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SUSTAINING GROWTH Breaching new depths in offshore wind sector 4 Par excellence 26

Pitched for excellence 6 EMPOWERING LIVES Networking for young leaders 27 Strengthening business network 8 Roaring mane event 28 Firm foundations 10

New lease of life for 27-year-old rig 11 One heart with the nation 30 Making cities sustainable and liveable 12 Decades of dedication 32 A tale of two companies Further progress in Tianjin Eco-City 13 Reaching for the sky 14 Fresh sights for new Keppelites 33 Meeting of minds 16 Highlights from the Clipper Race 34

Keppel ups stake in Subic Shipyard 17 The sporting life 37 Sharing for success Keppelites Abroad Nestled in Nantong 38 Reaping awards for vigilance 18 High spirits in Hong Kong 39 Taking stock of safety 19 Bagging book prizes Honouring outstanding service 20 Jakarta Garden City boosts academic offerings United we stand 40 The SAFRA-Keppel Quadthlon challenge! Green honours 21 NURTURING COMMUNITIES SPECIAL FOCUS Building a formidable fleet 22 Arts Kakis 41

Above the call of duty 24 Keppel Volunteers Heavenly time in Paradise 43 Lauded for best HR practices BACK PAGE Stepping up security 25 Keppel Shipyard secures contract to modify 44 Flaming glory FPSO OSX-1

Cover image: The Keppel Contingent marching smartly into the Padang where they celebrated 45 years of nation-building with a 25,000-strong crowd. eppel

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Editor Say Huan Yuan

Editorial Committee Andrea Lee, Ang Lai Lee, Catherine Tan, Chan Suan Sim, Cheryl Tang, Christie Lai, Chua Ying Ying, Diana Chan, Donald Sng, Elizabeth Widjaja, Eva Ho, Frances Teh, Grace Chia, Geraldine Lai, Hoo Yao Lin, Ivana Chua, Leanne Sim, Lee Wan Jun, Lim Kah Ai, Lynette Chong, Lynette Goh, Mak Chui Ling, Mohamed Yusof Mohamed, Raymond Chao, Roy Tan, Serena Toh, Teri Liew, Wong Chai Yueh, Woon Pek Yong, Vett Ramos, Yolanda Guo Ying

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A league all our own

When New Zealand’s All Whites drew 1-1 with Like the New Zealand team, Keppel must draw on defending champion Italy during the group stage collective strengths and outperform competitors, at the World Cup, the world drew a bewildered even competitors who may be stronger and more breath and the international media went wild. experienced.

Although the All Whites did not make it through More than financial muscle, we must remind to the finals, they left the field with their heads ourselves that within the Group and across the held high. globe, we have resources, network and rich experience. We can muster and leverage these They were ranked 78 in the world and were playing vantage points that are Keppel’s. in the World Cup for only the second time yet they equalised with Italy and in their final game, drew Keppel’s four decades of scoring achievements with favourite Paraguay. They also finished higher have proven that we, too, have both the strategic than Italy and were the only team that went home leadership and united workforce to continually undefeated. deliver over and above expectations.

In a nutshell, New Zealand was consistently We are led by captains of industry who have grown punching above its own weight in every single with the group through years of challenges and game it played. triumps and are bent on passing on their rich knowledge and experience to equip a new The All Whites’ surprising performance can be generation of Keppelites. And we have a people, attributed to two main factors, the first being bold driven by a strong Keppel culture and spirit, who exemplary leadership and the second, a united are focused on our common goal to deliver value team. and achieve excellence.

While Captain Ryan Nelsen was defending the In the words of our Keppel Corp CEO, it’s not about New Zealand goal, he had to rely on the strength star players but a stellar team at Keppel who will and unity of his team for the rest of the field, and keep punching above its own weight to stand out they did not disappoint. in a league all its own.

When faced with seeming giants, the All Whites rose to the challenge and performed in a league beyond their own.

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Breaching new depths in the offshore wind energy sector Keppel FELS commercialises its new wind turbine installation vessel design for deeper waters in partnership with leading fleet owner and operator, Seafox Group.

Keppel FELS’s new multi-purpose self-elevating platform, KFELS MPSEP, is set to redefine the way in which offshore wind farms are installed and maintained across the world

Keppel FELS’s multi-purpose those under construction, wind turbine foundations, of related activities such self-elevating platform the vessel using Keppel FELS’s such as the jacket and tripod as accommodation, well (MPSEP) design has been design can operate in some types, especially in deeper intervention, maintenance, chosen by the Seafox Group 45%-deeper waters, while waters. With a large carrying construction and (Seafox) as the basis for reducing downtime even in capacity of up to 12 turbines decommissioning. a new-generation wind extreme storm conditions, at a time, it enhances the turbine installation vessel thus providing a potentially efficiency of constructing Mr Wong Kok Seng, ED of that can withstand harsh longer operational window. offshore wind farms. Keppel FELS, said, “The offshore environmental offshore wind energy market conditions all year round in The KFELS MPSEP, designed In addition to being well- holds good potential for water depths of 65 metres by Keppel’s research and suited for servicing offshore installation and maintenance (m) in the North Sea. development arm, Offshore wind farms, it also meets vessels that can operate over Technology Development, all the stringent operating long periods in deeper Compared with existing has the distinctive ability over regulations of the offshore oil waters beyond 45 m. wind turbine installation other existing vessels to and gas industry and vessels and the majority of install and maintain heavy can support a wide range “The KFELS MPSEP will offer

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significant advantages in venture (JV) company that named SEAFOX 5, will construction expertise and terms of safety, operations, was formed between Keppel address and overcome commitment to on-time and time and cost to operators FELS and Seafox respectively. critical technical and safety within-budget deliveries working in these harsh Seafox has the option of challenges faced in sealed our decision to environments. By acquiring Keppel’s stake in the construction and partner them.” overcoming the typical the JV company. The vessel maintenance of wind farms limitations of the existing is scheduled for delivery in in deeper waters, and carve Combining Keppel’s fleet in the market, this the second half of 2012, and a critical niche for Seafox experience as the world’s advanced vessel will redefine will be managed and and Keppel. foremost rig designer and the way in which offshore operated by Workfox BV, a builder, and Seafox’s wind farms are installed and member of the Seafox “In developing and building deep insights as a leading maintained across the Group. this high-value asset, it is provider of self-elevating world.” imperative for us to accommodation and Mr Keesjan Cordia, MD of collaborate with the most maintenance support units in The US$220 million KFELS Seafox Contractors BV, reliable and experienced the North Sea, the KFELS MPSEP vessel will be built added, “When completed, offshore partner for the job. MPSEP vessel is set to provide and owned by a 75/25 joint this groundbreaking vessel, Keppel FELS’s proven design, a highly versatile and cost- efficient solution for the offshore energy industry.

Mr Wong added, “We have Energy potential of offshore wind successfully developed and commercialised many The European Wind thereby requiring more proprietary concepts for the Energy Association has robust solutions. There is North Sea region and other set a target to achieve also an increasing trend challenging frontiers by 40 gigawatts (GW) of towards heavier wind partnering our trendsetting offshore wind in the turbines with larger customers in the early stages European Union by 2020, capacities. of those projects. and 150 GW by 2030. The UK expects to install “This new KFELS MPSEP Offshore winds tend to about 8,000 offshore wind design is an example of how flow at greater speeds turbines in the next decade we have been able to than onshore winds, thus to achieve the Round 3 leverage and apply our allowing turbines to offshore wind energy goal market knowledge and produce more electricity. of delivering 15% of the technology expertise Although a good majority country’s electricity needs innovatively for a variety of of existing offshore wind by 2020. Of these 8,000, offshore applications. farms are located in water it is estimated that some Moreover, in working with depths less than 45 m, 2,700 would be required an experienced fleet owner those coming online are at water depths greater and operating partner such expected to move further than 45 m. The KFELS as Seafox to launch our offshore and into harsher MPSEP vessel is among design, we will have a good environments such as the the first on order head start in developing our Central North Sea, where worldwide that is capable track record as the choice wind speeds are higher of fulfilling this water solutions provider for the and more constant, depth requirement. emerging offshore wind

energy sector.” keppelite

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Pitched for excellence

Testament to the Keppel Indonesia’s upstream oil and West Callisto is expected to with impressive standards of Offshore & Marine group’s gas supervisory agency. commence development quality, they also do so unwavering commitment drilling operations in the expediently such that we can to customer service and Mr Wong Kok Seng, ED of Natuna Sea, Indonesia, rely on taking delivery on- quality assurance, two recent Keppel FELS, said, “Together, under a nine-month contract time or ahead of schedule. deliveries were made on Keppel and Seadrill have with Premier Oil, in 3Q 2010. time, within budget and been setting the global “Our operational experience without incident. standard in offshore drilling Mr Ian Shearer, Senior VP with the KFELS B Class has since 1993. Our win-win (Jackups Asia Pacific and the also been impressive as all SAFE DELIVERY partnership has yielded a Middle East) of Seadrill, said, our rigs have been able to With a good safety record of fleet of 14 exceptional rigs “With each consecutive rig, start work immediately 2.2 million man-hours worth US$1.5 billion. we have seen continuous without any downtime. We without incidents to date on improvement in the expect the same, if not more, West Callisto, Keppel FELS “The successful construction construction process. Today, from West Callisto when she delivered the KFELS B Class of West Callisto is another Keppel FELS not only builds begins her assignment for jackup rig to Seadrill Limited strong testimony of the these complex drilling rigs our customer, Premier Oil.” (Seadrill) on 6 August 2010. teamwork between our companies. Keppel FELS The rig was named at looks forward to continue Keppel FELS on 24 July 2010 supporting our valued by Lady Sponsor Mrs customer Seadrill with Poespawardhani Priyono, growing its market spouse of Mr R. Priyono, leadership in premium Chairman of BPMIGAS, rigs.”

