Quote from Rio Tinto and Champion Team

“It was heartening and inspiring to see students from diverse backgrounds taking on our challenge statement and showing keen interest in driving sustainable development in shipping, including human capital. Their creativity and enthusiasm to make a difference addressing complex matters, combined with their desire to learn through engagement with industry stakeholders beyond their mentors, give me confidence in our next generation of maritime leaders. Rio Tinto is proud to partner with the Singapore Maritime Foundation on this important initiative and we look forward to seeing these young leaders joining the industry and creating a better tomorrow,” said Ms. Laure Baratgin, Head of Commercial Operations, Rio Tinto.

“Everyone deserves a safe and fair workplace. Jessy and I sympathised greatly with the seafarers who have challenging jobs and spend long stretches of time away from home. As young female students, we are also excited that we may be able to encourage solutions pushing for greater diversity in the industry. We believe MCS 2023 and other similar challenges are crucial in providing students with an avenue to channel theircreativity and apply their knowledge in the real world,” said Ms. Lye Hwee Woon Hazel, a Year 3 business administration student from the National University of Singapore and team captain of Midnight Marine, the champion for Rio Tinto’s challenge statement.

Team Midnight Marine from the National University of Singapore — Champion Team of Rio Tinto

Quote from Swire Bulk/Swire Shipping and Champion Team

“The quality of all the proposals was impressive, and I would like to thank our participants for their innovation, ideas, time, and passion. We selected Team CFRTT because they proposed feasible solutions that can aid in minimising fuel use for our vessels. We will consider ways to integrate these ideas as we structure our decarbonisation journey. Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping have enjoyed being part of this initiative that bridges universities and businesses. We see this as a good platform for future leaders to propose innovative concepts and ideas that can provide targeted solutions to real life problems,” said Ms. Susana Germino, General Manager, Sustainability and Decarbonisation, Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping.

“The maritime industry has traditionally been viewed as slow-moving. As young individuals, we believe it is our responsibility to drive a positive change and alter this perception. This case challenge has presented us with the opportunity to apply our knowledge and skills to real-world problems and devise innovative solutions. Our goal is to not only promote sustainable practices in the industry but also to inspire and attract more young people to become future leaders in this field,” said Mr. Ho Siang Hong Luis, a Year 2 maritime studies student from Nanyang Technological University and team captain of CFRTT, the champion for Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping’s challenge statement.

Team CFRTT from Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Institute of Management — Champion Team of Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping.