The National University of Singapore (NUS) and PSA Corporation Limited (PSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop Human Capital, aiming to cultivate a new generation of Engineering and Infocomm Technology professionals for Singapore’s Next Generation Port in Tuas.
The new Tuas port is expected to leverage automation technologies and intelligent interconnected systems to enhance terminal productivity and optimise processes.
To build up the competencies required, PSA will jointly develop curriculum and programmes with the NUS School of Computing and NUS Faculty of Engineering, where students will have opportunities to advance their knowledge in a wide range of areas, including data analytics, cyber security, automation and intelligent systems. Problem statements and case studies provided by PSA will help NUS students better understand how new technologies and intelligent systems are applied to modern port operations and equipment.
“PSA has moved quickly to embrace advanced port technologies and intelligent systems, such as data analytics, automation, and robotics, at our terminals as we prepare for Singapore’s container port of the future in Tuas. We have embarked on a plan to redesign jobs and build competencies, to continue to create exciting new career pathways for our present and future employees,” says Mr Ong Kim Pong, Regional CEO Southeast Asia, PSA International.
PSA will also provide and strengthen its support for NUS’ Global Engineering Programme, Innovation and Design-Centric Programme, and Co-Operative Education Programme.
“NUS is pleased to partner PSA to jointly develop manpower and capabilities relevant to the port and maritime industry. Our students could develop competencies in port operations and management through a combination of classroom learning – in the form of case studies and problem statements from PSA – and hands-on experience, for instance through internships and industry projects…I am confident that this synergistic partnership will further strengthen Singapore’s position as a global maritime hub,” stated Professor Tan Eng Chye, NUS Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost.
