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1. 2.50 MILLION DOLLAR DEAL BETWEEN THE BURMESE GOVERNMENT AND A SINGAPOREAN CONSORTIUM FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE KYAUKPHYU SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE.. - Singapore, 15 April 2014
2. GMAPS facilitates and conducts the "Development of a maintenance management system for cargo handling equipment" seminar in Bogor, Indonesia. - Singapore, 30 September 2013
3. GMAPS Attends Regional Meeting and World Ports & Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi - Singapore, 22 March 2013
4. GMAPS Hosts VIP Visitors From Zanzibar and Latvia - Singapore, 7 March 2013
5. GMAPS is Awarded Consultancy Contract for Master Plan and Engineering Design of Bangkok Port Terminal 3 - Bangkok, Thailand, 25 February 2013
6. Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd to Develop a Master Plan for an Integrated Marine Supply Base. - Pulau Muara Besar, 8 June 2012
7. Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Housing and Environment Visits GMAPS - Singapore, 12 April 2012
8. GMAPS wins Award for Excellence in Engineering Consultancy - Sharjah, UAE, 22 June 2011
9. 3rd Annual Project Management Congress in Sharjah - Sharjah, UAE, 21 June 2011
10. 27th IAPH World Ports Conference - Busan, Korea, 23 -27 May 2011
11. GMAPS Signs MOU To Review Port Expansion Plan At Makassar, Indonesia - Singapore, 4 April 2011
12. GMAPS Secures Consultancy Contract For The Expansion Of Laem Chabang Port - Singapore - 13 January 2011
13. GMAPS Awarded Bangladesh project by ADB - Singapore - 18 October 2010
14. Delegates from Kuwait visit GMAPS - Singapore - 27-28 September2010
15. Trade and Industry Ministry delegates from Trinidad and Tobago visit GMAPS - Singapore - 21 September2010
16. The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) of Bahrain visits GMAPS - Singapore - 28 April 2010
17. Chairman & CEO, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port visits GMAPS - Singapore - 24 March 2010
18. Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General, HFZA visits GMAPS - Singapore - 24 March 2010
19. Maritime Security Executive Committee (MSEC), United Arab Emirates visits GMAPS - Singapore, 23 March 2010
20. GISS has been appointed as a Representative Office to Panama Marine Survey Certification Service Inc. (PMSCS) - Singapore – March 2010
21. GMAPS Group named Lead Consultant to Redevelop Wharf at Loyang Offshore Supply Base for TOPS. - Singapore, 19 February 2010
22. Jamaican Minister visits GMAPS - Singapore, 10 February 2010
23. GMAPS moves to new premises - Singapore, 1 February 2010
24. GMAPS Education and Training Services Pte. Ltd. signs MRM training agreement - Singapore, 16 April 2009
25. Singapore Consortium clinched important Master Plan Project for the Development of Pulau Muara Besar in Brunei Darussalam - Singapore, 3 November 2008

 

GMAPS IS PART OF 2.50 MILLION DOLLAR DEAL BETWEEN THE BURMESE GOVERNMENT AND A SINGAPOREAN CONSORTIUM FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE KYAUKPHYU SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE.

 

Singapore, 15 April 2014:The Burmese government has chosen a group of companies led by Singapore's CPG Corporation to do consultancy work for the massive Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone ("SEZ") project, which is located in Rakhine State.

During a press conference held on Monday, 3rd March 2014, Deputy Labor Minister Myint Thein, the secretary of Burma's Bid Evaluation and Awarding Committee, announced the Singaporean-led group, a five member consortium led by CPG as the winner of the open tender for which over 31 international consulting firms had expressed interest and 17 firms had submitted tenders. The Bid Evaluation and Awarding Committee scrutinized the proposals and awarded the successful deal to CPG.

This Kyaukphyu SEZ project is set to include a deep-sea port, an industrial zone and residential developments. The project—along with Chinese oil and gas pipelines and transit routes to connect the Bay of Bengal to southern China—is part of plans to create what has been called a "mini-Singapore" on an island off Rakhine State, Burma.