Mr Wong Kok Seng, ED of Keppel FELS, handing over the rig nameplate to Mr Ian Shearer, West Callisto is the 32nd KFELS B Class jackup rig to enter the market Senior VP (Jackups Asia Pacific and the Middle East) of Seadrill

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WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIP confidence in us. Looking of supporting offshore excellent quality and For achieving a perfect safety ahead, we will continue to exploration, production capability of Greatship record for Greatship Mamta, fortify our core competencies and subsea construction Mamta. With the successful a multi-purpose platform to offer innovative solutions activities, and was built in construction of this supply & support vessel that will fulfil the needs of compliance with the new complicated vessel, Keppel (MPSSV), Keppel Singmarine the global offshore and Special Purpose Ship Code Singmarine has proven itself was awarded a bonus of marine industry.” 2008 to meet stringent to be a reliable and strong US$10,000 by Greatship standards of safety and partner to Greatship and Global Offshore Services Pte. The MPSSV was named by stability. we are proud of it. We look Ltd (Greatship). Lady Sponsor Mrs Nimmi forward to strengthen our Suresh, wife of Mr P. V. Mr Ravi K. Sheth, MD of win-win partnership and Mr Hoe Eng Hock, ED of Suresh, Group Head (New Greatship (India), said, “We push new boundaries

Keppel Singmarine, said, Building) of Greatship, on are very pleased with the together.” keppelite “The safe and within-budget 20 July 2010. It is the third delivery of Greatship Mamta such vessel built for is another feather in the cap Greatship. for Keppel Singmarine, demonstrating our excellent The 94-metre long vessel is construction capabilities and equipped with two units of commitment to meet our electrically-driven 2,600 customers’ needs. kilowatt (KW) Azimuth thrusters and three units of “The safety bonus is a boost 1,050 KW tunnel thrusters to Keppel Singmarine and to achieve a Dynamic we are grateful to Greatship Positioning II capability. for its partnership and Greatship Mamta is capable Greatship Mamta is the third MPSSV delivered to Greatship and had a perfect safety record

Celebrating the naming of Greatship Mamta together with management from Keppel are (fourth from left): Lady Sponsor Mrs Nimmi Suresh, Mr Ravi K. Sheth, MD of Greatship (India), spouse of Mr K. M. Sheth and Mr K. M. Sheth, Chairman of Great Eastern Shipping Group

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Strengthening business network

Keppel continues to deepen CHINESE CONNECTIONS the Chinese ambassador at This year marks 20 years of and widen its business and To give a warm welcome to Marina at Keppel Bay on bilateral relations between international networks as it China’s Ambassador to 12 August 2010. Singapore and China. With meets foreign delegates and Singapore, Mr Wei Wei, who respect to bilateral ties, Mr dignitaries, as well as local had presented his credentials Before Mr Wei was Wei had expressed his hopes and overseas media, who are to President SR Nathan at the appointed Ambassador to to see more interaction keen to gain a better Istana in May this year, Dr Lee Singapore, he was with between the leaders of the perspective of the Group’s Boon Yang, Chairman of China’s Ministry of Foreign two countries, as well as businesses and facilities. Keppel Corporation, hosted Affairs and had previously stronger business ties. been Ambassador to Brunei. As part of its strategic Accompanying Chairman engagement with China Dr Lee were Mr Choo through increased Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel interaction at the provincial Corporation, Mr Teo Soon and municipal levels, Keppel Hoe, Senior ED and Group played host to a 20-men Finance Director of Keppel delegation from the Zhejiang Corporation, Mr Tong province led by its Vice Chong Heong, ED of Keppel Governor, Mr Chen Min’er, Corporation and CEO of on 13 August 2010. Keppel Offshore & Marine, Mr Kevin Wong, Group CEO The delegation first visited of Keppel Land and Ms Wang Keppel Offshore & Marine Look Fung, GM (Group (Keppel O&M), where they Corporate Communications) were received by Mr Choo Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, hosted of Keppel Corporation. and given an overview of Zhejiang Vice Governor Chen Min’er (second from left) at the Keppel FELS Pioneer Yard Keppel’s key businesses, in particularly its China portfolio.

Keppel’s experience in spearheading investments, leveraging its international network, resources and strong branding to grow its key businesses globally were also touched upon.

During the meeting, Vice Governor Chen shared his vision of establishing an offshore technology hub in Zhejiang and expressed keen interest to explore working with Keppel.

Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation, showing Ambassador Wei around the Marina at Keppel Bay Thereafter, the delegation

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Plant Manager Cheang Whye Theng giving an overview of the NEWater plant facilities to With Keppel’s increased visibility in Tianjin through the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, the Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov (third from left) Chinese media visited Singapore to better understand the Group’s businesses toured Keppel FELS’s Pioneer with Public Utilities Board, how Singapore has ensured environmental engineering Yard and was visibly Singapore’s national water a stable, sustainable water businesses. impressed by the complexity agency, shared with the supply capable of catering to and sophistication of the foreign guests how the country’s continued Separately on 19 August yard’s operations. Singapore has overcome growth. 2010, a number of local water shortages by building media from Singapore were To end off the programme, a diversified, robust and MEDIA MEETINGS invited to tour Keppel O&M’s a sumptuous lunch at Marina sustainable water supply From 4 to 7 August, Keppel yard facilities for greater at Keppel Bay was arranged from four different sources, customised a familiarisation insights into the spectrum of with Mr Lee Tai Kwee, also known as Singapore’s trip for select Tianjin property products and services, President of Keppel Nantong Four National Taps. media with the aim of making it a leading provider Shipyard. expanding their knowledge of offshore and marine Contributing to one of of Keppel’s businesses as a solutions to global TATARSTAN TIES these four Taps is the multinational conglomerate customers. The President of Russia’s Keppel Seghers Ulu Pandan and its China portfolio. Republic of Tatarstan, NEWater Plant which They also had a brief Mr Rustam Minnikhanov, produces high-grade During their tour of Keppel’s introduction to the 3D led a 16-member delegation reclaimed water, or NEWater. properties, the media group engineering software utilised to visit the Keppel Seghers was able to view the world- by engineers and project Ulu Pandan NEWater Plant The visitors were briefed on class waterfront lifestyle managers to visualise the on 14 August 2010. how Keppel Seghers’ precinct at Keppel Bay, as components of a rig advanced technological well as Marina Bay Financial throughout the construction Mr Minnikhanov was in solutions enable the re-use Centre, Singapore’s largest process. Singapore for the opening of effluent water possible. integrated development at ceremony of the inaugural Marina Bay. This gave the media a Youth Olympic Games and The comprehensive sharing glimpse of how Keppel O&M had taken the opportunity to session left the delegation In addition, the Tianjin media takes solutions from concept visit one of Singapore’s from Tatarstan, one of also visited Keppel Seghers to completion. keppelite NEWater facilities. the most economically Tuas Waste-to-Energy Plant developed and industralised and Keppel Seghers Ulu At the NEWater plant, regions of Russia, with a Pandan NEWater Plant to Keppel Seghers, together greater understanding of learn more about the Group’s

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Firm foundations

Two keel-laying ceremonies PV Drilling, all delivered accommodation blocks, complete offshore vessels completed at Keppel FELS safely, ahead of schedule sponsons and heliport. across the world safely, on recently mark the deepening and within budget. time and within budget. friendships between the The competencies and project teams of the yard and ON STERN SCHEDULE resources of Keppel Offshore When completed, the its customers. Another keel at Keppel FELS & Marine’s network of global drillships will be deployed to was laid recently on 7 July yards position the group offshore Brazil to meet the VIETNAM’S FIRST SSDT 2010 for the stern section of as the choice partner to requirements of Petrobras’

It was all smiles on the Noble Drilling (Nederland) build, repair, upgrade and extensive drilling plans. keppelite faces of senior management B.V.’s drillship, Noble Leo from Keppel FELS and Segerius. PetroVietnam at the laying of the keel for Vietnam’s first The stern block is being pre- semisubmersible drilling fabricated in Singapore for tender (SSDT) in Singapore sister company, Keppel FELS on 2 August 2010. Brasil, which secured the job last year to upgrade and Progressing safely, on time repair three of Noble’s Brazil- and within budget, the rig is based drillships. expected to be delivered in 4Q 2011, after which it is to The rest of the work scope begin a multi-year charter is to be undertaken at drilling development wells Keppel’s BrasFELS yard in for PetroVietnam’s Bien Angra dos Reis, which Dong Production & involves the fabrication, Smiles of satisfaction by Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Mr Do Operating Company. repair and replacement of Van Khanh, President and CEO of PV Drilling, as the construction of Vietnam’s first SSDT components, including the progresses on even keel The rig, which is being built to Keppel’s proven KFELS SSDT™ 3600E design, will help contribute towards Vietnam’s national energy development strategy to fuel socio-economic growth.

The KFELS SSDT™ 3600E design was conferred the ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award in December 2009 for its eco-friendly features and sustainable operations.

Prior to the new tender assist rig, Keppel had built three KFELS B Class jackups for Senior management and project teams from Keppel FELS and Noble Drilling give the thumbs up for achieving a project milestone

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New lease of life for 27-year-old rig

The overhaul of the rig involved the refurbishment and expansion of the living quarters. The rig also underwent major steel replacement, as well as installation of four new column sponsons for enhanced stability. Finally, a painting programme gave the rig a pristine finishing.

Ian Chin, Project Manager, Keppel FELS, said, “Crucial to the success was a combination of watertight project planning and management, which enabled engineering and production work to be carried out speedily and in close tandem, safely and smoothly.”

A team of engineers was MG Hulme Jr restored to mint condition by Keppel FELS flown on location to carry out pre-engineering work. Hence, before the rig arrived Deepwater semisubmersible programme carried out at Keppel FELS project team in Singapore, countless drilling rig, MG Hulme Jr, Keppel FELS in Singapore. worked very closely and very sketches had already been plied thousands of miles well with the Transocean done and converted into from Gabon, Africa, to Restored to mint condition project team. construction plans. Singapore’s shores early this safely and within budget, the year for an overhaul rig departed from the yard “The Project Manager, and This method allowed for programme. on 11 August 2010. especially the Project the early engineering, Superintendent, deserve procurement and Despite the long distance it Mr Andy Hobbs, Project praise for their high level of prefabrication of the new had to travel, Transocean, the Manager, Transocean, said, customer service and Can accommodation tier, all owner of the 1983-built “We are pleased to have Do! attitude. I believe it was ready to be integrated into vessel, chose to have its performed the MG Hulme Jr a good decision to bring the the existing living quarters special periodic survey, life 2010 Out-of-Service project MG Hulme Jr to Keppel FELS even ahead of rig arrival. extension and refurbishment at Keppel FELS. The entire for this project.” keppelite

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Making cities sustainable and liveable

In conjunction with the China’s success in achieving Shanghai World Expo, both vibrant growth and the Urban Redevelopment liveability will make a Authority organised an tremendous positive impact urban planning forum on on cities throughout Asia, “Making Cities Sustainable including Singapore.” and Liveable” in Shanghai on 30 July 2010 at the Amongst world-renowned Pudong Shangri-La Hotel. architects who presented at the Forum was Mr Daniel Displaying its competencies Libeskind, who showcased in sustainable development Reflections at Keppel Bay and environmental as his residential masterpiece engineering, the Keppel in Asia. The model of Group had an exhibition Reflections at Keppel Bay on booth at the Forum, which display at the Keppel booth drew participation from attracted much interest from government urban planning the Chinese participants. Mr Augustine Tan (centre), CEO, Singapore Residential, Keppel Land International, briefing agencies, architects, keppelite Minister Mah Bow Tan (left) on Keppel Bay while Mr Goh Toh Sim looks on investors and developers from both Singapore and China.

