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DolphinMar - Apr 2008 MICA (P) 119/07/2007
Jurong Delivers West Sirius
PetroJack II & WilForce
Jack-up Deliveries
Sail-away of Raroa FPSO
Aban VIII Rig Naming
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COVER STORY
Milestone Delivery of West Sirius
West Sirius, the first of a series of seven ultra-deepwater dynamic positioning 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rigs, was delivered to Seadrill Limited in March
2008 after its successful turnkey construction
Jurong Shipyard, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, has set a major milestone with the delivery of West Sirius, the first of a
series of seven ultra-deepwater dynamic positioning 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rigs constructed by the yard.
The successful delivery of West Sirius to
Norwegian rig-owner Seadrill Limited at end
March 2008 is of special signifi cance being
the yard’s fi rst turnkey semi-submersible rig
building project encompassing engineering,
procurement, construction, integration and
commissioning elements.
Sealing the delivery of West Sirius: Mr Stein Diesen,
Senior Vice President of Seadrill’s Deepwater
Units Projects, and Mr Don Lee, Senior General
Manager (Offshore) of Jurong Shipyard, engaged
in a firm handshake
Currently on charter to Devon Energy for a
four-year assignment in the Gulf of Mexico,
West Sirius is the fi rst of three similar Friede &
Goldman (F&G) Ex-D design semi-submersible
units ordered by Seadrill Limited.
West Sirius was constructed using Jurong
Shipyard’s proprietary “Load-out & Mating-in-
Dock” semi-submersible construction technique.
Using this breakthrough methodology, the rig’s
upper and the lower hulls were simultaneously
constructed and subsequently skidded and
mated in the drydock.
The second sister rig, to be named West
Taurus, was also built and assembled in close
succession using the yard’s newly developed
“Transverse Skidding” technique. This
innovative new construction methodology
works in combination with the “Load-out &
Mating-in-Dock” technique to enable the fasttrack
construction and sequential assembly
of multiple semi-submersibles while meeting
high standards of quality, safety and precision.
As a result, rig delivery time has sped up by 4
months, allowing Jurong Shipyard to deliver 2
semi-submersibles a year.
West Sirius belongs to a new generation of
rigs that feature a larger operating area, a high
load carrying capacity, decreased dependence
on frequent supplies, effi ciency and improved
safety and working environment, while
minimising the exposure to the environment. The
rig incorporates sophisticated deep-sea drilling
technologies for drilling wells of up to 37,500
feet while operating in dynamic positioning
mode in water depths of up to 10,000 feet.
Designed with a usable deck space of 18,000
square feet, the rig is capable of carrying a
variable deck load of up to 8,000 tons and has
an operational displacement of 43,400 metric
tons at 17 metres draft and 46,750 metric tons
at 20 metres draft.
Key management and project team representatives commemorating the handover of West Sirius
Prior to West Sirius, the yard had successfully
built two units of 5th generation F&G Ex-D
design ultra-deepwater semi-submersible
rigs for GlobalSantaFe Corporation using the
“Load-out & Mating-in-Dock” technique.
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March - April 2008

FEATURE
Raroa FPSO Takes Flight
RAROA, the first of two Floating
Production Storage and Offloading
vessels (FPSOs) under conversion
at Jurong Shipyard, was delivered to
Tanker Pacific Offshore Terminals Pte
Ltd in early April 2008.
Jurong Shipyard had successfully converted
RAROA, Tanker Pacifi c’s fi rst FPSO, from
the 92,802 dwt tanker M.T. Andaman Sea.
The conversion operation encompassed the
installation of an internal turret, 3 boilers on
deck to generate 24 megawatts of power,
renewal of the entire piping and electrical
systems and installation of new process
facilities for crude separation, water injection
and chemical injection.
Upon delivery, the FPSO RAROA has since
been on charter to OMV New Zealand for
its Maari Field development project, offshore
New Zealand’s South Taranaki. Designed
to operate 15 years without drydocking,
the FPSO has the ability to process 40,000
barrels of oil per day and store up to 646,548
barrels of oil.
