On December 11th, Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to support talent and academic exchange between Singapore and China in the maritime sector. The MoU was signed at a virtual ceremony on the sidelines of the 2nd Singapore-Shanghai Comprehensive Cooperation Council (SSCCC).
Mr Lu Jing, President of SMU, and Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of MPA, signed the MoU in the presence of Mr Gong Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Education of Singapore, as well as Ms Low Yen Ling, Vice co-Chairs Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry, and Ms Zong Ming, Vice-Mayor of Shanghai.
Mr Lu Jing said, “With a history of more than 110 years, Shanghai Maritime University has always been committed to the cultivation of shipping talents, and also attaches great importance to the exchanges and cooperation with the industry both at home and abroad. Singapore is one leading international shipping centre with a thriving maritime ecosystem. It’s believed that the cooperation between SMU and MPA will contribute to promoting the maritime industry development of China and Singapore.”
Ms Quah said, “The MoU is a strategic move for our two maritime capitals to strengthen connectivity, share expertise and facilitate knowledge exchange. Shanghai Maritime University is one leading global maritime university with specializations in the maritime, shipping and transport sectors. This MoU will enhance information and talent exchange between Singapore and China.”