Speaking at the Forum, Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development, Singapore, shared that there is an opportunity for Asia to evolve its own model of liveable and sustainable cities for the world – cities that are vibrant yet sustainable, high in density yet liveable.

He opined that “the huge market in China, as well as the huge talent pool in China, will make Chinese cities fertile grounds for new innovations, technology and

ideas to bloom and take-off. Master architect Daniel Libeskind showcased Reflections at Keppel Bay in his presentation at the urban planning forum, seen here with Mr Augustine Tan (extreme right), CEO, Singapore Residential, Keppel Land International, officials from Wuxi and Mr Goh Toh Sim (extreme left), Chief Representative (China), Keppel Corporation

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Further progress in Tianjin Eco-City

The month of August saw more than 1,100 households Award standard of the Eco- develop a resource and more progress in the Sino- when completed in 2013. City’s Green Building energy efficient, low Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Development will commence Evaluation Standards (GBES). greenhouse gas emission (Tianjin Eco-City) project. by end 2010. model city. SSTEC and Ayala Land have FILIPINO DEVELOPER As part of the gateway of the also signed a Memorandum The grant will be used to LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP Tianjin Eco-City’s Start-Up of Understanding to explore help the local authorities PROJECT Area, this development will co-development establish legislative, On 3 August 2010, Sino- be among the first that opportunities in the eco- institutional, financial, and Singapore Tianjin Eco-City visitors will see as they enter Central Business District, monitoring systems to Investment and Development the Eco-City. Located near which will be the highlight of facilitate the implementation Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) joined the commercial centre the Phase 2 development of of the Eco-City’s masterplan. hands with the top surrounding the first light rail the Tianjin Eco-City. The promotion of green integrated city developer in transit station, Ayala Land’s transportation and the Philippines, Ayala Land, development is strategically SUPPORT FROM WORLD architecture is also listed as Inc. (Ayala Land), to develop co-located with the Eco- BANK an area of focus. Established Ayala Land’s flagship project City’s first international In mid-August, the World in 1991, the GEF is today the in China. school. Bank approved the grant of largest funder of projects US$6.16 million from the that aim at improving the The collaboration involves To be designed by leading US Global Environment Facility global environment. a 9.78-hectare project design consultant, AECOM, (GEF) to China to support the estimated to cost RMB1.5 this project will strive to development of the Tianjin Jointly developed by expert billion which will be home to achieve at least the Silver- Eco-City, and to help China teams from Singapore and China, the Eco-City’s masterplan aims for at least 20% of total energy utilisation to be in the form of renewable energy by 2020.

To achieve that aim as well as energy conservation, the Tianjin Eco-City emphasises energy efficiency in manufacturing, construction and transportation, and proactively develops and utilises wind, solar, geothermal, biofuels and other renewable sources of energy. All buildings in the Tianjin Eco-City are also required to achieve GBES Average energy consumption per capita of the Tianjin Eco-City is expected to be more than 20% lower than that of other cities in China grading. keppelite

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Reaching for the sky In an interview with The Straits Times, Keppel Corporation CEO Mr Choo Chiau Beng shared how an engineering education can open up the mind to endless possibilities.

With more Singapore youths lasting value will pass the test preferring business-related of time. studies over an engineering one, Mr Choo Chiau Beng “You can succeed if you are recently gave a timely numerate, literate, a team reminder on the merits of player, and have the drive having an engineering and energy to work hard. education. Engineering gives you this discipline,” said Mr Choo. “It is easier to learn anything “You can reach for the sky after engineering,” said to pursue your ideals while Mr Choo. “Engineers cannot your feet are firmly on the run away from fundamental ground.” laws, for instance, the law of gravity. Everyone can see Mr Choo’s comments were their mistakes. A bridge falls made to The Straits Times, down, a building collapses, which was commissioned by and a plane drops from the the Singapore Economic sky.” Development Board (EDB) to develop an eight-part He elaborated that series entitled “Leaders of engineering is a broad Change.” discipline that combines science, technology and This is part of EDB’s initiative materials to meet human to encourage more people needs. It trains the mind to to take up the field of engage in life-long learning engineering. The feature and use numbers to make a on Mr Choo was published precise analysis of “what is on 17 July 2010. good, better or best.” Mr Choo himself had However, Mr Choo also benefitted from an highlighted that scientific engineering education. He discoveries are useless if received the Colombo Plan they cannot be translated scholarship and graduated into practical applications with First Class Honours and through engineering and a Master of Science degree technology. A well- in naval architecture from the engineered product with University of Newcastle upon

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Tyne. His studies taught him ship repair and conversions overlooked. They train commented that similar to more than just the basics of and specialised shipbuilding. technicians and other middle universities graduates, designing, building, repairing management staff, helping polytechnic graduates can and operating marine vessels He further highlighted that to build Singapore’s strength also get good starting pay and other structures. They although universities are in different fields of and build successful careers. also laid the foundation for important, the role of engineering and other keppelite him to develop the ability polytechnics should not be professions. Mr Choo to make sound decisions based on first principles and reality.

The Straits Times noted that Passionate about education Mr Choo’s commitment to fundamental first principles was reflected in his career as It is common knowledge a naval architect, corporate that Mr Choo is passionate leader and educator. about Keppel. But a less Thanks to his engineering well known fact is that he background, Mr Choo was has a deep commitment confident of the future of towards improving the Keppel FELS even during the standards of education in long depression in the Singapore. Mr Choo offshore and marine industry served as Chairman of in the 1980s and 1990s. Ngee Ann Polytechnic for nine years, and currently “We decided that Keppel sits on the Board of FELS should stay in the Trustees of the Singapore business. We saw University of Design and opportunities in the future, Technology (SUTD), Training of leaders to provide engineering solutions will help Singapore compete in the global arena we have the expertise and Singapore’s latest when there is an upturn in university. the market, we can hit the do this now when it is compete in the global ground running. In the interview with competing in the premier arena. The Straits Times, Mr Choo league of competitors. “We have a very strong said that the SUTD will Mr Choo noted that there competitive advantage in train leaders of design The new university, he noted, was a shortage of such building and designing teams who can provide will develop people with a talents in Singapore. To jackups, oil rigs, specialised engineering solutions for strong understanding of meet this need, he said vessels, ship repair and Singapore to compete in engineering, science and that the university will conversions. If I were trained the global arena. technology who can lead provide training in designs purely as a financial man, design and project teams to for sustainable living, I could have sold Keppel FELS He added that Singapore come up with new products, architecture, products, and the shipyard business for could offer cheap labour to processes and innovations. power grids, pipes, water a quick return,” commented attract investments from and other engineering, Mr Choo. multinational companies Education and training of computer and information in the past, but it cannot leaders will help Singapore technology systems. Because of Mr Choo’s foresight, Keppel is now a global leader in offshore rigs,

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Meeting of minds

Some 50 senior executives Yet, every crisis presents climate, pockets of new prepared to look at various from across the world opportunities for those who prospects are continuing to ways to do so,” echoed convened at Keppel Offshore are prepared. emerge in the offshore and Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO & Marine’s (Keppel O&M) marine industry. of Keppel O&M. headquarters in Singapore “We must be ready to capture from 10 to 11 August 2010 the right opportunities. Jobs These include rig upgrades Reflecting on the importance for Keppel O&M’s biannual will not come to us directly; and repair works in the Gulf of a strong global presence strategy meeting. we must go out and get of Mexico, and the provision that will continue to put the them. of customised solutions for company in pole position to The world has barely shaken the offshore wind energy seize new opportunities, off the dust of the global “We have to be more sector and Brazil’s oil and Mr Choo stressed, “Our Near financial crisis when they last innovative, and sometimes gas market, to name a few. Market, Near Customer met in February this year. Less this means having to take strategy is not an option, it than six months since, the on more risks,” Mr Choo “We will need to be bolder, has become an imperative.”

weakened foundations of Chiau Beng, Chairman of more imaginative and keppelite economies all over have been Keppel O&M, said at the creative, working with our battered again, this time, by two-day symposium. partners, old and new, the European credit crisis and to help bring projects to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Even amidst this challenging fruition. We must be

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Keppel ups stake in Subic Shipyard

Keppel Corporation, through 44% to 83.9% in SSEI, and safety, quality and productivity in the offshore and marine its subsidiary Keppel from 33.7% to 38.7% in CLI. of our yards, as well as industry. As a majority Philippines Marine Inc The sale and purchase of equipping them to undertake shareholder, Keppel will be in (KPMI), is raising its shares in both companies is more sophisticated work to a better position to add value shareholdings in two expected to be completed by meet the increasing market to the Subic shipyard and associated companies, Subic the end of September 2010, demand for high value fortify our offerings to meet Shipyard and Engineering following which SSEI will services. the growing needs of our Inc. (SSEI) and Consort Land, become a Keppel subsidiary. customers.” Inc. (CLI), to boost its Near “The move to take a bigger Market, Near Customer Mr Nelson Yeo, MD (Marine) share in the Subic shipyard SSEI is a leading shipyard strategy in the Philippines. of Keppel Offshore & Marine reinforces our Near Market, located in Subic Bay, the and Chairman of KPMI, said, Near Customer strategy to Philippines, providing repair, A total cash consideration of “We have been present in enhance the depth and conversion and building approximately $85.7 million the Philippines for more breadth of our services to services to shipowners and will be made by Keppel to than three decades and are global customers. It also offshore operators in the raise its effective stakes from continuously improving on the demonstrates our confidence region. keppelite

Sharing for success

control, and listing Mr Choo Chiau Beng and requirements. two Board Directors also attended the Conference. In his opening remarks, Some highlights of the event Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior ED were interesting sharing and Group Finance Director sessions by Keppelites. Rich of Keppel Corporation, said, in experience, Mr Choo Chin “The recent financial crisis, Teck, Director of Corporate as well as the changing Services at Keppel Land, economic landscape, point spoke on the evolving role of Senior management from across the Group lent their support and shared their experiences to the need to possess multi- CFOs as strategic business with participants at the Global Finance Managers Conference disciplinary skills which will advisers. complement our existing With the global economy across the organisation accounting knowledge. Ex-Keppelite Tan Chin Hwee, undergoing a slow but hence gathered at the recent Continuous learning and who was recently named steady recovery, it was timely Keppel Global Finance professional development one of the “Blue Chip for the finance executives Managers Conference on are of utmost importance. Managers for the Next within the Keppel Group to 12 and 13 August 2010 to At the same time, we must Decade” by The Hedge Fund come together to refresh gain updates on the changes continue to demonstrate Journal, recounted how his their knowledge and share in accounting standards and professionalism and uphold experiences at Keppel had working experiences. development, as well as learn integrity in our workplace.” helped contribute to his about other disciplines success in the global fund

Some 230 of them from such as global tax, internal Keppel Corporation CEO management sector. keppelite