Conversion and life extension work is also
underway in Jurong Shipyard for Tanker
Pacifi c’s second FPSO to be named Montara
Venture from the 148,255 dwt oil tanker
M.T. Freeway. This FPSO will be capable of
operating 15 years without drydocking, with
a production capacity of 40,000 barrels per
day and a storage capacity of 900,000 barrels
of oil. Slated for completion in 3Q 2008,
Montara Venture will be chartered to Coogee
Resources for deployment in the Montara
Field, offshore Australia.
RAROA FPSO setting sail from Jurong Shipyard after a successful conversion
The tanker M.T. Andaman Sea before her transformation into RAROA FPSO
Tanker to FPSO conversion of RAROA underway
March - April 2008
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HIGHLIGHTS
Naming & Delivery of PetroJack II
Jurong Shipyard has successfully
handed over PetroJack II, its second
high-performance newbuilt deepdrilling
offshore jack-up rig, at end
March 2008 to PetroJack ASA, a
subsidiary of leading Norwegian
energy group Larsen Oil & Gas.
Mr Martin Nordaas, Managing Director of Larsen Oil
& Gas (Singapore) and aProject Director of PetroJack
ASA, and Mr Don Lee, Senior General Manager
(Offshore) of Jurong Shipyard, marking the handover
of PetroJack II, witnessed by Mr Rolf Nordahl, Chief
Financial Officer of Larsen Oil & Gas, and Mr Carl
Wong, Senior Manager (Offshore) of Jurong Shipyard
Scheduled to sail-away at end May 2008,
PetroJack II is currently in the yard for
further enhancement and modifi cation works
commissioned by the rig’s charterer Saipem, an
international drilling contractor. When completed,
the rig will be deployed for drilling in the Middle
East under a four-year charter.
PetroJack II is the second unit of four deep-drilling
jack-up rigs originally contracted to Jurong Shipyard
by PetroJack, which subsequently sold the fi rst
and the third unit to an international Danish drilling
contractor. The fourth unit, to be named PetroJack
IV, is scheduled for completion in 4Q 2008.
The rig was built based on the Group’s proprietary
Baker Marine Pacifi c Class 375 (BMC Pacifi c
375) design, a proven and tested design that
Cheers to the delivery of PetroJack II!
PetroJack II is the first of two high-performance Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 deep drilling offshore jackup
rigs built by Jurong Shipyard for PetroJack ASA
has won the confi dence of the oil & gas industry
with its quality performance and advanced drilling
capabilities. This highly sophisticated jack-up
rig will be capable of drilling high pressure and
high temperature wells at 30,000 feet whilst
operating in 375 feet of water. Designed with
accommodation for 120 men, the rig has the
capacity for large variable loads, a large liquid mud
and bulk mud capacity, extensive deck space and
a large jacking capacity for preload jacking.
Prior to her delivery, the jack-up rig was christened
PetroJack II on March 8, 2008 by Mrs Sopee
Nordaas, wife of Mr Martin Nordaas, Managing
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HIGHLIGHTS
Blessings abound: (From left) Mr Martin Nordaas, Managing Director of Larsen Oil & Gas (Singapore) and
Project Director of PetroJack ASA, Lady Sponsor Mrs Sopee Nordaas, Mr Berge Gerdt Larsen, Owner of
Larsen Oil & Gas Group, and Mr Wong Weng Sun, Managing Director of Jurong Shipyard and President &
COO of Sembcorp Marine
Director of Larsen Oil & Gas (Singapore)
and Project Director of PetroJack ASA, in a
ceremony held in Jurong Shipyard attended
by key representatives and stakeholders from
both companies.
deep-drilling newbuild jack-up rigs. The rig’s
successful construction is a testament to our
strong offshore newbuilding capabilities and
further affi rms our status as a leading rig builder
in the marine and offshore industry.”
