day event held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sharjah. Some of the other speakers included Ashok Gupta, CEO of Bank of Baroda; V.K. Kumar, CEO of Certification Engineers International Ltd in India; and Narasimha Rao, Senior Fellow of The Energy and Resources Institute of Bangalore in India.

Mr. Goon highlighted examples of complex projects with long duration to reach completion. He briefly touched on the land reclamation, development and construction of the Pasir Panjang Container Terminal in Singapore. This was a green-field development involving extensive sea-bed dredging and reclamation works. Construction commenced in 1994. In all, 14 container berths totalling nearly 8.8km length, were completed in 2009. The cost of the developing and construction reached S$7.2 billion.

In this multi-year development project, many professional disciplines were involved, including civil engineering for the seabed dredging, reclamation and wharf construction (using concrete caissons), mechanical & electrical engineering for the procurement and installation of equipment, occupational health and safety experts for workplace safety and security, communications and logistics.

The key challenge faced was to manage the project's financial, human and material resources effectively in order to complete the project on time and within budget.

Mr. Goon also highlighted that GMAPS' engagement in projects in South East Asia, China and the Middle East continues to provide us with the opportunity to apply our project management skills and experience.

27th IAPH World Ports Conference

Busan, Korea, 23 -27 May 2011:Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman of Global Maritime and Port Services (GMAPS) Pte Ltd and Mr L. K. Sheri, Executive Director attended the 27th International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) World Ports Conference, in Busan.  This biennial world ports summit was attended by over 700 delegates from the port, shipping, tourism and logistics industries all over the world, as well as a number of VIP guests representing the local and national governments and international organizations.

The theme of the conference, “Embracing Our Future – Expanding Our Scope”, focussed on the importance of embracing new ideas and exploring new possibilities in the port industry. As the global economy undergoes transformation, it is crucial for the port industry to adapt to changes and adopt new strategies to stay afloat and prosper.

Mr Goon and Mr Sheri had the opportunity to meet and discuss contemporary issues and explore potential business with the Chairpersons, CEOs and senior key officials of the various ports who  attended the IAPH Conference.

IAPH is the largest international port and management organization established by the U.S. over 55 years ago. It is a global alliance of ports, representing some 230 ports in about 90 countries. The member ports together handle well over 60% of the world's sea-borne trade and nearly 80% of the world container traffic. It is a non-profit-making and non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and acts as an official advisory body for 6 UN affiliate organizations such as IMO, ECOSOC, UNCTAD, UNEP, ILO and WCO.

The 28th IAPH World Ports Conference will be held on 6-10 May 2013, at Los Angeles, USA.

GMAPS Signs MOU To Review Port Expansion Plan At Makassar, Indonesia

Singapore, 4 April 2011: Global Maritime and Port Serviceshas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with P.T. Sapta Krida Kita to study the expansion plans for Makassar Port, Indonesia.

Makassar is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi in Indonesia. The last detailed study for port expansion was done some ten years ago, with an update in 2005. Since then, substantial economic developments and progress have taken place in the region. GMAPS will use its domain knowledge to assist P.T. Sapta Krida Kita to review, update and re-validate the assumptions and data in the previous studies.

The results of the review will enable P.T. Sapta Krida Kita to proceed with concrete proposals for port expansion and development in Makassar.

Ibu Hj. A. J. Oudang, Director Utama signed the MOU on behalf of P. T. Sapta Krida Kita while Capt Wilson Chua, Vice Chairman signed on behalf of GMAPS.

(Top Photo - Left to right) Bapak Chalid Tahir, Ibu Hj. A. J. Oudang, (Director Utama, P. T. Sapta Krida Kita), Bapak Drs.Charles Van Munster, Capt. Wilson Chua (Vice-Chairman, GMAPS), & Mr. K. L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS)

(Photo on the right) Signing of the MOU are Ibu Hj. A. J. Oudang & Capt. Wilson Chua.

GMAPS Secures Consultancy Contract For The Expansion Of Laem Chabang Port

Singapore, 13 January 2011: Global Maritime and Port Services is a member of the Consortium led by Team Consulting Engineering and Management Co Ltd which has succeeded in securing the consultancy contract to study the economic, engineering and environmental suitability for the design and development of Phase 3 of the Laem Chabang Port.

Phase 3 of the Laem Chabang Port will be developed by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) with an estimated investment of 20 billion baht. It will increase the annual capacity of the Laem Chabang Port from the current 10-11 million TEUs of containers to 18 million TEUs when completed in 2015. The Port will also have the capacity to support the import/export of 2 million cars a year.

The development will incorporate a number of distinctive features to enable it to be competitive with ports in the neighbouring countries. It will attract major shipping and maritime companies to make Laem Chabang Port the preferred port in the region for their large vessels.

To be completed by January 2012, the consultancy works involve a study of the economic, engineering and environmental suitability for the development of Phase 3 of Laem Chabang Port development project. The consultancy project includes a Master Plan for the development and design of docks, quays, navigation canals and wave breakers, including significant primary infrastructure of the port and back-up areas. The consultants will also be involved in preparing the bidding or tender documents for the construction of the third phase development.

