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FACT SHEET proudly brought to you by KOM Group Training
8 March to 5 July 2013
Diploma Conversion in Marine & Offshore Technology (DCMOT) Inaugural Programme for Staff from Overseas Business Units
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BACKGROUND
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) partnered Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to conduct a 14-week
Diploma Conversion in Marine & Offshore Technology (DCMOT) course for high-performing staff from
Keppel O&M’s overseas business units. A total of 24 staff (21 males and 3 females) from Keppel FELS
Brasil, Keppel Singmarine Brasil, Keppel AmFELS, Keppel Batangas Shipyard, Keppel Subic Shipyard,
Keppel Singmarine Philippines Inc, Keppel Nantong Shipyard, Nakilat-KOM and Baku Shipyard were
selected for this inaugural programme which took place from 8 March to 5 July 2013.
WELCOME ORIENTATION – 8 MARCH 2013
The programme kicked off with an orientation on 8 March
2013. Dr Lee Chay Hoon (GM, OD) warmly welcomed the
participants to Keppel O&M before passing on to Vincent
Campbell (HR Manager, KFELS). Vincent welcomed the
participants and gave an informative corporate
presentation on how Keppel O&M operate and excel in
today’s highly competitive market. He shared with them
on the history of Keppel O&M, as well as our competitive
advantages in the industry. He also highlighted Keppel
O&M’s commitment to Safety as we proactively cultivate
good safety habits in our workforce.
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As this was the first time Keppel O&M had partnered Ngee Ann Polytechnic for this programme, the
lecturers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic were invited to give a briefing to the participants. Expectations
and objectives were laid out clearly.
Cross Cultural Training
The participants were orientated with a 2-hour cross cultural
talk on Singapore and our way of life. This helps to bridge
cultural gaps for the participants, allowing them to assimilate
into our culture by "speaking the same language," literally and
culturally, and to avoid culture shock and interpersonal
blunders.
Yard Tour
The welcome orientation continued with a yard tour around Keppel FELS’s Pioneer Yard, and Keppel
Shipyard’s Tuas Yard & Benoi Yard. The tour was led by Issac Yeo (Senior Project Superintendent, KFELS),
Daniel Lin (Assistant Out-Country Manager, KFELS), Lau Yi Feng (Project Manager (Conversion),
Operations, KSL), Foo Suan Khai (Project Manager (Repair), Operations, KSL), Chua Zhi Ming (Projects
Engineer, KSM) & Ong Chee Lam (Engineer, MPS, KSM). They shared details of the entire production
line for the construction of jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, FPSOs, ship repairs and the offshore & marine
industry as a whole. Many valuable insights on the yards’ operations were also being shared.
Keppel Safety Training Centre Tour
The welcome orientation concluded with the Keppel Safety Training
Centre tour conducted by Al-Rashidi (Senior HSE Officer (Specialist), KSL).
He impressed upon the participants that “as we aim to raise our national
safety standards in the offshore & marine sector, big players like Keppel
O&M and its various partners will play a pivotal role in influencing those
whom we work for or work with to adopt proper risk management."
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DCMOT STRUCTURED PROGRAMME
Classes at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
9 Mar – 5 Apr 2013 (Full-time) / 15 Apr – 15 Jun 2013 (Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday)
The programme was designed with the objective of enhancing the technical knowledge of our
overseas staff. The diploma programme comprises of 5 modules; Fundamentals of Naval Architecture,
Marine Engineering, Marine Offshore Design, Offshore Oil & Gas Technology and Offshore Engineering.
In-house Training, Attachment and On-The-Job Training (OJT)
8 April - 15 June 2013
Apart from attending courses at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, a series of in-house structured training which
include courses on iQC, Risk Assessment / ‘Take 5’ Coaches, Risk Management, Lessons Learnt, ISO
9001:2008, and attachment to HSE and Quality Assurance Department were incorporated in the
programme. This programme helps to train participants in problem solving skills, root cause problem
identification and to understand the best safety practices of our yards.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) was customized
to maximize individual’s learning. The OJT
programme is a customized curriculum
that was planned and collaborated
between KOM Group Training and the
attached departments. Each individual
OJT Logbook was developed based on
inputs from the section that the
participants were attached to as well as
the overseas business units’ requirements.
During their OJT, the OJT logbook was used
as a learning guide and they were
attached to experienced mentors who were able to share valuable knowledge and experiences with
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them. In total, 19 mentors across Keppel O&M were selected for this OJT programme. Please refer to
Appendix A for the list of mentors assigned.