The fortune lion in action
During the naming ceremony, Mr Martin Nordaas
said: “PetroJack II heralds a major milestone
for the Larsen Oil & Gas Group being the
inaugural rig in our newbuilding programme. The
high standards of quality, safety and reliability
achieved in the construction of PetroJack II is
a refl ection of Jurong Shipyard’s rig-building
expertise and the steadfast commitment of all
members in the team. The rig will play a key role
in consolidating our strategic positioning in the oil
and gas sector.”
Mr Wong Weng Sun, Managing Director of
Jurong Shipyard and President & Chief Operating
Offi cer of Sembcorp Marine, said: “We are very
honoured to partner PetroJack in the construction
of PetroJack II, the second of a series of four
In addition to the 2 BMC Pacifi c 375 jack-up units,
PetroJack’s parent company Larsen Oil & Gas
also ordered 1 harsh environment CJ70 design
deep drilling jack-up unit as well as 3 units of 6th
generation ultra-deepwater dynamic-positioning
semi-submersible drilling units through subsidiaries
PetroProd Ltd and PetroMena ASA respectively.
PetroJack II is the eighth unit of a series of 21 BMC
Pacifi c 375 jack-up rigs in Sembcorp Marine’s
orderbook since the launch of the proprietary jackup
design in early 2004. Four jack-up units were
contracted to Jurong Shipyard, which delivered 1
unit in 2007, and 17 units were placed with PPL
Shipyard, another Sembcorp Marine subsidiary,
which delivered 6 units to-date.
“I name you PetroJack II” – Lady Sponsor Mrs Sopee
Nordaas christening the jack-up
VIPs applauding during the name unveiling
Key stakeholders celebrating the naming of PetroJack II
March - April 2008
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FEATURE
Wan Hai 317 & Pontresina Containership Deliveries
Twin berthing: Wan Hai 317 and Pontresina newbuilt Jubilee Class 2,646 TEU containerships at the quayside
Jurong Shipyard has successfully delivered Pontresina and Wan Hai 317, the yard’s seventh and eighth 2,646 TEU
newbuilt containership units, to Germany’s Reederei F. Laeisz and Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines.
Wan Hai 317, which sailed away in March 2008, marks the sixth 2,646 TEU
containership built for Wan Hai Lines following the deliveries of similarly
designed sisterships Wan Hai 311, Wan Hai 312, Wan Hai 313, Wan Hai
315 and Wan Hai 316 between 2005 and 2007.
The successful handover of Reederei F. Laeisz’s second 2,646 TEU
containership Pontresina in April 2008 follows after the delivery of sister
unit Pontremoli in 2006.
Built based on Jurong Shipyard’s proprietary Jubilee Class 2,646 TEU design,
both Wan Hai 317 and Pontresina are the largest and most sophisticated
of their kind designed and built in Singapore. With a high container-carrying
capacity of 2,646 TEU, including 1,688 TEU on deck and 958 TEU in hold,
the 213m x 32.2m x 16.5m vessels can accommodate two tiers of highcube
containers in the hold.
Designed with lashing bridges on deck for greater stability during transport,
each ship is equipped with 400 reefers and is capable of a high homogeneous
container intake of more than 1,960 TEU at 14 tons per TEU. With the hull
specially designed to minimise propeller-induced vibration, each vessel can
reach high service speeds of up to 23 knots for operational performance,
while achieving optimal transport effi ciency.
In all, Jurong Shipyard has successfully delivered 10 containership units built
based on the yard’s Jubilee Class design, comprising 8 container vessels in
the 2,646 TEU series and 2 units in the 2,586 TEU series.
Pontresina, the second high-performance 2,646 TEU container vessel for
Reederei F. Laeisz, was successfully delivered in April 2008
The successful sail-away of Wan Hai 317, the sixth 2,646 TEU containership
ordered by Wan Hai Lines, in March 2008
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YARD NEWS
Triple Service for APL Vessels
Jurong Shipyard has successfully completed the repairs for three APL
containerships – the 64,145 dwt APL Coral, the 51,534 dwt APL Topaz, and the
59,499 dwt APL Amazonite – for alliance partner Neptune Shipmanagement
Services since the start of the year.
After the sail-away of 5,020 TEU APL Coral in
January 2008, Jurong Shipyard hosted 3,502
TEU APL Topaz measuring 275.8m x 32.2m
x 21.5m and 3,618 TEU APL Amazonite which
departed around mid March and end March
respectively.
All three vessels underwent various drydocking
and maintenance works, including hull blasting
and the application of a special silicon paint,
minor hatch cover repairs, routine machinery and
electric equipment overhaul, cell guide repairs,
as well as piping renewal.
Steel renewal works at various locations were
also carried out for both APL Amazonite and APL
Topaz. The yard also executed cargo hold cell
guide conversion for the 288.31m x 32.28m x
21.5m APL Amazonite during her stay.
APL Topaz in good form
The sail-away of APL Coral in January 2008
APL Amazonite looking sleek after a new coat of paint
March - April 2008
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YARD NEWS
Super Zearth Sets Sail
Refreshed and rejuvenated: Super Zearth takes off after repairs at the yard
Super Zearth, a 265,353 dwt Very Large Crude Carrier, took off from Jurong Shipyard in March 2008 after
docking in the yard at end February for its 5th intermediate drydocking survey.
This 333.0m x 60.0m x 28.65m vessel from
Idemitsu Tanker Co. Ltd, which last visited
the yard in 2005, is the fi rst double-hull
oil tanker built by IHI in 1995 and the fi rst
double-hull tanker owned by the company.
Signifi cant repairs carried out involved
the installation of the deck fi sh plate, the
overhauling of the main engine, turbo and
diesel generators, cargo oil and ballast
pumps and as well as the renewal of the
heating coil. Other routine maintenance
works included the cleaning and painting
of the sea chest, inspection of the tail
shaft clearance and the overhauling of
sea valves.
Docking of Star Grindanger
Star Grindanger, a general cargo
vessel from Westfal Larsen
Management A/S of Norway, visited
Jurong Shipyard during the months of
February and March 2008 for repairs
to ensure its continued performance
on the high seas.
In addition to the standard drydocking repairs, the
43,131 dwt vessel with a dimension of 201.00m
x 29.41 m x 16.26m also received minor steel
works, routine engine room repairs and crane
servicing during its stopover.
Star Grindanger exuding radiance after her overhaul
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YARD NEWS
Antonis I. Angelicoussis Revisits
Jurong Shipyard saw the return of
Antonis I. Angelicoussis, a 306,085
dwt oil tanker belonging to the yard’s
alliance partner Chevron Shipping
Company LLC, in March 2008 following
its last visit in August 2005.
The tanker, measuring 332m x 58.05m x 31m,
came by for steel repairs in water ballast
tanks and cargo oil tanks, deck cargo pipe
hydro-testing, funnel painting and application
of the Chevron Hallmark, main engine exhaust
gas pipe support structure repairs and radar
replacement. Other repairs performed by the
yard included the renewal of port and starboard
anchor windlass gear covers, repairs to the
cargo pump casing and the motors overhaul.
Antonis I. Angelicoussis ready to leave the yard
With the strong partnership and good
communication between the Chevron
and Jurong teams, the repair of Antonis I.
Angelicousis was an incident-free success,
marked by the smooth and timely redelivery of
the vessel to its owner.
Advancing The Alliance For Added Value
To further strengthen the alliance partnership between Chevron Shipping Company and Jurong Shipyard for
enhanced value creation, a two-day Advanced Supplier Relationship Preliminary Meeting was held at the
Jurong Country Club from April 8 to 9, 2008.
This meeting was kicked off with an
introduction by Mr Christopher Brown, Fleet
Technical Manager of Chevron Shipping
Company, who introduced the Advanced
Supplier Relationship concept and its
objectives. The team structure and individual
members’ roles and responsibilities were
also established for the effective functioning
of the alliance.
The team’s close interaction and active sharing
during the course of the meeting certainly paved
the way for an even greater partnership to advance
the Chevron-Jurong alliance to a new level.
