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SINGAPORE SHIPREPAIRING, SHIPBUILDING & OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES DIRECTORY 2020/2021
ROLES
ASMI’s main roles are:
• To enhance the knowledge and skills of the
industry’s workforce
• To promote the collective interests of the
M&OE industry
• To link up and integrate the M&OE industry
Enhancing the Knowledge and Skills of the Industry Workforce
− Organises brie ngs and sharing sessions to
disseminate, update and share information
on regulations, practices and schemes
− Conducts workshops to impart knowledge
and enhance competencies
− Coordinates industry-wide initiatives on
workplace safety, productivity and capacity
building
− Organises and conducts training to train
and upskill the marine workforce
− Manages skills assessment schemes to
certify workers’ skills standards
− Administers scholarship schemes to attract
and recruit talents into the industry
− Develops industry generic guidelines to set
minimum standards for the industry
− Publishes manuals and guides to provide
reference and guidance to members
Promoting the Collective Interests of the M&OE Industry
− Organises participation in trade fairs to
promote industry and members’ capabilities, technologies and products and develop business leads
− Participates in committees and work groups to represent the industry and safeguards its common interests
− Organises study trips and business missions to help members identify business opportunities and access markets
− Holds dialogues with government bodies, marine-related organisations and industry
partners to address industry issues and
concerns
− Publishes newsletters, annual reports,
directories and other publications to broadcast information, disseminate news and share industry updates
Linking Up the Marine Industry
− Organises outreach programmes to promote the industry, create public awareness and
enhance the industry’s image
− Organises social activities to create
networking opportunities and enhance business cooperation
− Organises friendly competitions and sports tournaments to build rapport and camaraderie among members
The Association operates through ve main Committees to carry out its roles and organise the events and activities for members. These are the Manpower, Workplace Safety and Health, Productivity and Future Economy, Supporting Industry and the Social, Youth and Membership Committees.
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