Optional Mentorship
17 June – 5 July 2013
The participants have the option to do an additional mentorship programme to be attached to
another department. This provides a platform to gain
knowledge which could assist them in their secondary job roles
and to prepare them to assimilate into new roles in time to
come. With this optional mentorship, they are able to gain
insights and adopt relevant processes for implementation
back to their home yard. Rodrigo Alexandre Maillard, Sergio
Daniel Monteros Rojas and Adriano Henrique Da Silva from
Keppel FELS Brasil were attached to Keppel FELS Quality
Assurance department to learn about QRMS system to be
implemented in Keppel FELS Brasil for commissioning purpose.
Garcia Ivan Vladimir of Keppel AmFELS was attached to Melvin Ng (Senior Project Manager,
Commercial, KSL). This additional stint allowed Ivan to have a glimpse on the commercial activities on
the ship repair and FPSO as compared to his primary role as an Estimating Manager dealing with the
Semi submersible and Jack-ups. He was also attached to Ben Goh (Senior Training Officer, Group
Training Department) as his secondary role requires him to expand the training capability and
curriculum of Keppel AmFELS.
With the cross departmental mentorship, the
participants are equipped with relevant skill sets and
ideas to implement initiatives back in their home yards.
The outline of the DCMOT Programme is summarized in
Appendix B.
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MEET-THE-MANAGEMENT SESSION – 31 MAY 2013
On 31 May 2013, the Meet-the-Management Session was
organized and hosted by the following Management
team:
Mr Chow Yew Yuen (COO , KOM)
Mr Chor How Jat (MD, KSL)
Mr Hoe Eng Hock (MD, KSM)
Dr Lee Chay Hoon (GM, OD)
Mr Mohamed Sahlan Bin Salleh (GMO, KFELS)
Mr Burt Loh Kok Mun (GMO, KSL)
Mr Tan Peng Pong (GM, Engineering & Systems Development, KSL)
Mr Max Goh Han Bin (Deputy Shipyard Manager, KFELS)
Mr Ng Seng Chong (Deputy Shipyard Manager, KFELS)
Mr Bryan Low Chuin Ying (Construction Manager, KFELS)
Mr Thanaraj S/O Krishnasamy (Shipwright Manager, Scaffolding, KFELS)
Mr Eric Ko Kok Keen (Shipwright Manager, Painting, KFELS)
Mr Chin Lik Kiong (Senior Yard Manager, KSM)
Mr Loh Kee Huat (Yard Manager, KSM)
Mr Daniel Toh Kwang Yong (Yard Manager (Facilities & Development), KSM)
Ms Tan Yew Kee (Assistant GM, HR, KSL)
Mr Vincent Campbell (HR Manager, KFELS)
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Mr Chow Yew Yuen (COO, KOM) addressed the participants with an
opening speech. He encouraged all to continue to stretch and
challenge ourselves as we grow with the company. In order to develop
a world-class workforce, it is crucial for the local yards to continue to
share knowledge and best practices with our overseas yards. COO
highlighted that for future runs of DCMOT Programme, Keppel O&M
should include participants from Caspian Shipyard Company and the
local yards. He emphasized that besides the technical knowledge
takeaway, the participants should continue to foster relationships and
network with one another.
During the Q&A session, COO engaged the participants with several questions. He asked about the
initiatives they would bring back to their home country for implementation. Romeia Satie Sartori
(Production Supervisor, Keppel FELS Brasil) shared that she would like to bring the idea of mobile
scaffold in the blasting hall back to Keppel FELS Brasil as this would increase the productivity of painting
jobs. She also shared that she found the safety visual information within the yards to be very useful as it
serves as good preventive measures.
Another participant, Mohamed Ahmed
Abdelmonem (Machinery Engineer, Nakilat-KOM)
highlighted that he would like to implement Laser
Alignment in the production section back at Nakilat-
KOM. With this improvement, there would be lesser
errors in the production work, resulting in less man
hours and effort required. In addition to the above,
he has also shared with his fellow participants that
he would like to adopt lifting by electric block for the
removal of cargo pump in a modified dome house design. As per current practice, the removal of the
cargo pump is done through direct lifting by jib crane which is exposed to a higher possibility for
property damage and longer crane lifting time is incurred. With the electric block lifting method, it will
reduce the crane lifting time to 10 minutes while the rest of the procedure (requires 70 minutes) would
be done through electric lifting. This process would reduce the probability of property damage and
maintains a safer operation.
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One of the participants, Fabiano Marques L Vieira (Electrical Analyst, Keppel Singmarine Brasil)
enquired with the Senior Management on how Keppel O&M could stay ahead of competition,
considering China emerging as a strong competitor in this industry. COO replied that every rig we build
is different as customers have different requirements. Therefore, international customers prefer Keppel
O&M due to our flexibility in the customization of projects. In addition, at Keppel O&M, we have our
own Research & Development (R & D) units which are constantly innovating new technologies to
ensure that our rig designs meet the customers’ needs and remain top notch in the market. Moreover,
our ability to deliver on time and within budget has given Keppel O&M an edge over the competitors.
Another participant, Islam Faridul (Steelwork Engineer, Nakilat-KOM) enquired on the career
progression and opportunities within Keppel O&M. COO emphasized that human capital are the most
important assets of the organization and it is thus critical to get people excited about their work. To
ensure proper career development for our staff, Keppel O&M periodically identify the learning needs
and competencies required for individuals. In addition, Keppel O&M has a track record of promotion
from within. The identified pool of high-potential staff is being sent for courses and programmes to
strengthen their managerial capabilities. This programme, DCMOT, is a good example of cross-
pollination training available to good performers and this is why the 24 participants are brought
together to learn about the best practices from the headquarters. This programme will help to
accelerate their learning curve in the company.
The participants were very enthusiastic about sharing their journey throughout the dialogue session.
Jose Hernandez (Construction Engineer, AmFELS) shared, “One important takeaway from this
experience is the camaraderie I have forged with the other participants of the programme. Despite
the differences in background and culture, we share the same core values and passion for the industry
and had an enjoyable time in robust exchange of ideas and insights. It was definitely interesting to
learn about the offshore & marine industry through different perspectives.”
“The courses at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and my stint at Keppel O&M’s yards in Singapore were an eye-
opener. I had the opportunity to observe a broad range of projects in the yards, to be familiarized with
the best practices in Singapore and to interact with experienced personnel and management who
are very generous in imparting their knowledge. I am excited to apply what I have learnt back at Baku
Shipyard,” described Mr Siyavush Akhundov (Assistant Project Engineer, Baku Shipyard).
“I am glad that I’m given this opportunity to come to Singapore to learn the best practices from the
headquarter. It was a pleasure to meet all the friends who have participated in this programme. We
will continue to keep in touch and exchange ideas,” commented Mr Cabaysa, Jon Mauricio (Senior
Design Engineer, Keppel Batangas Shipyard).
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"This is the best programme I have ever attended in my whole career. DCMOT was created for us, for
our industry. The programme is very applicable to my work and the sharing by the yard
representatives are very enriching. With such a program, we can meet other Keppelites around the
world and at the same time feel committed and have a better vision of Keppel. I am glad that I have
the opportunity to be exposed to a different education system with well-prepared faculty members
who can deliver their knowledge and experience,” shared Mr Garcia Ivan Vladimir (Estimating
Manager, Keppel AmFELS).
FEEDBACK SESSION – 11 JUNE 2013 A feedback session, led by Dr Lee Chay Hoon, took place on 11 June 2013. The feedback from the
participants was very encouraging. Most participants ranked the OJT programme highest in term of
the relevance to their current job [Rating 5.1 out of 6.0]. They were very grateful that the mentors
whom they were attached to were very willing to share their valuable knowledge with them, which
has greatly enhanced their learning [Rating 5.0 out of 6.0].
On the Ngee Ann Polytechnic courses, they rated the course development and delivery highly [Rating
5.1 out of 6.0]. Module 1 ‘Fundamentals of Naval Architecture’ was ranked the most informative and
relevant module. They also feedback that the lecturers at Ngee Ann Polytechnic were very
experienced and knowledgeable in the delivery of the classes, with the exception of the lecturer
delivering the Electrical topics whom they found relatively new and inexperienced in comparison.
Group Training has provided feedback to Ngee Ann Polytechnic accordingly. On the in-house
structured training programme, they found the iQC Training most relevant as it thought them the
techniques of identifying the root causes of problems. Overall, they feedback that the programme
planned for them were very well thought, and they are able to apply the new knowledge in their jobs
[Rating 5.2 out of 6.0].
The participants also highlighted some areas for improvement for this programme. The participants
suggested separating the lessons at Ngee Ann Polytechnic from the OJT programme to allow them
to be more focused. They also feedback that the course duration could be extended to allow them
to understand certain topics in more depth. On the accommodation provided, the participants
commented that the accommodation could be equipped with better facilities. Overall, they
participants expressed a strong sense of gratitude towards Keppel O&M for providing them these
valuable learning opportunities and experiences in Singapore. They felt recharged and energized
with the new knowledge and ideas gained. They will bring the knowledge back to their business units
and execute the action plans which they developed towards the end of the programme.
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RECREATION & BONDING SESSION
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE
Not forgetting fun at work, Group Training planned a series
of recreational activities for the participants to have fun and
relax. These activities are platforms for them to forge stronger
bonds, friendships and rapport with one another despite
coming from different background. One of the key activities
planned was a visit to the Universal Studios Singapore.
BARBEQUE DINNER
To wrap up the whole programme and to bid farewell to the
participants, Group Training organized a BBQ dinner at
Keppel FELS Holiday Bungalow. As an epitome of synergy
and team work, the participants came together and
whipped up delicious Mexican style appetizer and Brazilian
meat for the BBQ.
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CONCLUSION Based on the positive comments and feedback we have received from the participants, we are
encouraged that the programme was useful and has impacted their learning journey. With the huge
success of the programme and support from the Management, we would be extending future runs to
both local and overseas BUs to encourage more cross-pollination learning activities.
All in all, the participants are very thankful to the Management of Keppel O&M for the time and effort
invested to customize this programme for them. Overall, the participants from this inaugural run agreed
that Keppel O&M should continue to offer this programme to benefit more Keppelites. The rating of
the overall effectiveness of the programme is 5.4 out of 6.0. Please refer to Appendix C for the details
of the rating.
The final results of the DCMOT programme will be released by Ngee Ann Polytechnic sometime in July
2013.
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Appendixes
Appendix A – Participant and Mentor List
Business Unit
Participant Name
Department Attached
Mentor
1. Baku Shipyard LLC Siyavush Akhundov Operations (Project) Arumugam Devakumar (Assistant Project Manager, KSM)
2. Keppel AmFELS Garcia Ivan Vladimir Commercial (Estimating) Chan Hong Hei (Senior Manager Estimating, KFELS)
3. Keppel AmFELS Jose Luis Hernandez Jara Operations (Construction) Bryan Low (Construction Manager, KFELS)
4. Keppel Batangas Shipyard
Cabaysa Jon Mauricio Engineering (Hull) Shravan Shrinath Kamat (Acting Section Manager, Engineering, Hull, KSL)
5. Keppel Batangas Shipyard
Pesidas Dennis Namang Commercial Michael Low (Commercial Manager, KSL)
6. Keppel FELS Brasil Adriano Henrique Da Silva Piping and Hull Lee Zihao (Superintendent, Piping, KFELS)
7. Keppel FELS Brasil Marcelo Mazia Enami Hull Li Jian Ping (Senior Superintendent, Hull, KFELS)
8. Keppel FELS Brasil Rodrigo Alexandre Maillard
Operations (Construction) Bryan Low (Construction Manager, KFELS)
9. Keppel FELS Brasil Romeia Satie Sartori Shipwright (Painting) Uthiradam Selvaraj (Superintendent, Painting, KFELS)
10. Keppel FELS Brasil Sergio Daniel Monteros Rojas
Commissioning (Mechanical) Peh Wei Xiong Francis (Superintendent, E&I, KFELS)
11. Keppel FELS Brasil Uemoto Bruno Haruo Shipwright (Heavy Lifting) Ramasamy Rajendran (Superintendent, Crane/Rigging, KFELS)
12. Keppel Nantong Shipyard Company Limited
Chen jun Engineering (Piping & Mechanical)
Kang Toh Seong (Senior Section Manager, Engineering, KSM)
13. Keppel Nantong Shipyard Company Limited
Wang Yulong Operations (Project) Wu Mou Li (Assistant Section Manager, Hull, KSM)
14. Keppel Singmarine Brasil Ltda
Cassio Semann Kim Engineering (Piping) Kang Toh Seong (Senior Section Manager, Engineering, KSM)
15. Keppel Singmarine Brasil Ltda
Fabiano Marques L Vieira Electrical Ling Duing Hee (Section Manager, Electrical, KSM)
16. Keppel Singmarine Brasil Ltda
Lourenço Bragantino Engineering (Outfit /Accommodation)
Gnanapra Kasam Chinnadurai
(Senior Engineer, Engineering Outfit, KSM)
17. Keppel Singmarine Philippines Inc
Charisma Pace Engineering (Piping) Kang Toh Seong (Senior Section Manager, Engineering, KSM)
18. Keppel Singmarine Philippines Inc
Faith Del Rosario Engineering (Hull) Cong Yu Jie (Senior Manager, Engineering Hull & NA, KSM)
19. Keppel Singmarine Philippines Inc