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Reaping awards for vigilance

Through vigilance and also serve to spur us to take cabin tops while working on in 2009. The campaign had teamwork, the Keppel Group safety to an even higher a 2.5-metre high cabin. With introduced the Safety garnered 12 Workplace level. We have taken its quick set-up time and Buddies scheme in which Safety and Health (WSH) significant steps to align and adjustable design for cabins workers are responsible not Awards from the WSH integrate initiatives across of different sizes, the barrier only for their own safety but Council and the Ministry of our businesses and I am provides a safer working also for those working with Manpower. The Offshore pleased to see that we are environment and helps and around them. & Marine Division was getting nearer to our target increase productivity. bestowed 10 awards in all, where no one gets hurt.” Of the challenges ahead, while the Infrastructure arm A WSH Award for Mr Bakar added, “In our received two. For all-round safety Supervisors was also given journey of achieving and performance, Keppel out to Sima Ram, a foreman sustaining our safety Taking place on 30 July 2010 Singmarine received the at Keppel FELS, who leads performance, one of our at Shangri-La Hotel in WSH Performance Silver by example by putting in challenges is to ensure that Singapore, the annual WSH Award for the fourth year in constant effort to mentor his our large and multinational Awards celebrates the best in a row while Keppel Seghers workers on safety procedures workforce are able to workplace safety and health NEWater Development and taking appropriate communicate effectively on a national level. bagged its first. measures to reduce risks. with one another and imbibe the same safety standards. Mr Abu Bakar, Chairman of Winning the Outstanding To emphasise safety the Inter-Business Unit Safety Achievement and Innovation ownership, Keppel had “We empower our Committee, said,” We are Award was Keppel Sea Scan’s reinforced the need to look workforce to remove at-risk very encouraged by the WSH mobile barrier which out for one another with its behaviour and conditions Council’s recognition of our prevents workers from falling Safety Starts with Me, through active observation

safety efforts. These awards over the edge of modular Together We Care campaign and intervention.” keppelite

Keppel winning big at the 2010 WSH Awards with the support of their customers and contractors

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Taking stock of safety

Safety-related activities at reaffirm its commitment to in place by the management By the end of the seminar, Keppel Land and Keppel safety. to institutionalise safety the message that workplace Integrated Engineering practices so that potential safety requires constant (KIE) over the course of the New safety initiatives were hazards can be detected and vigilance by management year reflect the continual launched at the seminar, eliminated before they result and employees alike was efforts put into ensuring a among which was a hazard in accidents. reiterated. keppelite strong safety work culture reporting programme that by Keppel. is designed to facilitate prompt responses and Chairman of Keppel appropriate actions to all Corporation’s Board Safety safety hazards identified by Committee Mr Sven Ullring both subcontractors and visited the Reflections employees at the shop at Keppel Bay work site on floor. 19 July 2010 to gain an overview and better Another initiative understanding of its encourages KIE’s staff to operations and safety constantly take a stand- practices. down during their work to review their work conditions Mr Ullring was given a and EHS procedures so as to comprehensive tour of the identify and eliminate any work site, where he met unsafe workplace practices some workers from Woh and conditions. Hup, the main contractor for Mr Ullring engaging a construction worker about the importance of safety during his visit to Reflections at Keppel Bay, All these new initiatives are put the Reflections at Keppel Bay work site and observed how Keppel’s subcontractors also adhered diligently to the Group’s safety standards.

Prior to the visit to Reflections at Keppel Bay, the Keppel Land Management Safety Committee had given Mr Ullring a presentation detailing their Safety Management System.

Separately, KIE held an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) seminar at its headquarters on 23 July 2010 to take stock of its safety performance for the KIE management and staff reviewed their safety performance for the half year and strengthened their commitment to safety at the first half of the year and to KIE EHS seminar

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Honouring Jakarta Garden outstanding City boosts service academic offerings

Prestigious international has an excellent location. institution Sekolah Global With its secure and flood- Mandiri is the latest addition free environment, ample to Jakarta Garden City, amenities and access to a Keppel Land’s integrated convenient transportation eco-township located in East network, we are confident Jakarta, Indonesia. the township will continue to attract more families To celebrate the grand to reside here. We are opening of a kindergarten committed to provide a and primary schools on quality and well-rounded 11 July 2010, a tree planting education for the young

Mr Tan Gee Paw (extreme left), PUB Chairman and a member of KTAP, has made significant ceremony by Mr Lim Seng residents of Jakarta Garden contributions to Singapore’s water solutions Bin, GM (Indonesia) of City.” keppelite Keppel Land and President Mr Tan Gee Paw, Chairman are awarded to individuals in Director of Jakarta Garden of the Public Utilities Board recognition of their merits City, Mr Marius Hery Setiadi, (PUB), Singapore’s national and services to Singapore in Director of Jakarta Garden water agency, has been public service or community City, and Sekolah Global awarded the highest work. Mandiri’s board of directors accolade in this year’s honour was conducted in the roll of National Day Award Mr Tan is no stranger to these presence of over 160 recipients; namely the Awards. In 1978, he was residents and guests. Distinguished Service Order, conferred the Public for pioneering urban Administrative Medal (Silver), Mr Lim said, “Sekolah Global catchment areas and for his as well as the Meritorious Mandiri’s decision to operate role in developing NEWater, Service Medal in 2001. in Jakarta Garden City is a amongst other contributions vote of confidence on in the field of water and In his 40 years of service the attractiveness of our wastewater management. in the public sector, Mr Tan township, be it for residential has made significant or business purposes. We are He is also a member of contributions to Singapore’s making good progress in Keppel Technology Advisory environmental and water attracting quality partners to Panel (KTAP), a group of solutions. These include build this eco-township with eminent technology experts assisting in answering the us and will be making more and academics who guide in nation’s flooding problems announcements in the the strategic leadership of and introducing major coming months.” Taking part in the tree planting ceremony were (from left) Mr Marius Hery Setiadi, the Keppel Group’s focus on initiatives to ensure Director of Jakarta Garden City, Mr Lim technology and innovation. Singapore’s long-term Dr Suheriatmono, founder of Seng Bin, GM (Indonesia) of Keppel Land Sekolah Global Mandiri, and President Director of Jakarta Garden sufficiency of water supply. City, and Dr Suheriatmono, founder of The National Day Awards keppelite added, “Jakarta Garden City Sekolah Global Mandiri

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Green honours Keppel Land’s unwavering commitment to ensure that its operations and developments contribute to a sustainable future has been recognised regionally.

Another Keppel Land development, Hotel Sedona Manado in Indonesia, was recognised for its proactive and innovative environmentally responsible management practices. The hotel clinched the first runner-up place in the ASEAN Best Practice Competition for Energy Management in Building and Industry (Small and Medium category).

Conferred at the ASEAN Energy Awards on 22 July 2010, the award comes shortly after the hotel was lauded for Best in Green and Environment Practices by Lauded for going green: Mr Choo Chin Teck, Director (Corporate Services) of Keppel Land (centre), received the Merit Award from Mr Gwee Seng Kwong, Secretary General of SMa (extreme left) and Mr Howard Shaw, ED of the Singapore Environment Council at the Singapore the Government of North Environmental Achievement Awards Sulawesi on 24 June 2010.

This year’s Singapore pools, as well as save more Building and Construction In the past year, the Environmental Achievement than 10,000 trees annually Authority Platinum Green management and staff of Awards saw Keppel Land through reduction in paper Mark Award, and the first Hotel Sedona Manado walking away with a Merit usage. high-rise office development have worked closely Award in the Services in Southeast Asia to achieve to conceptualise and category for its excellence in Innovative green features the Platinum Level LEED-CS implement an energy saving corporate environmental and measures include pre-certification. and green management leadership at an awards harvesting rain water for programme. ceremony on 3 August 2010. irrigation of rooftop gardens, When completed in the recycling of condensate for second quarter of 2011, it By re-examining and The judges were impressed the cooling tower, and the will be one of the largest streamlining operations by Ocean Financial Centre’s use of water-efficient tap office developments in such as rescheduling green features which can fittings and a paper-recycling Raffles Place providing laundry operation hours, the help achieve overall energy chute. about 850,000 sf of column- hotel has seen a daily savings of 35%, save free Grade A office space reduction of 100 litres of 42 million litres of water Ocean Financial Centre is also with premium fittings and diesel consumption in which is equivalent to the the first office development in finishings, as well as state- transportation, which can amount needed to fill 21 Singapore’s Central Business of-the-art environmental help to achieve savings of

Olympic-size swimming District to be presented the features. US$25,550 per year. keppelite

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Building a formidable fleet Keppel FELS is on track to deliver ENSCO 8503, the fourth of seven ENSCO 8500 Series® semisubmersible drilling rigs being built exclusively for Ensco plc (Ensco).

US$3 billion ENSCO 8500 Series® seven-rig fleet, Keppel FELS has trimmed construction lead time by about one million man- hours, compared to the first unit.

Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), said, “Keppel has grown with Ensco over the years and witnessed its rise from a fledging energy company to a premier global offshore drilling contractor with a formidable fleet of premium rigs across the world.

“Through the ENSCO 8500 Series® programme, we have Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation (left), and Mr Dan W. Rabun, Chairman, President and CEO of Ensco (second from right), sharpened our engineering presented a joint donation to Students Care Service, received by its ED Ms Morene Sim (right), and witnessed by Guest-of-Honour, Ms Ho Ching, ED and CEO of Temasek Holdings edge and construction methodology. This has culminated in the ENSCO 8503 was named at engineering competencies, Ensco has awarded Keppel exceptional safety record and Keppel FELS on 7 August human capital development, FELS contracts for all seven significant productivity 2010 by Lady Sponsor, and safety programmes, rigs in the ENSCO 8500 improvements achieved in Mrs Cynthia Bryant, spouse burnishing its reputation as Series®. building ENSCO 8503.” of Mr Joseph H. Bryant, a leading rigbuilder. Chairman and CEO of Cobalt “Like her preceding sister ENSCO 8503 is scheduled to International Energy, L.P., in “Keppel FELS’s execution rigs, ENSCO 8503 and the commence a two-year the presence of Guest-of- capabilities and track remaining three rigs being primary term with Cobalt Honour, Ms Ho Ching, ED record have given it a strong built are reaping progressive International Energy, L.P. in and CEO of Temasek edge overseas, and done productivity gains, due to the Gulf of Mexico in early Holdings Pte Ltd. Singapore proud.” Keppel FELS’s accumulated 2011. experience and collaboration Ms Ho Ching shared, “The Mr Daniel W. Rabun, Ensco’s with Ensco.” BACK IN ACTION collaboration with Ensco Chairman, President and Pioneer rigs in the ENSCO over the last two decades has CEO, said, “Given our long- Over the course of 8500 Series® built by Keppel enabled Keppel FELS to hone term relationship and completing the first four FELS have been re-certified to its construction and confidence in Keppel FELS, units of the more than work in the Gulf of Mexico

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under new US regulations the first two deepwater in the aftermath of BP’s rigs to be certified by the Macondo well blowout. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Deployed to aid spill response third and brand-new ENSCO Management Regulation 8502 has also passed its and Enforcement under As the offshore drilling Since its deployment on marine safety tests with the new regulatory industry is set to operate 2 May 2010, Development flying colours to be permitted framework, and we under a stricter regulatory Driller III has carried out its for work in the Gulf. anticipate similar success in environment in the Gulf of work expediently in achieving certification for Mexico where stringent intercepting the Macondo compliance with best oil field well. Thereafter, the crew Mr Rabun said, “ENSCO ENSCO 8503.” keppelite 8500 and ENSCO 8501 are practices will be the onboard will verify minimum standard, Keppel whether the Macondo well O&M stands ready to has been successfully support clients who need to cemented at the top, and meet these new will then proceed with a requirements through its bottom kill and final global network of yards and cement job. expertise. The Q4000 is presently Two Keppel-built rigs are performing the static kill currently deployed in the operation to plug the Deepwater Horizon spill Macondo well from the response in the Gulf region. top. It is doing so by They are deepwater pumping mud into the well semisubmersible drilling rig, at various stages as the Development Driller III, and crew monitor and control semisubmersible service the pressure levels in the platform, Q4000, which well. To date, Q4000 has were built by Keppel FELS pumped about 2,300 in Singapore and Keppel barrels of mud into the AmFELS in the US well to push the oil back respectively. into the reservoir.

