ASMI PERSONALITIES
ASMI PRESIDENTS
ASMI AWARD RECIPENTS
ASMI PRESIDENTS - FROM 1968 TO DATE
Mr Wong Weng Sun (2009 – To Date)
President & CEO, Executive/Non-Independent Director, Sembcorp Marine Ltd
Mr Wong, ASMI’s current President, was elected at the ASMI 41st Annual General Meeting held on 26 May 2009.
Mr Michael Chia (2005 – 2009)
Then Executive Director, Keppel FELS Ltd
Currently CEO, Keppel Integrated Engineering and Managing Director (Offshore), Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited
Mr Michael Chia focused on enhancing the image of the Singapore marine industry and attracting new talents to join the marine workforce.
Mr Heng Chiang Gnee (1997 – 2005)
Then Chairman, Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd
Currently CEO, Maritime Sustainability Pte Ltd
Mr Heng rallied ASMI members towards a common course – to maintain Singapore’s position as a leading ship repair and rig building nation through closer cooperation.
Mr Wong Peng Kin (April 1996 -1997)
Then General Manager (Personnel), Jurong Shipyard Ltd
Currently Senior General Manager (Human Resource), Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd and Director, Group Human Resource, Sembcorp Marine
As ASMI stalwart, Mr Wong stepped into the bridge championing causes close to his heart – training and skills development.
Mr Tong Chong Heong (1995 – March 1996)
Then Executive Director, Keppel Shipyard
Currently Executive Director, Keppel Corporation Limited and CEO, Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited
During Mr Tong’s tenure, safety became a key focus of the Association’s work as the industry strived towards a higher level of safety standards.
Mr Tan Mong Seng (1991 -1995)
Then Managing Director, Sembawang Shipyard
Mr Tan helped to initiate the marine research and development programmed to tackle the manpower and mechanisation challenges facing the industry.
Mr Choo Chiau Beng (1989 -1991)
Then Managing Director, Far East Levingston Shipbuilding
Currently CEO, Keppel Corporation Limited and Chairman, Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited
As ASMI’s President during the boom years, Mr Choo had to face the manpower challenges which came with strong growth.
Mr Loh Weng Siew (1983 -1989)
Then Managing Director, Keppel Shipyard
Mr Loh saw the Association through its most difficult years and engineered its transformation from SASAR to ASMI.
Mr Lai Park On (1980 -1983)
Then Managing Director, Mitsubishi Singapore Heavy Industries
With his human resource background, Mr Lai was a champion of manpower development during his tenure.
The late Mr Chua Chor Teck (1973 -1980)
Then Managing Director, Keppel Shipyard
Mr Chua was SASAR’s longest-serving President and an inspiring example to many. He worked his way from an apprentice to become Managing Director, a post he held until his untimely death in 1986.
The late Mr K K Ching (1970 -1973)
Then Managing Director, Kwong Soon Engineering Co
Mr Ching was returned unopposed for three terms as President before stepping aside because of work commitments.
Mr John A Wilde (1968 -1970)
Then Managing Director, Vosper Thornycroft
Mr Wilde spearheaded the formation of SASAR and became its first President. He remained active until he was posted back to the United Kingdom in June 1970.
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ASMI AWARD RECIPIENTS - FROM 1994 TO DATE
The ASMI Award was introduced in 1994 to recognise the invaluable contributions and outstanding services rendered to the Association and the marine industry.
2009
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, Senior General Manager (Operations), Keppel Shipyard Ltd
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mr Teo Siong Seng, Chairman, Singapore Maritime Foundation
ASMI SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Mr Louis Ching, Managing Director, Kwong Soon Engineering Co. Pte Ltd
2008
ASMI GOLD AWARD
BG Tay Lim Heng, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
2007
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Felix Leggewie, Managing Director, MAN Diesel Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Anthony Richardson, Managing Director, Shiptech Pte Ltd
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Prof Poo Aun Neow, Director, Bachelor of Technology Programme, National University of Singapore
2006
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Mohd Aliffi Ismail, Senior HSE Manager, Keppel Shipyard Ltd
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mr Lim Chin Siew, Director, National Trades Union Congress and Executive Secretary, Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Employees' Union
2005
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Gold)
Mr Heng Chiang Gnee, Chief Executive Officer, SembCorp Environmental Management Pte Ltd
Mr Seow Yong Koon, Training Manager, Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd
2004
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Gold)
Mr Michael Chia, Executive Director, Keppel FELS Ltd
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Lum Chee Kong, General Manager (Commercial), Keppel Shipyard Ltd
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mr Go Heng Huat, Ministry of Manpower
Mr Chang Chin Nam, Economic Development Board
2000
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mrs Loh Leok Yeen, Director, World Class Companies Programme/LIUP, Economic Development Board and Vice President of EDB Investments
Mr Chan Kah Guan, Head, World Class Companies Programme/LIUP, Economic Development Board
1999
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Charlie Teng Chang Hai, Assistant Training Manager, Keppel Hitachi Zosen Ltd
Mr P K Raveendran, Chief Safety Manager of Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mr Ho Siong Hin, Deputy Director, Department of Industrial Safety, Ministry of Manpower
Mr Ng Ah Seng, Deputy Director (Industry Services), Institute of Technical Education
1998
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Gold)
Mr Louis Ching, Managing Director, Kwong Soon Engineering Co Pte Ltd
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Ten Kuet Fui, General Manager (Human Resource), Keppel Hitachi Zosen Ltd
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mr Tan Pui Guan, Divisional Director, Occupational Safety and Health Division, Ministry of Manpower
Prof Lim Mong King, Deputy President, Nanyang Technological University
1997
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Gold)
Mr Tay Kim Hock, Chief Operating Officer, Intraco Limited
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Mr Chow Tat Kong, Director of Engineering, Industry Development Division, Economic Development Board
Mr Tan Kim Pong, Head of Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Department, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Seow Yong Koon, Training Manager, Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd
1996
ASMI GOLD AWARD
Dr Law Song Seng, Director & Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Technical Education
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Tang Ying Kee, General Manager, Sembawang Bethlehem Pte Ltd
1995
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Gold)
Mr Loh Wing Siew, Managing Director, Keppel Shipyard
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Foo Meng Kee, Managing Director, Hitachi Zosen Singapore Ltd
Mr Yeo Boey Chua, Group Personnel Manager, Keppel Shipyard
1994
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Gold)
Mr Wong Peng Kin, General Manager (Personnel), Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd
ASMI MERITORIOUS AWARD (Silver)
Mr Louis Ching, Managing Director, Kwong Soon Engineering Co Pte Ltd
Mr Tay Kim Hock, Chief Operating Officer, Intraco Limited
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