The Kyauk Phyu SEZ will be implemented in four phases.

• The first stage which was completed last year involved the designing of a conceptual plan;
• The second stage has been completed with the selection of the consulting firm (this event);
• The third stage will run from March to November this year and will involve the invitation of developers; and
• The fourth stage would be the implementation of the project.

The consortium led by CPG Corporation—formerly the Singaporean government's Public Works Department—also includes real estate firm DTZ, Global Maritime and Port Services ("GMAPS"), global accountants EY (Ernst & Young) and project management company PM Link.

GMAPS representative, Mel Sng, Vice-president of Business Development, who delivered a speech on the expertise that GMAPS would be brining to the consortium and the project, during the press conference had this to say,"Intrinsically, GMAPS is an international port, marine and engineering consultancy company, with project experience in ASEAN, Far East, South Asia, Middle East and Africa.

Our senior management team comprise of C-Level and senior managers from the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore, PSA and Jurong Port; bringing along expertise in areas of port operations & management, port engineering, logistics and maritime law.

Hence, GMAPS is well conversant with all major cargo types whether be containerized, bulk or general cargoes and its handling.

In essence, we offer 2 main port consulting solutions in areas of public-private partnership advisory and technical advisory with an underlying and fundamental services provision in areas of port regulatory framework, operations planning and development, front-end and detailed engineering design.

Our role in the tender process for the development of Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone will be the review and study of the port master plan and its associated supportive studies; and get a best-fit and most compatible terminal operator for the Kyauk Phyu SEZ port via a tender process.

I would like to leave you with a note: To achieve sustainability and growth, a Port must have a life of its own.

Once again, thank you for the award and we look forward to work with BEAC and the Kyauk Phyu community."

The winning consortium was tasked with drawing up a workforce development plan and an environmental and social impact assessment plan. The companies must "develop infrastructure, for instance electricity, water, transportation, communication and hotels […and] work in conformity with the relevant ministries, state government, with interested investors," according to an official translation of Myint Thein's speech.

The winning consortium will also draw up an "involuntary resettlement sourcebook," to make sure that any displacement of people related to the project follows World Bank guidelines, he said.

The companies are facing a short timeline to complete the work as the government wants implementation to begin in December.

A project led by the China National Petroleum Corporation has already installed a natural gas pipeline connecting the offshore Shwe gas field with China's Yunnan Province. A parallel oil pipeline is reportedly near completion, and road and rail plans along similar routes have also been announced for what could become an important economic corridor for China.

Than Maung indicated that the SEZ and port project together with the existing Chinese development of a natural gas pipeline connecting the offshore Shwe gas field with China's Yunnan Province as well as a parallel oil pipeline which is reportedly near completion, and road and rail plans along similar routes would make Kyaukphyu strategically important making it a hub of international trade between East and West.

 

GMAPS facilitates and conducts the "Development of a maintenance management system for cargo handling equipment" seminar in Bogor, Indonesia.

 

Singapore, 30 September 2013:At the request of the Indonesia Port Corporation (IPC) (aka PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II), Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd (GMAPS) organised, facilitated and conducted a three-day seminar in Bogor, Indonesia.

This seminar kick-started our GMAPS project for the Development of a Maintenance Management System for Cargo Handling Equipment used by 12 IPC ports located in Sumatra, Kalimantan and West Java. It was attended by 45 engineers and managers from these ports.

IPC has purchased a large number of sophisticated cargo handling equipment for these ports. It appointed GMAPS as its consultant of choice to improve its maintenance management system for these equipment. IPC recognises the expertise and experience of GMAPS team of experts in maritime and port planning, infrastructure and operations. Our project team comprises Mr Mohd Mustafa, Mr Teo Woon Hun, Mr Koh Ler Hian, Mr Fong Kum Hor and Mr Gardeep Singh, many of whom have decades of experience working in former Port of Singapore Authority, the current PSA Corporation and its overseas ports.