When all seven ENSCO 8500 Series® semisubmersible drilling rigs are completed, Keppel-built rigs will make up a third of the leading driller’s premium fleet

I am very heartened to learn that the first two ENSCO 8500 Series® units, ENSCO 8500 and 8501, which we delivered, have become the only two deepwater rigs to be re-permitted to return to drill in the Gulf of Mexico under the new and stringent requirements imposed by the US government. Mr Tong Chong Heong Keppel-built rigs, Development Driller III (foreground) and Q4000 (red hull), continue to perform well in the spill response in the Gulf of Mexico CEO Keppel O&M

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Above the call of duty

Employers play an important hosted by the Ministry of as well as customers’ process to mitigate critical and supportive role in the Defence on 28 July 2010. confidence in our ability threats and ensure normal

defence of Singapore. As a to deliver on contractual operations. keppelite homegrown multinational Mr Abu Bakar, Senior GM promises depend on this. company, Keppel has always (Operations) of Keppel We will spare no effort in been actively and tirelessly Shipyard, said, “As a ensuring the safety and contributing to nation and global leader in our key security of our people people building. businesses, we understand by playing our part in the importance of having Singapore’s Total Defence.” Its efforts in supporting sustainable operations. As Singapore’s Total Defence we strive to create a safe This is Keppel Shipyard’s 19th were recognised once again workplace for our workforce, and Keppel Logistics’ third when Keppel Shipyard was we also seek to help make Total Defence award. On top conferred the highest Singapore a secure country of giving full support to the accolade – the Minister for where people and businesses country’s Operationally- Defence Award – while can flourish. Ready National Servicemen, Keppel Logistics received the Keppel has in place an Meritorious Defence Partner “Our global reputation and effective risk management Mr Abu Bakar (left) receiving the Minister for Award at the annual Total track record for reliable framework that provides a Defence Award from Deputy Prime Minister Defence Awards banquet operations and services, systematic and holistic and Minister for Defence Mr Teo Chee Hean

Lauded for best HR practices

Keppel Land was recently people excellence by “We are delighted to receive recognised for its efforts in highlighting best practices. the awards as they are human capital management recognition that we are in at the Singapore Human Keppel Land received the right direction towards Resources (HR) Awards on awards in the Corporate human capital management 2 July 2010. Social Responsibility excellence. We will persevere (Leading), Performance in our quest to be an Organised annually by the Management (Special employer of choice, with Singapore Human Resources Mention) and E-HR a focus on career growth and Institute, the Awards honour Management (Special personal development and recognise individuals Mention) categories. opportunities. and organisations that have made significant Mr Chan Kam Fai, GM of HR “Our achievements thus far contributions in enhancing at Keppel Land, said, “We would not have been people and human recognise the importance of possible without the close capital management and human capital management collaboration between HR development practices. and are committed to uphold and our business and Keppel Land’s efforts in human capital It also serves as a platform Keppel’s core value of functional units.” keppelite management was lauded at the Singapore Human Resources Awards to promote and encourage people-centredness.

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Stepping up security

all-weather wireless Technology. Wireless surveillance system. surveillance is an efficient and essential measure to Anthony Toh, Keppel prevent crimes and ensure Offshore & Marine’s (Keppel business continuity.” O&M) Group Security Senior Manager, shared, “Taking The Smart IP Surveillance security seriously is part of system detects illegal Keppel FELS’s ongoing efforts intrusions or unattended to ensure the safety of its objects, alerting the security employees, business and personnel when such operations. instances happen. About

A familiarisation tour of the newly installed surveillance system was conducted at the security 70% of the cameras installed checkpoint for Keppel FELS management and guests “Keppel O&M Group in the yard are connected Information Systems has wirelessly. With the wireless In a bid to beef up its security Surveillance system on provided that platform for us infrastructure in place, the measures, Keppel FELS 2 July 2010. It is the first to harness the integration of system is immediately launched a Wireless Internet offshore company in Smart Surveillance solution scalable for future needs.

Protocol (IP) Smart Singapore to have a resilient, with Outdoor Wireless Mesh keppelite

Flaming glory

On 13 August 2010, Marina Bay Financial Centre, excited to be a part of such history was made when participated in the Singapore a special event. I am happy the Youth Olympic Flame leg of the Flame’s journey. to have represented Marina arrived at its final destination Bay Financial Centre in the in Singapore, the Marina Bay Financial Centre, torch relay as it was definitely Promontory@Marina Bay, one of the Games’ sponsors, one of the highlights of the after an intense 21-day also took part in a lights Games.” journey round the world display with other prominent from Athens, Greece. buildings in the precinct The total stretch of the during the inaugural Youth business leg of the relay is Prior to that, the Flame had Olympic Games (YOG) about 24 kilometres, which made a six-day passage opening ceremony on started from the YOG around the island-state with 14 August 2010. Organising Committee people from all walks of life headquarters in Kay Siang having had the privilege of Mr Garman shared, “Marina Road to Promontory@Marina being its torch bearer. Keppel Bay Financial Centre takes Bay, after routing through too, was part of this pride in being a key Tanglin, Orchard, Bras Basah, momentous event when development in the Marina Suntec and Raffles Place. Mr Rob Garman, Director of Marina Bay Financial Mr Rob Garman, Director of Bay area and we are very keppelite Centre, holding the torch high for Singapore

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Par excellence

For the second year running, from The McGraw-Hill Not only did he manage to Chatter and laughter Ocean Towers and K-REIT Companies, Inc., consisting clinch the Nearest-to-the-Pin abound, the event proved Asia held a Combined Golf of Mr WK Chan, Mr Patrick novelty prize at Hole 5, he successful at providing Tournament to celebrate Chan, Mr Tan Chek Kian and also managed it with a hole- participants with a relaxed another year of good Mr Lim Joo Hock, claimed the in-one, entitling him to a environment to network and

business relationships with Best Team trophy. $300 Robinson voucher! bond over tee-offs. keppelite tenants and customers. This is the 35th and fifth golf Walking away with the grand tournament that Ocean lucky draw prize, a pair of Towers and K-REIT Asia are return Cathay Pacific air organising respectively. tickets to Hong Kong with a two-night stay at Park Hotel, Held on the lush greens of was a very delighted Mr Tay Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Swee Seng. Course on 20 August 2010, tenants and business Mr Ang Tian Yu from associates of Ocean Towers GE Pacific Pte Ltd, a tenant and K-REIT Asia were greeted of Keppel Towers, was with a slight drizzle when announced as the Overall they arrived at the golf Champion of the course, but remained tournament, beating the rest undeterred in spirits. with a handicap of 24 and a total score of 41 points. In spite of the gloomy sky, the looks of excitement on The loudest cheers of the the faces of the participants night went out to stayed as all looked forward Mr Wendell Wong, a lawyer to a cooling afternoon of golf from Drew & Napier LLC, a All smiles – Mr Wendell Wong (left) receiving his prize for winning the Nearest-to-the-Pin and networking. Towards the tenant of Ocean Towers. award with a hole-in-one evening, their perseverance was rewarded by a lavish buffet dinner during which announcements of the tournament and lucky draw prize winners were made.

Mrs Lim Hock San, wife of Keppel Corporation’s Board Deputy Chairman, was all smiles as she received the Best Lady Golfer trophy from Ms Ng Hsueh Ling, CEO of K-REIT Asia.

Raking in a total combined score of 138 points, the team Receiving the Best Team award from K-REIT Asia’s CEO Ms Ng Hsueh Ling (extreme left) was the team from The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

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Networking for young leaders

A new initiative that was up with colleagues from imbibe in all its members a projects, I believe each launched by Mr Choo the various business units. global mindset and a spirit of member will learn and gain Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel innovation and enterprise. new knowledge and skill-sets Corporation, in July this Addressing the group of The capable global team to further their personal year, Keppel Young Leaders young leaders, Guest-of- with strong leaders built by development.” (Keppel YL) held its first Honour Mr Choo said, Keppel YL will help take networking activity, a lunch “Many of us in the senior Keppel into the future.” In the pursuit of these cum movie screening of Salt management have forged a programme and activities, on 14 August 2010. big part of our careers in Elaborating on its Keppel YL members will have Keppel, growing and programmes and activities, the support of all levels of Attended by more than a evolving together as we Ho Kuen Loon, President management. Mr Choo said, hundred young talents, the navigate the Group through of Keppel YL and Senior “I urge all managers and inaugural Keppel YL event challenging landscapes. You Manager (Corporate supervisors to give full was a hive of activity are the future and the Group Development/Planning) of support to these young as Keppel YL members depends on you to forge Keppel Corporation, said, leaders as they strike out to interacted with senior ahead. “We have lined up many stretch and test themselves.” management and one exciting high-impact projects another, some sharing ideas “Through Keppel YL, we aim which we believe can add Keppel YL currently and aspirations for the to provide avenues for well- value to the Company. comprises some 300

Group, while others catching rounded development, and Through working in these members. keppelite

Senior management and members of Keppel YL bonding over popcorn and the movie Salt

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Roaring mane event Keppel represented the Lion City as host of the 23rd ASEAN Council for Petroleum (ASCOPE) Games from 28 to 31 July 2010.