Sharing ideas to advance the alliance
United as one team
March - April 2008
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SCM : AROUND THE YARDS
PPL Delivers WilForce Jack-up Rig
Lady Sponsor Mrs Helene Mørch naming the rig
Auspicious naming for WilForce: (From right)
Mr Claus Mrch, Technical Director of Awilco
Offshore ASA, Lady Sponsor Mrs Helene Mrch,
and Mr Raymond Wong, PPL Shipyard’s Head of
Projects, in celebration
PPL Shipyard, a subsidiary of
Sembcorp Marine, has successfully
delivered WilForce, the third of a series
of five deepwater jack-up drilling rigs
on order by Awilco Offshore ASA, on
March 19, 2008.
WilForce, PPL Shipyard’s 7th BMC Pacifi c
375 jack-up delivery, was constructed based
on PPL Shipyard’s proprietary Baker Marine
Pacifi c Class 375 design, making it capable
of drilling high pressure and high temperature
wells of 30,000 feet whilst operating in 375 feet
of water. The rig also features extensive deck
space and large jacking capacity for preload
jacking, with accommodation for 120 persons.
WilForce, the third of a series of five jack-ups ordered by Awilco Offshore ASA, is PPL Shipyard’s 7th BMC
Pacific 375 jack-up delivery
Following her handover, WilForce was named
by Lady Sponsor Mrs Helene Mørch, the
wife of Mr Claus Mørch, Technical Director
of Awilco Offshore ASA, on April 9, 2008.
After completing further enhancement and
modifi cation works for charterer Repsol
Exploration Murzuq S.A., the rig has since
set off from PPL Shipyard on April 19, 2008
for an estimated fi ve-month drilling program
offshore Libya.
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PPL & Sembawang On Track to Deliver
Aban VIII Jack-up
PPL Shipyard and Sembawang Shipyard, subsidiaries of
Sembcorp Marine, are on track to deliver a Baker Marine
Pacific Class 375 (BMC Pacific 375) design jack-up rig to Aban
Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Aban Offshore Ltd of India.
The jack-up rig was christened Aban VIII by Mrs Deepa Reji Abraham, wife
of Mr Reji Abraham, Managing Director of Aban Offshore Ltd, in a naming
ceremony held in Sembawang Shipyard on April 19, 2008. The ceremony
was attended by key representatives and stakeholders from Aban Offshore,
PPL Shipyard and Sembawang Shipyard as well as distinguished guests
from the shipping and offshore fraternity.
The BMC Pacifi c 375 design is a proprietary design licence owned
by Baker Marine Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of PPL Shipyard.
The contract is a joint-venture between PPL Shipyard and Sembawang
Shipyard which leverages on the core competencies of both companies.
Working in partnership, PPL Shipyard provides the proprietary design and
equipment procurement whilst the construction and commissioning of the
jack-up rig are executed by Sembawang Shipyard.
SCM : AROUND THE YARDS
This specialised rig for Aban Singapore is customised to meet owner’s
requirements for operations in the Indian Ocean and is equipped with a
drilling system that will enable it to drill high pressure and high temperature
wells at 30,000 feet when operating in water depths of 375 feet. The rig
has an accommodation capacity for 120 men.
Aban VIII is the 9th jack-up rig to be built based on the BMC Pacific 375 class
design
In his welcome speech at the naming ceremony, Mr Reji Abraham,
Managing Director of Aban Offshore Ltd, said: “The successful delivery
of Aban VIII heralds a new milestone for Aban Offshore as we continue
to build up our capability and our high quality service performance to our
clients in the offshore industry. The high standards of quality, productivity
and safety achieved in the construction of Aban VIII are indeed a remarkable
outcome of the strong capability and commitment by both PPL Shipyard and
Sembawang Shipyard. We are indeed very pleased with the results of our
fi rst collaboration and certainly look forward to a long-term partnership with
both PPL Shipyard and Sembawang Shipyard.”