Siegfred Mayormita Engineering (Piping) Kang Toh Seong (Senior Section Manager, Engineering, KSM)
20. Keppel Singmarine Philippines Inc
Stalin Ybiernas Engineering (Hull) Cong Yu Jie (Senior Manager, Engineering Hull & NA, KSM)
21. Keppel Subic Shipyard Inc
Victorino Villegas Plant and Maintenance Thor Boon Leong (Engineer, Plant & Maintenance, KSL)
22. Nakilat-KOM Islam Faridul Hull Lew Yen Loong (Senior Section Manager, Hull, KSL)
23. Nakilat-KOM Mohamed Ahmed Abdelmonem
Machinery Nestor C. Gonzales (Assistant Section Manager, Machinery, KSL)
24. Nakilat-KOM Paul Gershom Sumit Plant and Maintenance Md Giash Uddin Md Ayub Ali (Engineer, Hull, KSL)
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Appendix B – Outline of DCMOT Programme
Date Programme 8 Mar to 5 Apr 2013 Classes in Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Module 1 (Fundamentals of Naval Architecture) - Module 2 (Fundamentals of Marine Engineering)
8 Apr to 12 Apr 2013 Shipyard Safety Induction Course
Attachment to HSE Department - Safety induction - Attend VSCC meeting - Safety enforcement and walkabout
Attachment to Quality Assurance Department - Quality assurance procedures/ management system - Inspection and test plan - Project quality plan - Documentations
15 Apr to 25 Apr
2013
Innovation and Quality Circles (iQC) - Understand the objectives of iQC - iQC methodology - Project selection, analysis, solution, results and reporting
Lessons Learnt - Lessons learnt - systems and processes - 5 'whys' method - Case studies on best practices
ISO 9001:2008 - ISO 9001:2008 standard and overview - Common procedures in the shipyard
Risk Management - Risk assessment, evaluation and control - Hazard identification - Task breakdown
Risk Assessment / 'Take 5' Coaches - Enhanced 'Take 5' objectives - 'Take 5' processes
15 Apr to 15 Jun
2013
Classes in Ngee Ann Polytechnic - every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday - Module 3 (Fundamentals of Marine Offshore Design) - Module 4 (Fundamentals of Offshore Oil & Gas Technology) - Module 5 (Fundamentals of Offshore Engineering) OJT with respective yards on every Monday, Thursday and Friday
17 Jun to 5 July
2013
Optional Mentorship - Cross-department attachment
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Appendix C – Overall Effectiveness of the Programme
DCMOT Programme
Aspect of the Programme Weighted Score (1-6)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Course Development & Delivery 5.1
In-house Training Programme 5.2
On-the-Job Training & Logbook 5.1
On-the-Job Training Mentorship 5.0
Overall 5.1
Facilities & Logistics
Aspect of the Facilities & Logistics Weighted Score (1-6)
In-House Training Facilities 5.3
Accommodation & Logistics Arrangement 3.9
Overall 4.6
General Assessment of DCMOT Programme 2013 Aspects of the DCMOT that were most applicable to work, if any.
- The On-the-Job Training is very useful and applicable to my primary job.
- Module 1 ‘Fundamentals of Naval Architecture’ by Ngee Ann Polytechnic is very informative and
allows me to apply to job.
- The iQC in-house programme is very useful as it teaches me the techniques on how to identify root
cause problem.
- Module 3 ‘Fundamental of Marine Offshore Design’ by Ngee Ann Polytechnic improves my knowledge
in this industry.
- The Lessons Learnt in-house programme is well conducted with many real case scenarios and
examples.
Aspects of the DCMOT that could be improved, if any.
- Module 5 ‘Fundamentals of Offshore Engineering’ by Ngee Ann Polytechnics is not that relevant to
my work.
- Risk Assessment / ‘Take 5’ Coaches training could be shortened to half a day each.
- On-the-Job Training could be separated from the lessons at Ngee Ann Polytechnic so that we could
have better focus on each area.
- The whole DCMOT programme could be extended, ie up to 6 months, so that we could learn more.
- Hands on practical modules could be included into the Ngee Ann Polytechnic curriculum.
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Would you recommend your colleagues to attend DCMOT Programme?
Yes – 100%
Overall, the DCMOT Programme has met my expectation.
Yes – 100%