A roaring start for the 23rd ASCOPE Games 2010 as the country members’ Heads of Contingent exchange pennants, symbolic of friendship and sportsmanship

As the latest affiliate of the sporting event that members ceremony, Mr Keith Teo, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO ASCOPE family, Keppel take turns to host every year. Chairman of the 23rd of Keppel Corporation and played host to the rest of the It serves as a platform for ASCOPE Games Organising also ASCOPE Council participating members members to come together Committee, said, “When Member for Singapore, during the 23rd ASCOPE under a fun-filled the Games start, we are reiterated, “As the evolving Games recently concluded in atmosphere to foster going to be both global energy landscape will Singapore. friendship and build mutual competitors and supporters present both new challenges understanding. Seven for one another at the same and opportunities to us, Close to 400 participants of country members, including time. While this may sound there is much we can benefit the Games received a roaring the host, participated in the strange, this is in essence from, if we maintain and welcome from its host when ASCOPE Games organised what the Games are all further grow a strong they arrived in Singapore in by Keppel this year. about – pushing ourselves to regional partnership and July for the annual sporting perform to the best of our band together as ASCOPE.” event. ASCOPE was set up in The sports that were played abilities, fairly and with 1975 to foster co-operation at the Games comprised honesty, and celebrating our At the end of the four-day within the field of oil industry nine-ball pool, badminton, shared passion and fighting event, Malaysia and amongst ASEAN countries. It bowling, golf, darts and table spirit at the same time. Indonesia emerged kings of comprises 10 country tennis. the jungle as big winners of members, which are mostly “This could sum up what life the Games, with each represented by national oil Despite battling tooth and is really about, and also what clinching the championships companies. Keppel took over claw for supremacy in these ASCOPE stands for. As of three sports. Nonetheless, from Singapore Petroleum six events, all the participants companies in the petroleum every participant walked Company as Singapore’s had also taken time from the or oil related industries, there away with winning smiles representative to ASCOPE intense competition to build will be times when we are and fond memories of their end last year. friendships and bonds. competing, and times when stay in Singapore, and that we need one another’s is the best outcome for 23rd

The ASCOPE Games is a During the opening support.” ASCOPE Games 2010. keppelite

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Meaning behind the mane

Mr Choo Chiau Beng handing the flag over to next year’s host country, Thailand

The 23rd ASCOPE Games logo features a bold lion motif, which symbolises the host venue of the Games – Singapore, also known as the Lion City – as well as the collective vigour of the organisation’s member countries.

The brush strokes that make up the lion’s mane, represent the grouping’s 10 member Team Brunei had a rolling good time during the bowling event countries, namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The bold strokes convey the strong spirit and essence of ASCOPE, which is the active collaboration and promotion of mutual assistance by country members for the development of regional petroleum resources.

The vibrant colours of the logo, red, orange and yellow, connote the warm friendships and bonds that are forged during the Games. Team Keppel having a ball of a time during their performance at the closing ceremony and dinner

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One heart with the nation

As the venue of Singapore’s first National Day Parade (NDP), which was held a year after the country declared its independence in 1965, the Padang holds a special place in the hearts of many Singaporeans.

Celebrating the country’s 45th birthday on 9 August 2010 at this historical landmark, citizens turned up in full force, anticipating a spectacular show.

For 72 Keppelites from across the Group, the parade took on a greater significance this year because of their roles as part of the Keppel Contingent. Filled with pride by this rare opportunity, these Keppelites marched as a synchronised unit at the parade during the march- Part of the Keppel Contingent’s city march route brought them past prominent buildings in the Marina Bay area past to rousing cheers of the spectators. The contingent A former commando with deter nor dampen his other members will endure had undergone rigorous the Bulgarian Army, Ivan enthuasiasm. Ivan said, “It is and extend beyond this training sessions over four Stoytchev, was another very nice to see people of NDP experience.” months for this occasion. proud participant in NDP different ages and races with 2010. Having stayed in one goal – to do great things Proud of the contingent’s Tok Sok Hui, Logistics Singapore for more than for their nation.” fine performance at the Executive from Keppel FELS, 16 years, the permanent parade, leader of the Keppel said, “Being part of the resident was thrilled to be Meanwhile, for Lynette Contingent and Yard parade allowed me to be in able to be involved in the Chong, an executive from Manager of Keppel Shipyard the thick of Singapore’s parade as he wanted to do Group Corporate (Gul), Ivan Lim, said, “All the National Day celebrations. something for the country Communications, Keppel hard work we had put into The atmosphere at the which has given him so many Corporation, the greatest perfecting our steps has Padang was electrifying. interesting and rewarding takeaway for her was the definitely paid off. I feel experiences. friendships she acquired privileged to have had the “I will never forget this during the training sessions. unique opportunity to be heartwarming experience of While the engineer from Lynette shared, “Many in the part of the parade and I wish paying tribute to Singapore’s Keppel FELS found the contingent have become fast Singapore many more good

progress with an enthusiastic marching different from the friends. I believe that the years ahead.” keppelite 25,000-strong crowd.” Bulgarian style, it did not camaraderie formed with

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Shining stars of steadfastness

It was a morning of quiet Parliamentary Secretary, and those who have rejoined to ensure good continuity anticipation as thousands Ministry of Manpower and after retirement. Presently, and succession in our stood to attention at the Ministry of Health. Keppel O&M has about 120 workforce.” raising of Singapore’s re-employed older workers. national flag at the open- Mr Daipi commended them Thanking the unions for air carpark of Keppel for being “shining examples Mr Choo highlighted, working hand in glove with Offshore & Marine (Keppel of the determination and “Older employees play an management to take care of O&M) on 10 August 2010. mettle needed to overcome important role as mentors staff welfare over the years, adversity and go beyond.” to our younger generation Mr Choo also emphasised Regardless of race, of employees. By passing the continual need for a language or rank, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, on Keppel’s core values cohesive workforce to help Keppelites from senior Chairman of Keppel O&M, and experience to the the company to remain management to workers, also attributed the company’s younger staff, they help competitive. were gathered there to steady performance to the celebrate with one heart versatility, dedication and and spirit Singapore’s resilience of its people. “Like 45th birthday. Singapore, Keppel has remained fighting fit. We For 66 loyal employees, it have developed a versatile was double the joy as and well-rounded workforce they were also recognised with multiple skill-sets and a for their steadfast wide range of expertise that contributions to Keppel can be fully deployed across FELS at the ceremony. the Group,” he said. Ranging from 10 to 40 years of service, they He also acknowledged the received appreciation contributions of older awards in the presence personnel, especially those Led by Mr Choo Chiau Beng, Chairman of Keppel O&M (extreme right), and Guest-of- of Guest-of-Honour, who have been with the Honour Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Health (second from right), the yard stood to attention during the flag-raising Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior company for many years, ceremony

40-year long service award holders acknowledged for their contributions to Keppel O&M

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Decades of dedication

In recognition of Mr Charles Mr Foo commenced his Foo’s long service and career by serving a five-year significant contributions to apprenticeship at the old the Group, his colleagues Keppel Harbour yard in from the Keppel Offshore 1959. Thereafter, he left & Marine (Keppel O&M) and re-joined Keppel with Board organised a warm the view to merge Keppel appreciation gathering for Shipyard and Hitachi Zosen him on 6 August 2010. Singapore in 1998. He then became the MD of the The true blue Keppelite had merged entity, Keppel On behalf of Keppel O&M Board members, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation relinquished most of his Hitachi Zosen (KHZ). When and Chairman of Keppel O&M (right), presented a painting of the old Keppel Harbour yard appointments in Keppel KHZ merged with Keppel done by Singaporean painter Mr Tan Leong Kheng to Mr Foo O&M from 30 June 2010, FELS to form Keppel O&M but still serves as Director and in 2002, Mr Foo was Mr Foo, 69, shared, “I have “After working for more Advisor of Keppel O&M subsequently appointed worked in Keppel for than 51 years in the marine Technology Centre, as well as MD (Special Projects) of 17 years. The past eight years industry, it is as good as any Head of Keppel Technology Keppel O&M with on the Keppel O&M Board time to retire. I sincerely Advisory Panel Secretariat. responsibilities in were enriching for me and I thank all my colleagues who Mr Foo will also continue to shipbuilding, technology have benefitted from the have enriched my working be involved in the Energy development and the collective wisdom of its life with a sense of humour Efficiency Study Committee. Philippines shipyards. members. and a willingness to forgive.”

keppelite A tale of two companies

Behind every rise and fall, economic landscape, there is In a talk on “How top management leadership success or failure, there are much that Keppel can benefit conglomerates are managed have helped shape the always valuable lessons that from by studying the factors and how to manage better” performances of the two can be drawn. And there is behind every successful organised by Keppel College modern corporate giants, the no doubt in an ever-changing conglomerate. on 19 August 2010, Boards talk provided penetrating of Directors and senior insights on corporate management from across strategies and cultures, and the Group gained insights on their impact on the success two companies which have of a company. in recent years undergone changing fortunes – Sony Also giving a lecture on and Samsung. group strategies at the same session was Professor Ishtiaq Conducted by Professor P. Mahmood. Both guest Chang Sea-Jih who authored speakers are from the a book analysing how National University of

Keppel senior management and Board members in robust discussion with the speakers organisational processes and Singapore Business School.

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Fresh sights for new Keppelites

At the Group Orientation Keppel Bay show gallery, and Core Values. As they responsibilities as a project held on 17 August 2010, Keppel Logistics’ warehouses come from diverse manager. senior management and Keppel Integrated backgrounds and extended a warm welcome Engineering’s Ulu Pandan job functions across the New hire Tri Gunadi Widjaja, to a batch of 70 new NEWater Plant. Group, it is essential that a sales engineer from Keppel Keppelites. This year’s Group everyone embraces a Sea Scan, found the Group Orientation was different Incorporating such a tour in common set of values to Orientation very useful and from previous sessions as the orientation agenda form the foundation on how insightful. Brimming with participants were brought on provides a quick but work is performed. enthusiasm, he said, “I am site visits to the various comprehensive overview of proud to be part of the business units, instead of Keppel’s key businesses One of the speakers, Keppel family. auditorium-style in Offshore & Marine, Lim Ah Cheng, Senior Project presentations. Infrastructure and Property. Manager at Keppel FELS, had “From the sharing sessions, The tour also proved to be been with Keppel for more I can see that working for Getting a first-hand view a good platform for the than 10 years. Keppel is more than just a of the breadth of Keppel’s more experienced Keppelites job – it is also an opportunity businesses, the new to share some of their Peppered with interesting to grow in one’s career employees toured various experiences working in the anecdotes, his sharing and personal development. facilities and developments Group with the new hires. session recounted his I really appreciate the including Keppel FELS’s journey from his internship orientation as I have made Pioneer Yard, Keppel Prior to the site visits, the days as a young Keppel many new friends and gained Shipyard’s Tuas Yard, Keppel participants were introduced scholar crawling in tanks a better understanding of the

Land’s Reflections at to Keppel’s Vision, Mission onboard oil rigs to his present organisation.” keppelite

As part of the orientation programme, participants gathered at the Keppel Safety Training Centre to learn more about safety, which is one of Keppel’s Core Values

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Highlights from the Clipper Race With the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race ending on a high note in July, Keppelite revisits the highlights of the Race with our four Keppel Ambassadors who share their thoughts on the life-changing experience, as well as brings you a sneak of the Clipper 11-12 Race.