Under the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Consultancy Services, GMAPS has been engaged to provide consultancy and advisory services for the introduction of a Maintenance Management System for IPC’s port equipment. The aim is to ensure enhanced reliability and efficient port operations with optimal costs.

In this seminar in Bogor, GMAPS facilitated a preliminary assessment of the issues faced in maximising the utilisation of the port equipment. It involved interactive discussions, cross-group interactions and Q&A sessions to help the participants fully appreciate the systemic issues involving equipment usage and maintenance.

Mr Dana Amin, Operations Director of IPC, who graced the occasion said, "“... As our operations grow, we must have a proper computerised system to manage the maintenance of our sophisticated equipment. In our regional ports, the staff training did not address the problems faced by the staff. In addition, there is a shortage of proper workshops, stores and inventory management systems. This seminar marks the first step towards implementing a computerised system ."

After successfully understanding the problems at hand faced by these engineers and managers from the various ports, GMAPS consultants will be performing a gap analysis by visiting each port to identify the variances between the existing maintenance regime and best-practices in maintenance systems.

In his closing address, Mr. Amin said that he is confident that at the conclusion of the project, ”we would have a good roadmap for equipment maintenance, which will be the pre-concept for all the future system developments. We cannot afford to have a high downtime of our equipment. Better maintained equipment can increase our productivity and profitability.”

In picture: Mr Dana Amin, Operations Director of IPC giving his closing address.

Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman of GMAPS, commented that, “... IPC and GMAPS have forged a mutually beneficial business relationship in collaborating on several projects. We are glad to be part of IPC’s new strategic undertaking to modernise and computerise its equipment maintenance system across its ports. We believe that under the stewardship of President Director Pak Lino and with his team’s efforts, these new initiatives will bring IPC closer towards fulfilling its core purpose of ‘Energizing Trade, Energizing Indonesia’. We are thankful for IPC’s support in awarding us this project and look towards a long and fulfilling partnership in the years ahead.”

In picture on the right above: GMAPS in action.

 

GMAPS Attends Regional Meeting and World Ports and Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi

 

Singapore, 22 March 2013:Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman, and Mr LK Sheri, Executive Director, were in UAE attending the Asia-Oceania Regional Meeting of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). The Meeting was held at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE on 18 March 2013. Mr Goon is an Honorary Member of the IAPH. Mr LK Sheri represented GMAPS which is an Associate Member of IAPH.

Following the IAPH meeting, both Mr Goon and Mr Sheri attended the World Ports and Trade Summit from 19 to 20 March. They also paid a courtesy call on Dr Rashid Alleem, Director General of Seaport and Customs at Sharjah. The events presented GMAPS' representatives with a good opportunity to meet up with a number of heads of the various Port Authorities, Regulators and Operators who were also attending the meeting. Notes were exchanged on local, regional and international developments, friendships reaffirmed, and some new introductions made. Mr Goon and Mr Sheri also had some fruitful discussions with a number of GMAPS' clients and business partners.

In picture: L-R.  Mr Sheri (GMAPS); Capt Saleh (Qatar); Mr Goon (GMAPS); Capt Ahmad Yusuf Almass, Chairman of Qatar Ports Management Co; Capt Wahab Al Diwani (Abu Dhabi); Mr Saud Al Nahari, CEO of Port Scvs. Corp. Oman; Mr Hassan Al Majed, Ministry of Transportation, DG of Ports and Maritime Affairs, Bahrain;  H.E. Eng. Abdulaziz Altuwaijry, President of Saudi Ports Authority.

 

GMAPS Hosts VIP Visitors From Zanzibar and Latvia

 

Singapore, 7 March 2013: Global Maritime And Port Services Pte Ltd (GMAPS) hosted two groups of VIP visitors, one from Zanzibar and the other from Latvia.

Zanzibar

GMAPS hosted a delegation from the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania) which is on a study visit to Singapore. The delegation was accompanied by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore officials for a briefing by Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Director of GMAPS. IE Singapore's Singapore Cooperation Enterprise is looking at ways in which strategies employed by Singaporean companies may be used to add value to Zanzibar's public sector initiatives (e.g. port modernization and info-communications development) and may consider engaging Singaporean consulting firms on some of these initiatives.