The agreement was signed between the Director-General of the Port Authority of Thailand, Mr Chalermchai Meekuniam. and the consultants on 13 January 2011 in Bangkok. Capt Wilson Chua, Vice Chairman of Global Maritime and Port Services, signed the agreement on behalf of the Company.

Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman of Global Maritime and Port Services, says: "We are very pleased to be involved in this exciting and dynamic project to further strengthen and enhance the Laem Chabang Port as a leading gateway in the region. This is a good start in the new year for us."

 

GMAPS Awarded Bangladesh project by ADB

Singapore, 18 October 2010: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has awarded Global Maritime & Port Services Pte Ltd (GMAPS) a contract for consultancy services under its Project Preparatory Technical Assistance (PPTA) Programme.

This project involves two major areas of studies:

• Overall Port Development Framework Study: Identify characteristics of existing port operations and prepare an overall port development framework for the country.
• Feasibility Study of Priority Ports for ADB Financing: Undertake a feasibility study to prepare port projects for possible ADB financing, focusing on Mongla Port and Benapole Land Port.

As an approved consultant with ADB, GMAPS was invited to participate in this international bid. In the tender evaluation exercise, GMAPS’ technical and financial proposal was ranked first among 5 other submissions from leading consultancy firms from the UK, USA, Australia, India and the Netherlands.

The subsequent contract negotiations were successfully completed and the contract with ADB was signed with GMAPS on 15th October 2010.

GMAPS’ Executive Chairman Mr Goon Kok Loon said “We are very pleased to be awarded this project by ADB. It is an endorsement of the skills, expertise and experience of our team of engineers, consultants and port practitioners.

I would also like to express our gratitude to the negotiation team from ADB and the Bangladesh’s Ministry of Shipping for the positive and successful negotiations conducted in Manila on 14th and 15th October 2010.”

The project is expected to start on 23rd November 2010 and will be completed in 6 months time.

Top photo left to right – L. K. Sheri (CEO, GMAPS), Ms. Zhou Ting (Project Manager, GMAPS), K. L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS), Jung-Ho Kim (Procurement Specialist, Chief Negotiator for Director, COSI, ADB), Markus Roesner (Transport Specialist, SATC, ADB), AKM Yahea Chowdhury (Chairman, Bangladesh Land Port Authority), and Mizanur Rahman (Deputy Chief Engineer, Mongla Port Authority and Project Director for PPTA Programme)

Bottom photo Left to right – Capt. Wilson Chua (Vice-Chairman, GMAPS),  L. K. Sheri (CEO, GMAPS), K. L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS), Markus Roesner (Transport Specialist, SATC, ADB), AKM Yahea Chowdhury (Chairman, Bangladesh Land Port Authority), Mizanur Rahman (Deputy Chief Engineer, Mongla Port Authority and Project Director for PPTA Programme) and Jung-Ho Kim (Procurement Specialist, Chief Negotiator for Director, COSI, ADB)

 

Delegates from Kuwait visit GMAPS

Singapore – 27-28 September 2010: GMAPS hosted business delegates from the Alghanim International General Trade & Contracting Co. in Kuwait comprising Mr. Tarek Eissa (President) and Mr. Adil Asem (Senior Environmental Consultant), together with local business leaders Dr. Albert Hong, Chairman, RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd and Ms Hedy Yap, Managing Director, Napa Pte Ltd for a discussion on maritime projects in the Middle East and around the region.

During the information sharing session, senior officers of GMAPS discussed the current maritime situation with regards to environment issues and government policies and support for new technologies with the visitors. The Kuwait delegation showed keen interest in cooperating and partnering with GMAPS for a number of projects. An agreement was signed to formalise this arrangement.

 

 

 

Trade and Industry Ministry delegates from Trinidad and Tobago visit GMAPS

Singapore - 21 September 2010: The Trinidad and Tobago delegation led by The Honourable Stephen Cadiz, Minister of Trade and Industry and comprising representatives of government agencies, visited the GMAPS office as part of their official activities during the Latin Asia Business Forum 2010.

During the discussion, GMAPS briefed the delegates on its recent projects undertaken in the field. In turn the delegates shared with GMAPS its maritime initiative, including the proposed upgrade to the port in Port of Spain.

 

 

The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) of Bahrain visits GMAPS

Singapore – 28 April 2010 - GMAPS facilitated a study mission for delegates of the General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP), Kingdom of Bahrain. During the visit, Hassan Ali Almajed, Director General of GOP, discussed with the GMAPS team topics such as Licensing of Port Operations, Navigation Aides, Port Regulations and Management.

In picture (Left & Right): Mr. K. L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS) & Hassan Ali Almajed (Director General of GOP)

 

 

 

Chairman & CEO, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port visits GMAPS

Singapore - 26 Apr 2010 – The CEO and Chairman of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr. Lou Kim Chhun paid a visit to GMAPS offices on 6 Apr 2010.
Mr. Lou was warmly received by GMAPS Executive Chairman, Mr. Goon.