Mr Thomas Pang (left) in Rio de Janeiro together with his wife Aw Kah Peng (centre) and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman and founder of the Clipper Race after completing his race Bart Kregersman completed the adventure of his lifetime onboard Uniquely Singapore, racing from Qingdao, China, to San Francisco, California.

After completing my Atlantic crossing on Uniquely Singapore, I thought the Clipper Race is indeed the best thing Now that I’m back at work, the nice I have done with my life, as Sir Robin, memories onboard Uniquely Singapore Chairman and founder of the Race, keep coming back to me. It has been rightly pointed out. Since then, I have a great challenge and definitely taken on new challenges such as an adventure of a lifetime. I wish organising my first charity dinner with I could have raced on more legs! three top Singapore chefs and other Keppel Ambassador Bart Kregersman Research Engineer at Keppel Seghers (Belgium) volunteers, and taking on a new position as the CEO of K-Green Trust. The experience has indeed widened my horizons to take on more exciting challenges in my life. Keppel Ambassador Mr Thomas Pang CEO of K-Green Trust

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The Clipper Race has indeed been an unforgettable chapter in my life. I have learnt to face my fears and that no obstacle is insurmountable – it is all mind over matter. I am proud of the Uniquely Singapore crew and Jim Dobie, our skipper, as I know how hard everyone has worked throughout the race. We have all emerged winners in our own ways. Keppel Ambassador Karan Teo Marketing Executive at Keppel Seghers

Karan Teo (front row third from left) with the crew of Uniquely Singapore and Keppel senior management during their stopover at Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore

Adrian Pang (second row extreme left) and the Uniquely Singapore crew were ecstatic over coming in first place in Race 10 in New York, US

Uniquely Singapore Skipper Jim Dobie (left) and Ms Wang Look Fung, GM (Group Corporate Communications) of Keppel Corporation, during a prize presentation ceremony at Race End in Uniquely Singapore has displayed Hull, UK its special strength and perseverance throughout this race. We were able to amplify our Keppel Can Do! spirit At the race-end festivities, Skipper and more importantly, we have learnt Jim Dobie said, “We have had a that the seemingly impossible is superb team that bonded right from actually achievable. After having been the start of the Race. Every crew out in the sea and far away from home for weeks, the Clipper experience member, whether a circumnavigator has also taught me to appreciate or a race-legger, has embraced the the smaller things in life. Keppel Can Do! spirit that has seen Keppel Ambassador Adrian Tan us from ‘Go!’ to the finish. Contracts and Procurement Manager at Keppel FMO Jim Dobie Uniquely Singapore Skipper

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GEARING UP FOR THE break from their day jobs as CEO of Hermes Capital Sean To date, the Academy has NEXT RACE CEOs and directors of Chin Yew, 38, a Singaporean organised four rounds of Although the Clipper 09-10 companies, ballet teachers based in Hong Kong, said, Clipper training since the Round the World Yacht and medical distributors to “In addition to having great start of the year, among the Race has just concluded, rough it out on the high seas instructors, battling Force 6 other five courses that they 17 individuals cannot seem with Keppel Bay Sailing winds was the highlight of run simultaneously. to wait for the next race to Academy instructors Tan my Clipper Training Level 1. arrive, having signed up for Thong Meng and Lynnette I am very excited to have Keppel Corporation will Clipper Training Level 1 and Leong. embarked on this new once again be the proud 2 as far back as mid-2009. journey with KBSA.” sponsor of the yacht The youngest of the group, Singapore in the Clipper These individuals, hailing Beulah Steele, 23, said, “It The Keppel Bay Sailing 11-12 Round the World from places such as New was rather fascinating the Academy is the first academy Yacht Race with Marina at Zealand, Australia, Hong way we weaved in and in Singapore to provide Keppel Bay being an official Kong and the UK, come from out of shipping lanes all the sailing courses accredited by race stopover for the all walks of life, with ages way to Indonesia! The pace Royal Yachting Association, international race in early

ranging from 23 to 71. of the course was just right the governing body for 2012. keppelite and Lynnette was very water-based activities in They had taken a five-day helpful.” the UK.

Gourmet for a good cause

Patrons of the charity event were treated to a feast by some of the finest chefs in Singapore

With seemingly the Canossaville Children’s Chocolaterie – were invited selected fine wines and an indefatigable energy, Home and Willing Hearts to whip up a gastronomic exquisite quintet chamber Keppel Ambassadors of Soup Kitchen. extravaganza for guests performance. Guests also the Clipper 09-10 Race who donated $1,200 for a had a chance to bid for shifted their focus from Three top chefs – Chef Yong seat at the table, all of which exquisite pottery pieces competing to sharing Bing Ngen from Majestic were snapped up swiftly. by Master Potter Lim through a charity event Restaurant, Chef Michael Kim Hui as well as called ‘Dine for Fund’ on Han from FiftyThree and Held at Marina at Keppel paintings from Fill-your- 12 August 2010, which Chef Pang Kok Keong Bay, the experience was walls Art Gallery. raised over $90,000 for from Canelé Pâtisserie complemented by specially

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The sporting life Injecting just as much passion into coaching Singapore’s national canoe polo team as he does at Keppel, Sean Chan shares his experience both at work and play.

For the uninitiated, canoe and has never looked back tertiary institutions have other schools as this will polo is a sport that combines since. taken to it like fish to water. improve the standards of water polo, basketball, Singapore participants polo and kayaking. Both a Even when he came to On top of imparting his overall. This is also to ensure recreational and competitive Singapore for work in 1996, expertise and knowledge, that complacency doesn’t set game, the tactics are he continued to be an the father of two enjoys in amongst those who similar to those in water polo active player in canoe polo interacting with the youths always win.” and basketball, but the games and was subsequently he coaches. Under his complexity lies in having to invited to be Singapore guidance, the Singapore While coaching provides pass the ball around with the Polytechnic’s coach three Polytechnic team has Sean with a form of aim of scoring a goal while years later. won the Institute-Varsity- relaxation, the mental skills rowing oneself in a kayak. Polytechnic Canoe Polo he has acquired through The Singapore Canoe Championships for the past coaching workshops are Sean, GM (Risk and Federation got Sean on five years. also applicable to work. Regulation) at Keppel Energy, board as a coach in 2002 “Aside from picking up related how his love for when it decided to form the Even so, Sean feels that the tips on concentration and the game began when he country’s national canoe polo skill set should be spread composure, sometimes you first discovered canoe polo team. Despite a lack of to other institutions so have to apply positive self- by chance during his student funding in 2004, he has that there can be greater talk to psyche yourself up days in Hong Kong. Having stayed on as a volunteer competition. He elaborated, before and during training basketball experience, he coach. Although the sport is “I always encourage my sessions or competitions. took his skills to the water a relatively new one, several national players to coach Similarly, when faced with a difficult task or stressful situation at work, you can will yourself to think positively and focus on your priorities.”

Keeping up with work, parenting and coaching may not always be easy to juggle but Sean relishes the balance that these aspects give him in life. Reiterating the importance of staying active, he said, “I think it’s important to be enthusiastic about the activities you are involved in and it helps me to stay strong

Dedicating his time and passion towards coaching Singapore’s national canoe polo team, Sean (extreme right) enjoys sharing his expertise and mentally and physically.” knowledge with the youths he mentors keppelite

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Keppelites Abroad

Nestled in Nantong

About 18 years ago, Chen Liang Bo recounted, “It Although Liang Bo left are very different in certain Liang Bo, a production was a difficult decision Singapore with a heavy aspects. Our team had to manager at Keppel Nantong to make as I enjoyed heart, he soon found a new adopt and apply what we Shipyard, arrived on the working in Singapore sense of purpose upon have learnt in Singapore shores of Singapore to start very much. My family and starting work in Nantong. and quickly modify these his career in Keppel I had wanted to make He shared that as one of the processes to suit the local Singmarine as a hull officer. Singapore our permanent pioneers of Keppel Nantong needs. home.” Shipyard, he faced several Born in Fujian Province, challenges as the early “The ability to adapt comes China, the cheerful 43-year- Nonetheless, an opportune initiatives and working with experience and at the old did not take long to set moment to return to China procedures did not go as end of the day, I am happy up a family on the sunny and yet continue working planned. to see that our efforts to island. However, when his with Keppel arose when strengthen ties and seek wife began to experience Keppel Offshore & Marine He elaborated, “Even though winning relationships with health problems five years acquired a shipyard in Keppel Singmarine and our Chinese customers and ago, they reached the Nantong, which is now the Keppel Nantong Shipyard partners have paid off.” decision that it would be present Keppel Nantong are sister companies, the best to return to China. Shipyard. operations of the two yards As a native-born Chinese, he combines effective communication and intuitive comprehension of the needs of the locals to establish better relationships with the working parties involved.

For Liang Bo, it is also gratifying to see how the Nantong yard has grown over the years from a small team to the current 1,000-men strong workforce. Teamwork in Keppel Nantong Shipyard is strong, while the yard also receives the support of the Nantong municipal government.

He may miss local Singapore dishes from time to time, but Liang Bo has built a new nest in Nantong with his family.

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High spirits in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, which means One of the most remote and fragrant harbour in English, scenic areas of Hong Kong, is a blend of multiple Lantau Island is home to the cultures, much like the world’s tallest outdoor seated diverse group of 42 bronze Buddha statue. Keppelites from various business units and of Participants were delighted different nationalities who to spend a whole day at visited the island from 30 July Disneyland, where they got to 2 August 2010. reacquainted with their inner child as they met some classic During the trip organised by Disney characters and took the Keppelite Recreation the amusement park rides. Keppelites reliving their childhood at Hong Kong Disneyland Club, participants soaked in various sights and sounds Hong Kong also lived up to language barrier and memories, countless photos that the cosmopolitan city its reputation as a shopping successfully slashed prices and, of course, shopping had to offer. The 25-minutes paradise when excited by more than half. Talk goods. More importantly, ride on the Ngong Ping Cable Keppelites unleashed the about the Can Do! spirit! they also discovered that Car across to nearby Lantau shopaholic streak in them. the time spent travelling Island offered them views of Interestingly, the champion After four days and three together was the perfect the metropolis against a bargainer turned out to be nights, the Keppelites platform to bond and get to mountainous landscape and an Indian employee who returned to Singapore know one another better. the sea. managed to overcome recharged, with many fond keppelite

Bagging book prizes

To recognise and spur $17,000 given out to on educational excellence recipients ranging from those amongst the young, Book in Primary 6 to university Prize Awards are given out students. by Keppel Credit Union (KCU) to the children of its More than just offering members who perform well financial services and mutual academically. assistance in times of needs, KCU also offers various Held on 31 July 2010 at welfare benefits such as term Keppel Shipyard (Tuas), the life insurance, Medi-Aid annual award ceremony saw Grants, subsidised eye a record number of 36 Book checks and Long

Guest-of-Honour and Chairman of KCU Professor Bernard Tan (seated third from right) with Prize Awards amounting to Membership Awards. keppelite students who had achieved outstanding results for their O Level examinations

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United we stand

Working in unity, Keppel this as he emphasised the management relations He said, “Keppel Shipyard Employees Union (KEU) and importance of a close enjoyed by the Union and has provided training Keppel Shipyard have partnership between KEU Keppel management over courses with an emphasis managed to thrive in both and Keppel Shipyard’s the past 42 years.” on safety to its workers. good as well as difficult management. Keppel has also times. Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong introduced platforms to He said, “Our success did Ye Kung, Assistant General foster a culture of innovation At the 42nd KEU Annual not come easy. It is the result Secretary of National Trades to improve efficiency at the Delegates Conference on of hard work, unrelenting Union Congress, praised workplace. 4 August 2010, Mr Mohd perseverance of leaders Keppel Shipyard for its Yusof Mohd, General from both organisations, efforts in people building “With a tightening market Secretary of KEU, highlighted and the good labour and innovation efforts. for skilled labour, productivity output, safety and flexibility of deployment are key to the success of a company and I am glad to note that through innovations and training programmes, Keppel Shipyard has made solid achievements in productivity through the years.”

Held at Orchid Country Club, KEU members also received awards of appreciation for their long service during the KEU and Keppel management, with Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung (first row fifth from right), showing a united front in their 42nd year of excellent relations Conference. keppelite The SAFRA-Keppel Quadthlon challenge!

500 metres of swiming in race in the world either and email the completed • Corporate Relay (team of the cold choppy sea; individually or in a team of forms to Ainon@ four representing your 12 kilometres (km) of in-line four. keppelshipyard.com. business unit) skating; 20 km of cycling Deadline for registration is and finally, six km of running Registration is free for 1 October 2010. For more information, log on at the East Coast Park, all Keppelites. To sign up, to www.safra.sg/quadthlon. Singapore. If the thought of download the registration Categories: For enquiries, email to doing all that thrills you, and indemnity forms from • Men’s / Women’s Open [email protected] or call

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Arts Kakis

New Arts Kaki, Mrs Yap Tsui Lan (extreme right) shares her delight with the Keppel Nights enhancement with Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior ED and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation (third from right), Mr Lee Suan Hiang, ED of ACDO (fourth from right), and Ms Wang Look Fung, GM (Group Corporate Communications) of Keppel Corporation (extreme left)

Long-time supporter of the Keppel and MICA’s Arts and work under the scheme to enhancements to the arts, Keppel Corporation, Culture Development Office enjoy subsidised or free scheme which will provide together with the Ministry of (ACDO), which is the tickets benefits (read more for greater choice in arts Information, Communications scheme’s administrator. about the enhanced scheme activities, and encourage and the Arts (MICA), proudly SISTIC, a major ticketing on page 42). volunteerism and community unveiled plans on 4 August service provider in Singapore, service which are aligned 2010 for an enhanced lends support to Keppel The target beneficiary with our corporate thrust of Keppel Nights scheme. The Nights by providing technical audience of Keppel Nights Nurturing Communities.” new scheme will open up advice and support. are people who either lack more opportunities for the financial means to enjoy Sharing the same first-time goers and those Since its launch, the scheme the arts, have never attended sentiments, Mr Lee Suan who cannot afford full-price has supported about 150 a ticketed show or are from Hiang, ED of ACDO, said, ticket purchases to enjoy arts shows, offering 12,500 the young and elderly age “We are pleased to continue shows. subsidised tickets and groups. our partnership with Keppel benefitting more than Corporation in the Keppel Introduced in 2008, Keppel 11,000 people. The Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior ED Nights scheme which has Nights is Singapore’s first enhanced scheme will not and Group Finance Director proven to be popular with ticket subsidy scheme to only continue to see people of Keppel Corporation, said, both the arts promoters and benefit and cultivate who qualify for it enjoy half- “Building on the success we community at large.” audiences for the arts. It is a price tickets, but will also have enjoyed with ACDO, collaboration between allow people doing voluntary we are excited about the Continues on page 42...

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Under the enhanced scheme, volunteers can sign up to be Arts Kakis to help reach out to beneficiaries to attend arts performances. Mrs Yap Tsui Lan, Vice Principal of Methodist Girls School, was the first to sign up as an Arts Kaki. She will be helping to take the financially needy students in her school to arts events.

She has also encouraged the teachers in charge of performing arts societies in her school to apply. In an interview with The Straits Times, she shared, “Arts education, as a form of Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Mr Lui Tuck Yew (second from left), and Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation (extreme left), talking to some APSN students at the opening show of Fried Fried Paradise humanities, can help us study human relationships. It can hence help to make our school students more gracious, which will in turn Enhancements to Keppel Nights benefit the society in general.” Keppel Nights scheme. Those interested to be an FRIED RICE PARADISE Arts Kaki may also visit the Celebrating the launch of the Keppel Nights website to enhanced Keppel Nights, download the application Keppel hosted a group of form or contact ACDO at 50 beneficiaries from the (65) 6837 9844. Association for Persons with Special Needs, Keppel’s MADABOUTARTS adopted charity, as well as Those who have key business partners GREATER CHOICE – Heritage Board group of experienced the Keppel to watch the opening BEYOND PERFORMING museums, as well as several Nights scheme twice will performance of popular local ARTS private museums including be issued with a musical Fried Rice Paradise. To cater to increasingly the Mint Museum of Toys. MadAboutArts card which The event was also attended diverse arts and cultural entitles the bearer to a by Acting Minister for preferences, Keppel Nights ARTS KAKIS 10% discount on future Information, Communications will now include ticketed Individuals passionate about ticket purchases of any and the Arts, Mr Lui Tuck Yew. exhibitions at museums on arts and volunteerism are show staged by promoters top of performances, invited to be Arts Kakis to and museums under the Visit www.keppelnights.com presenting the public with reach out to beneficiaries to Keppel Nights scheme. for more details on the more choices. Partners attend performances and enhanced Keppel Nights include the National share the benefits under the scheme and upcoming

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Funny, colourful and highly Volunteers use to introduce Special post-show about what APSN does for its delectable – that was the arts and culture-related arrangements were made for beneficiaries. kind of night that a group activities to APSN students. the students to meet the of Keppel Volunteers For many of these students, cast. A few could hardly “The thrill and experience and students from the watching a musical was an contain their excitement of watching a musical are Association for Persons entirely brand new especially when meeting made possible by the fact with Special Needs (APSN), experience. Singapore Idol 2004 Winner that Keppel Volunteers, as Keppel’s adopted charity, had Taufik Batisah, who was one nominated Arts Kakis at the opening show of the With a storyline peppered of the male leads in the under the enhanced Keppel musical Fried Rice Paradise. with elements of friendship, show. Nights scheme, are able to romance, suspense and invite APSN students to Revival of a local twists, Fried Rice Paradise Besides meeting the cast, watch subsidised arts Singaporean musical, the had the APSN beneficiaries they also had the privilege of performances,” said Lee show had sold 12,000 tickets singing and laughing along meeting Acting Minister for Shwu Huey, Chairperson of even before official sales to as the plot unfolded. Information, Communications Keppel Volunteers. the public started, but the and the Arts, Mr Lui Tuck APSN students had a chance It was also evident from their Yew, making it an even more “It was a real treat for the to be among the first to laughter that the local memorable night for the students to be able to meet catch it when Keppel expressions used in the volunteers and their young the stars. When Taufik hugged celebrated the launch of the musical had struck a chord charges. Mr Lui also took the one of the APSN students, that enhanced Keppel Nights with them. opportunity to learn more moment was priceless.” keppelite scheme (refer to pages 41 to 42) on 20 August 2010.

Both Keppel Volunteers and students were gripped by the dazzling performance of the talented cast, and swept away by the elaborate stage and props, catchy songs, energetic dance routines and colourful costumes of yesteryears. When the melodic Malay folk song Rasa Sayang song came up, the APSN students burst into applause with the rest of the audience and hummed along to the familiar melody.

Held at the Esplanade Theatre, this event is one platform which Keppel Starstruck APSN students were overjoyed to meet the cast of Fried Rice Paradise

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Keppel Shipyard secures contract to modify FPSO OSX-1

Keppel Shipyard has engineering services and customer’s satisfaction a for BW Offshore. Earlier in secured a contract worth technical guidance services to complete range of solutions the year, Keppel Shipyard approximately $50 million for OSX. stands us in good stead to be had also delivered the FPSO the modification of the the provider of choice for the BW Pioneer to BW Offshore. Floating Production Storage Scheduled to leave Keppel offshore and marine industry. and Offloading (FPSO) vessel Shipyard in the second Keppel Shipyard is currently OSX-1. quarter of 2011, the vessel “Having completed a converting three other will be deployed in the significant number of projects FPSOs, namely Maersk The FPSO OSX-1 is owned by Campos Basin, offshore successfully working in Brazil, Peregrino, FPSO P-58 and OSX 1 Leasing B.V. (OSX), a Brazil, on a 20-year lease to we look forward to delivering FPSO Cidade De Paraty. subsidiary of OSX Brasil S/A. OGX Petróleo e Gás. another outstanding FPSO for Commencing in the third the region.” OSX belongs to the EBX quarter of 2010, Keppel Mr Nelson Yeo, MD (Marine) Group, founded and chaired Shipyard’s scope of work of Keppel Offshore & Marine, As of today, Keppel Shipyard by the entrepreneur, Mr Eike includes procurement, said, “We are pleased to has completed 11 FPSOs and Batista, which has been detailed engineering and the embark on this partnership two Floating Storage Re- developing and managing modification of the topside with OSX. This contract is a gasification Units for the business activities for almost process modules. result of the track record we Brazilian market. These 30 years in fields such as have built up with our include FPSO BW Cidade de mining, logistics, oil and Keppel Shipyard will work customers in the markets Sao Vicente, the first FPSO gas, real estate, energy, with BW Offshore, which will where we are present. Our vessel to enter the gigantic renewable resources and

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Keppel’s impressive track record of projects for Brazil has enabled it to secure another significant project for the region with new customer OSX

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