The Zanzibar delegation was led by Mr Khamis M Omar, Principal Secretary, Finance, Economy & Development Planning, President's Office. He was accompanied by Madam Amina Shaaban, Executive Secretary of the Planning Commission, Finance, Economy & Development Planning, President's Office; Mr Joseph Meza, Principal Secretary, Public Service and Good Governance, President's Office; and Mr Makame H Mohamed, Department of Coordination of Government Affairs, Second President's Office.

The vision of the Government of Zanzibar is to transform and develop Zanzibar by 2020 into "middle income" country, characterized by high levels of industrialization, economic competitiveness, quality and equality of livelihood, good governance and rule of law; having in place an educated and pro-learning society with distinct rich culture and values.

Mr Goon explained to the visitors GMAPS' experience and expertise in designing, developing and managing ports and marine/maritime facilities. He briefed them on the consultancy projects undertaken by GMAPS and introduced them to the consultancy team of senior engineers and experienced port experts, consultants and practitioners. He recounted his nearly 40 years of experience with a core group of PSA officers in managing, operating and developing the Port of Singapore from its early days of containerization to what it is today - the world's busiest port, where a vessel enters or leaves every 3 minutes.

Latvia

GMAPS also entertained the VIP delegation from the Republic of Latvia. It was led by His Excellency Mr. Daniels Pavluts, Minister of Economics, who was accompanied by his Advisor, Ms Ilona Platonova and Mr Andris Liepins, Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Economics. The delegation was accompanied by Singapore's Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia. The Minister was in Singapore to study Singapore's economic model and its development strategies, and to discuss with parties interested in investing in some of Latvian state assets.

In his briefing to the Latvian Minister and his delegation, Mr Goon included a summary of GMAPS' experience and expertise in designing, developing and managing ports and marine facilities. He also outlined the projects undertaken by GMAPS consultancy team of experienced port experts, engineers, consultants and practitioners, highlighting various development strategies recommended to clients.

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GMAPS is Awarded Consultancy Contract for Master Plan and
Engineering Design of Bangkok Port Terminal 3

 

Singapore, 25 February 2013: Global Maritime And Port Services Pte Ltd (GMAPS) is very pleased to announce that it has been successful in the tender called by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to prepare a Master Plan and feasibility studies for the redevelopment of the existing container and general cargo terminals at the Bangkok Port into a new state-of-the-art container terminal (Terminal 3).

The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has a total of 940 acres of land in Bangkok, of which 340 acres have been developed into Bangkok Port. Bangkok Port is divided into Container Terminals 1 & 2 in the east and the Multi-Purpose Terminal in the west, separated by Phra Khanong Canal. The Container Terminals have a total quay length of 1,200 metres, while the Multi-Purpose Terminal (West Wharf) has 1,500 metres of quay length. The structure and facilities at the MPT were designed to support the conventional method of cargo handling, an activity which has been assessed to be less profitable than other high-end and value-added activities.

GMAPS has entered into an agreement with Hamidon and Associates who are the local consultants in Brunei to provide consultancy services for the socio-economic, commercial and regulatory framework applicable to the operation of IMSB. Hamidon and Associates are registered in Negara Brunei Darussalam as Consultants.

PAT has plans to redevelop its existing part of its general cargo terminals at West Wharf into a new Container Terminal (Terminal 3) capable to handling up to 1.4 million TEUs per year. The area consists of 600 metres of wharf-front by 800 metres. Terminal 3 will be a modern, safe and environmentally friendly port that meets international standards, and plays a key role in supporting the nation’s trade and logistics industry.

GMAPS formed a consortium with Chotichinda Mouchel Consultants Limited to prepare this Master Plan. We will also determine the design and capacity of the berth and yard so as to maximise the throughput for the proposed design, and recommend the most suitable operating systems and work processes as well as IT procedures to be adopted by all three Container Terminals in Bangkok Port. The feasibility studies will include all the economic, engineering, environmental and operational aspects of the port development within the new Bangkok Customs fence.