During the visit, Mr. Lou had a friendly and cordial discussion with GMAPS senior management about news on and opportunities available in port developments and maritime projects in Singapore and the Region.

In picture (L-R): Mr. K. L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS) & Mr. Lou Kim Chhun (CEO & Chairman, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port)

 

 

 

Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General, HFZA visit GMAPS

Singapore - 24 March 2010: Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General, HFZA in the United Arab Emirate of Sharjah paid a visit to Global Maritime And Port Services (GMAPS) office and held friendly discussions with GMAPS’ senior executives. Dr. Rashid was in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Maritime Show 2010.

Left to right – Mr. K. L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS), Dr. Rashid Al Leem (Director General, Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA)), Mr. L. K. Sheri (CEO, GMAPS) & Mohammed Basheer (HFZA)).

 

Maritime Security Executive Committee (MSEC), United Arab Emirates visits GMAPS

Singapore, 23 March 2010: Delegates from the UAE Maritime Security Executive Committee (MSEC) comprising senior representatives from a number of Federal and Emirate Government agencies, Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA), National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), and Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), paid a visit to the GMAPS offices as part of their official visit programme. 

During the visit, the delegation discussed with GMAPS senior executives global best practices of Maritime Master Planning and Training & Education which may be adopted in the Maritime Strategy for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

 

GISS has been appointed as a Representative Office to Panama Marine Survey Certification Service Inc. (PMSCS)

Singapore – March 2010: We are pleased to announce that GMAPS Inspection & Survey Services (GISS) has been appointed as a Representative Office/Surveyor to PMSCS. We are now authorized to conduct statutory inspections/surveys and certify statutory compliance for Panama registered vessels in Singapore.

The Panama Marine Surveys & Certification Services, Inc. (PMSCS), is an International, Independent and non-profit company, founded on June of 1995, by a group of professionals with a recognized background within the International Maritime Community. Its foundation it has been an organization strongly committed to Safety of Life at Sea, the conservation of the environment, and the permanent compliance and application of established requirements of National and International Maritime Conventions.

 

GEMS named Lead Consultant for Wharf Expansion & Jetty Realignment , Loyang Offshore Supply Base.

Singapore, 19 February 2010: – GMAPS Engineering Services Services (GEMS) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the GMAPS Group was awarded the contract to provide engineering consultancy services for the TOLL Group’s subsidiary – Toll Offshore Petroleum Services (“TOPS”). The consultancy work involved is for the wharf expansion and the realignment of the jetty.  Already recognized as one of the most advanced offshore oil and gas supply bases in Asia, TOPS’ Loyang Offshore Supply Base is currently undergoing comprehensive re-development to become a truly unique and world-class facility.

GEMS as lead consultant will be working with McConnell Dowell as the preferred civil engineering contractor and WT Partnership as the preferred quantity surveyors providing contract administration for this project. In addition, as part of our provision of consultancy services GEMS will, as lead consultant be playing a key role in achieving a cost efficient solution for the removal of the areas of contaminated soil during the dredging phase of this project.

In picture: TOLL Offshore Petroleum Services (TOPS) Supply Base at Loyang, Singapore

 

Jamaican Minister visits GMAPS

Singapore, 10 February 2009: The Jamaican Minister of Transport and Works, The Hon. Mike Henry together with Dr. Aloysius Tay – Trade Counsel / Transport Minister’s Envoy to Singapore, paid a visit to GMAPS offices on 10 Feb 2010. 

During the visit, the Minister discussed with GMAPS senior management on ways to strengthen and promote the visibility of the Jamaican Ship Registry in Singapore and the Region.

In picture (L-R): Mr. L.K. Sheri (CEO, GMAPS), Hon. Mike Henry (the Minister of Transport & Works), Capt. Wilson Chua (Vice Chairman, GMAPS), Mr. K.L. Goon (Exec. Chairman, GMAPS), Dr. Aloysius Tay (Resident Trade Counsel to Jamaica in Singapore) & Capt Say Eng Sin (M.D.GISS)

 

 

GMAPS moves to new premises

Singapore, 1 February 2010: We have moved to our new premises at 28 Genting Lane, #08-06, Platinum 28, Singapore 349585.

 

 

GMAPS Education and Training Services Pte. Ltd. signs MRM training agreement

Singapore, 16 April 2009: - We are pleased to announce that we have today been recognized as an authorised MRM training provider with GMAPS Education and Training Services Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.

GMAPS is involved in maritime and port development training, ship registry and maritime consultancy services - primarily in Singapore, the nearby region and the Middle East.

Our contact person is Capt Say Eng Sin, former Head, Singapore Registry of Ships, Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

SINGAPORE CONSORTIUM CLINCHED IMPORTANT MASTER PLAN PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PULAU MUARA BESAR IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (Adobe PDF Format)

Singapore, 3 November 2008: – A Singapore consortium, Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd (Surbana) and Global Maritime & Port Services Pte Ltd (GMAPS), was appointed the Consultants for the Detailed Master Plan and Consultancy Services to develop Brunei’s Pulau Muara Besar (PMB) into a port based trading and industrial area.
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