ONE and Singapore Maritime Foundation ink talent enhancement deal

Scholarships and internships will be offered.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to support talent development in the sector.

Under the deal, ONE will fund at least two MaritimeONE scholarships (including applicable overseas exchange programme) and two MaritimeONE internships per year over three years from 2025 to 2027.

These will be managed and marketed by SMF, with both parties jointly selecting the candidates.

This initiative is under SMF’s programmes under the MaritimeONE umbrella, which aims to connect youths and young adults with the maritime industry.

SMF Executive Director Tan Beng Tee said the partnership “comes at a pivotal juncture as the industry transitions into a future where technology is pervasive and shipping becomes greener, requiring a workforce with new skillsets.”