The consultancy agreement was signed in Bangkok on 22 February 2013 between the Port Authority of Thailand and the consortium comprising GMAPS and Chotichinda Mouchel Consultants.

In this picture: Contract Signing for the Master Plan Development of Bangkok Port Terminal 3 on 22 Feb 2013, Bangkok left to right: Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman, GMAPS; Cdr Viroon Chotibul, MD of Chotichinda Mouchel: Lt Ittichai Supanakoon, Acting Director-General, Port Authority of Thailand, Sub Lt Songtham Chantaprasit, MD, Bangkok Port .

 

 

Mr Goon Kok Loon, Executive Chairman of GMAPS said, “Together with our consortium partner, GMAPS is very honoured and pleased to be awarded this contract by the Port Authority of Thailand. The historic Klong Toey area, where Bangkok Port is located, is earmarked by the Government for extensive re-development. The challenge for this consultancy study is to design the new port and integrate it with the overall master plan for the surrounding area.”

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Global Maritime and Port Services Pte Ltd to Develop a Master Plan for an Integrated Marine Supply Base in Pulau Muara Besar.

Singapore, 8 June 2012: Global Maritime and Ports Services (GMAPS) Pte Ltd, through an open tender process, has been appointed by Brunei Economic Development Board to provide consultancy services to assist BEDB with the necessary investigation, master planning and engineering design for an Integrated Marine Supply Base (IMSB) on Pulau Muara Besar in Brunei. In addition, there is an optional phase to prepare appropriate bid documents to manage the Base as well as to evaluate proposals submitted for this Base and to make recommendations for the Base management.

BEDB intends to develop the IMSB on Pulau Muara Besar to cater for the short-term market requirements for the support services for the domestic oil and gas industry, as well as the mid-to-long term requirements for the support services for both the domestic and regional oil and gas industry.   

GMAPS has entered into an agreement with Hamidon and Associates who are the local consultants in Brunei to provide consultancy services for the socio-economic, commercial and regulatory framework applicable to the operation of IMSB. Hamidon and Associates are registered in Negara Brunei Darussalam as Consultants.

Mr. Goon Kok Loon, Chairman of GMAPS, said "GMAPS is very pleased with the award of this tender. Our Company has a team of senior consultants and engineers with proven domain, knowledge and operating experience to complete consultancy services of this nature. Two years ago, we were the lead consultant for the wharf expansion and jetty realignment for the Loyang Offshore Supply Base belonging to TOLL Offshore Petroleum Services. We have also completed the design for the expansion of the existing jetty in Jasra, Brunei to handle larger vessels."

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Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Housing and The Environment Visits GMAPS

Singapore, 12 April 2012: GMAPS was pleased to host a VIP visit on 12 April 2012 by the Honourable Dr Roodal Moonilal, Minister of Housing and the Environment, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He was accompanied by his Advisor, Mr Asgar Ali as well as top officials from his Housing Development Corporation Ltd comprising Mr Henkle Lall, Chairman; Ms Jearlean John, Managing Director (who is also the Chairman of UDeCOTT) and Mr James Lambert, Director.  Also accompanying him were Urban Development Corporation (UDeCOTT)'s CEO, Mr Kurt Ramlal and its Chief Operating Officer, Ms Greer Quan.In picture: Dr. Moonilal (second left), Mr. Goon Kok Loon (third left), and LK Sheri (first from left).

The Minister has always been interested in Singapore's expertise in developing and managing ports. Given that GMAPS had previously submitted a proposal for consultancy services for the port in the Port of Spain, he said that it was a good opportunity to meet up with GMAPS and inform GMAPS of his plans and priorities for the port sector in T&T.   

 

GMAPS' Executive Chairman, Mr Goon Kok Loon, briefed the delegation on the consultancy projects undertaken by GMAPS, and the consultancy team of senior engineers with vast experience in port planning and design, complemented by a team of experienced port experts, consultants and practitioners.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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)

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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.

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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.

 

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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)

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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)

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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)).

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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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).

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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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