Much fanfare during the rig naming
Mr Ong Poh Kwee, Deputy President of Sembcorp Marine and Managing
Director of Sembawang Shipyard, said: “We are honoured to be the chosen
partner of Aban Offshore for the construction of their fi rst BMC Pacifi c
375 design rig. This is the 9th jack-up rig to be built in the BMC Pacifi c
375 class and Sembawang Shipyard’s fi rst new construction project in its
West Yard location.”
“We would like to thank the Owners for their trust and confidence and
more importantly, their commitment in jointly setting key performance
targets in areas of schedule, HSE, Quality and technical innovation
which help both parties raised the bar for timely and quality rig
construction and redelivery.”
VIPs and key stakeholders from Aban Offshore, Sembawang Shipyard and PPL
Shipyard together in celebration
The Aban VIII is expected to sail for its long-term deployment on the Indian
Ocean in May 2008.
March - April 2008
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SCM NEWS
Sembcorp Marineʼs 45th AGM & EGM
Shareholders’ meeting in progress
The 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held
on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Sembcorp Marine saw a strong turnout of more than 250
shareholders who were eager to hear the review of the Group’s 2007 performance.
The session commenced at 11am and was chaired by Mr Goh Geok Ling, Chairman of
Sembcorp Marine. Both the AGM and EGM proceeded well with lively exchanges between
the panel and shareholders. During the meeting, the panel was forthcoming in addressing
feedback given by shareholders and the proposed resolutions set out in the agenda were
passed without modifi cation.
This was followed by a luncheon reception which provided a platform for interaction and
networking between the shareholders and management, enabling them to better understand
the Group’s strategic operations.
Shareholders registering their attendance
A shareholder engaging the panel with a lively
discussion
Shareholders helping themselves to the luncheon
spread
Proposed resolutions being passed by shareholders without modification
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HAPPENINGS
Making Waves at Careers 2008
Jobseekers filling up application forms for a
potential career placement with Sembcorp Marine.
Visitors checking out the jobs available
In the Group’s active search for talent, Sembcorp Marine and its subsidiaries
Jurong Shipyard, Sembawang Shipyard, PPL Shipyard, SMOE Pte Ltd and
Jurong SML took part in Career & Education 2008 Fair, a key recruitment
event in Singapore from February 28 to March 2, 2008.
A representative providing an overview of the
career prospects within the Group’s shipyards.
The Group made a strong presence at the event
which saw over 400,000 visitors thronging
the exhibition halls at Suntec International
Convention & Exhibition Centre. A key exhibitor
within the Marine Industry pavilion, Sembcorp
Marine captured much attention with its vibrant
and informative visual and model displays.
Besides responding to queries at the
booth, representatives from Sembcorp
Marine also elaborated about the promising
career options and exciting development
opportunities within its shipyards through
a series of recruitment talks held at the
pavilion’s built-in seminar room.
The face-to-face interaction between Sembcorp
Marine’s staff and jobseekers certainly bore
some fruits. Response received over the four
days was very positive with more than 2,100
applicants from diverse backgrounds signing up
for various positions within the Group’s yards.
The vessel model display is a focal point for
many
Jobseekers applying online during the fair
Queries answered with satisfaction by Sembcorp Marine representatives
March - April 2008
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HAPPENINGS
Engaging Young Talents
As part of its continuous drive to reach out to young talents, Sembcorp
Marine took part in the 3rd MaritimeONE NetworkONE reception on March
13, 2008 at Marina Mandarin.
Targeting graduating students from the National
University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological
University and Singapore Management
University, this industry promotion event was
jointly organised by the Maritime and Port
Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Association
of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), the
Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the
Singapore Shipping Association (SSA).
Ms Koh Guat Siew, Sembcorp Marine’s Vice
President of Human Resource, elaborating on the
career opportunities within the Group
Attracting a turnout of 120 participants, the event
gave Sembcorp Marine’s Human Resource
team an opportunity to meet and interact with
many potential candidates who were interested
to fi nd out more about the job opportunities
within the Group.
The event also saw the launch of the maritime job
search portal, maritimecareers.com.sg, which
features information about offshore and marine
industry careers as well as the scholarship
programmes offered by Sembcorp Marine.
Sembcorp Marine representatives responding to queries
Reaching Out to Potential Scholars
Sembcorp Marine hosted an eyeopening
tour for shortlisted scholarship
candidates at its subsidiary Jurong
Shipyard on April 30, 2008 to provide
potential scholars a better understanding
of the Group’s marine and offshore
engineering business.
Leading the short orientation tour around the
yard was Project Engineer Kelvin Kang who
shared his personal experience of being a
Sembcorp Marine scholar and the immense
opportunities available.
Project Engineer Kelvin Kang sharing his experiences
The session formed an integral part of the
candidates’ exposure to the Group and enabled
them to better understand the operations of the
marine and offshore engineering industry.
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March - April 2008

HAPPENINGS
Effective Communication for Enhanced Synergy
In its efforts to develop staff and hone their interpersonal skills, Jurong
Shipyard organised a Communications & Relations Management workshop
on the April 22 and 23, 2008 for supervisory personnel.
This two-day workshop taught participants key
strategies and practical skills to promote effective
interpersonal communication to further enhance
customer relations and team synergy. Insightful
presentations and demonstrations were carried
out along with group discussions to facilitate their
learning process.
Learning to express one’s emotions effectively
The participants’ interest and energy levels were
kept high with interesting games and stimulating
role-playing exercises which served to deepen
their understanding of the key concepts taught
during the course.
Having fun learning with blindfolds
Presentation in progress
Improving Wellness with Tai Chi
PPL Shipyard began another
run of its weekly Tai Chi lessons
starting April 16, 2008 as part of
its workplace exercise programme
for staff. Spanning 12 sessions,
the course has proven to be
very popular and has attracted
employees of different races.
Associated with the Chinese concept of
yin and yang, Tai Chi is akin to the moving
form of yoga and meditation combined and
focuses on graceful movements alternating
between fast and slow motions.
Tai Chi instructor showing the ropes
Trip to Desaru
Employees from PPL Shipyard’s Tuas
yard set off on a one-day trip to Desaru,
Malaysia, on April 12, 2008 to build
stronger links and closer relationships
across the departments.
During the trip, the group had a great time
visiting an ostrich farm, a mango farm, a food
factory and fi nally shopping at Tebrau city.
Besides enjoying the local sights and delights,
employees also took the opportunity to deepen
their friendships with one another.
One of the oldest forms of exercise, Tai
Chi is benefi cial for enhancing stamina,
fl exibility, and coordination for improved
concentration and overall well-being.
Executing the moves gracefully
Picking up some mangoes at a farm during the trip
March - April 2008
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HAPPENINGS
Health Screening for Early Detection
Early detection and timely treatment
are vital in stemming chronic illnesses.
With this in mind, free annual health
screening programmes are provided
to Jurong Shipyard employees to help
them track their health condition year
on year.
Employees in line for the registration
This year’s health screening programme was
held over a week from April 21 to 26, 2008
at both the Tanjong Kling and Pulau Samulun
locations.
Organised in conjunction with Alexandra
Hospital, the yard’s healthcare partner, the
health screening tested staff for chronic
diseases such as high blood pressure,
diabetes, high cholesterol and weight
problems among others.
Verifying their personal particulars with the nurses on duty
Blood pressure checks in progress
Extracting blood samples for further analysis
A healthier way to snack
These tests enable staff to take a peek into
their health and detect traces of illnesses
in their early stages. This year, participants
also had an opportunity to test their eye
sight to ensure that their visual faculties are
performing well.
A healthy snack corner was also set up to
promote a well balanced diet among staff and
introduce them to an alternative to sugary
and preservative-fi lled snacks. At the end
of the session, all staff were given a healthy
goodie bag consisting of a fresh fruit, granola
bar, nuts and an energy drink.
Right on target – Measuring height and weight
to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
Making sure the vision is right
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March - April 2008
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