Freshman Orientation Programme 2020

Singapore Maritime Academy

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Dear Students,Welcome to the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA)!Congratulations on your successful admission to a course at SMA and we are pleased that you havechosen to begin your career in the maritime industry with us.

It is a challenging time globally with the constantly evolving COVID-19 situation which would haveimpact on the economy and our daily lives. As you join us as part of the bigger SP fraternity, thereare safeguards put in place to ensure your health and safety. Do comply with the advisories andtwice daily temperature-taking exercises, and do your part in being socially responsible.As you step into a new learning environment, you will quickly learn that it is a very different onewhich you may be used to. Our lecturers will bring into the classroom their vast industryexperience and technical expertise while lessons are conducted in facilities ranging from theMaritime Business Centre, state-of-the-art navigation simulators, a full mission engine roomsimulator as well as SMA latest addition, the Advanced Engine Room Simulator using virtualtechnology. We infuse innovation into our teaching and learning, and use the latest digital toolssuch as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prepare youfor the workplace of the future.You will also be able to nurture your adventurous spirit through the various out-of-classroomactivities in your 3 years with SMA. You may also have an opportunity to take part in wateractivities at the Poly Marina which is equipped with a 42’ (Grand Bank) yacht, fast rescue boats andlifeboats.

There are opportunities for you to participate in overseas trips such as the Maritime ExperientialLearning (MEL) Camp onboard a cruise ship or student exchange programmes to overseasinstitutions such as those in Japan, South Korea and China. We assure that no students would bedisadvantaged due to their financial background. There are various scholarship opportunities andsubsidies available for deserving students and students who require financial assistance.SMA will provide you with ample exposure to the industry through internships, industry visits andtechnical talks. We will guide you through each step of your career advancement and upskillingpathways beyond SP.Besides the industry and future-driven education and training that you will receive at SMA, we lookforward to creating memorable experiences to help you grow as an individual. We urge you tobuild lasting friendships among yourselves and with our lectures to make your time here a fulfillingone.

Discover your potential, chart your career and achieve your dreams with SMA.Welcome Aboard!

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Welcome Message by Captain Mohd Salleh Bin Ahmad SarwanDirector for School of Singapore Maritime Academy

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

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1130

SESSION 1

For the following Classes only.DNS1A , DNS1B & DMR1A/01-02

Report : T1A Building – Lecture Theatre

Welcome Address by Director

Proceed to respective classrooms with your Class Tutors for Briefing.

Please bring along your laptop and mobile phone if you have for your classroom sessions.

Class Tutors:Capt. Nirmal Raj (Tel 68790426)

Capt. Jeffrey Gomez (Tel: 67721017)

Mr Foo Nan Cho (Tel: 68790415)

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DNS 1A

DNS 1B

DMR 1A/01DMR 1A/02

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

0830

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1110

SESSION 2

For the following Classes only.DMR1B/21-22 & DMR1B/23-24

Report : T1A Building – level 4Proceed directly to classrooms for briefing by your Class Tutors

Please bring along your laptop and mobile phone if you have for your classroom sessions.

Class Tutors:Mr Lim Choo Heang (Tel: 68790426)

Mr Moon Sunghan (Tel: 68704769)

Welcome Address by Director

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DMR 1B/21DMR 1B/22

DMR 1B/23DMR 1B/24

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

1000

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1240

SESSION 3

For the following Classes only.DMB1A/01-02 & DMB1A/03-04

Report : T2 Building – level 1Proceed directly to classrooms for briefing by your Class Tutors

Please bring along your laptop and mobile phones if you have for your classroom sessions.

Class Tutors:Capt. Mohd Fadil (Tel: 68706185)

Mr Khalid Ayar (Tel: 68708251)

Welcome Address by Director

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DMB 1A/01DMB 1A/02

DMB 1A/03DMB 1A/04

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LT1A

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Time Activity Class / Course Venue

1230

1430

1510

SESSION 4

For the following Classes only.DMB1B/21-22 & DMB1B/23-24

Report : T1A Building – level 4Proceed directly to classrooms for briefing by your Class Tutors

Please bring along your laptop and mobile phones if you have for your classroom sessions.

Class Tutors:Mr Timothy Cao (Tel: 68790426)

Mr Ng Ko-Vin (Tel: 68704769)

Welcome Address by Director

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DMB 1B/21DMB 1B/22

DMB 1B/23DMB 1B/24

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SD103/104

MLT8

LT1A/B & Concourse

MLT12

Sports ArenaThe Hall

LT4A/BPlaza

Convention Centre T11 Square

Auditorium

T19 Foyer

Business School Foyer

E-map at https://www.sp.edu.sg/map

Orientation Programme – Main Venues

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SP+ AdventureProudly contributing towards Maritime Education & Training since 1957

Some of our facilities…

Full Mission Navigation Simulator

Engine Simulator

Training FacilitiesTo support authentic learning strategy

Range of FacilitiesFull-Mission

Navigation Bridge and Engine Room

SimulatorsSP@Dover, Grand

BanksPoly Marina

Maritime I.T. LabElectrical Lab

Occupational Safety and Health Lab

Engineering Skills Workshop

Thermo-Mechanics Lab

Energy Management Lab

Control Engineering Lab

Marine WorkshopBoiler House

Students are able to hone their communication and teamwork

skills immersed in real life situations.

Through the navigation bridge they develop their decision

making and ship handling skills in a safe environment.

Integrated Simulation Centre (ISC)

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SP+ AdventureProudly contributing towards Maritime Education & Training since 1957

Some of our facilities…

SP@Dover

Training FacilitiesSupport authentic learning strategy

Range of FacilitiesFull-Mission

Navigation Bridge and Engine Room

SimulatorsSP@Dover, Grand

BanksPoly Marina

Maritime I.T. LabElectrical Lab

Occupational Safety and Health Lab

Engineering Skills Workshop

Thermo-Mechanics Lab

Energy Management Lab

Control Engineering Lab

Marine WorkshopBoiler House

Maritime Business Centre

Jetty and life boatse-Navigation Centre

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SP+ AdventureProudly contributing towards Maritime Education & Training since 1957

Sailing onboard STS “Pallada”, training ship of Far Eastern State Technical Fisheries University Russia

Maritime Experiential Learning (MEL) Camp onboard cruise ship “Genting Dream”

SMA CollaborationsAuthentic Learning EnvironmentLearning Beyond the Classroom …

Out-of-the-Classroom Activities (FEREX, Overseas Immersion Programmes, LeX, YEP, LEAP etc)

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SP+ AdventureProudly contributing towards Maritime Education & Training since 1957

Student visits and events

3-masts frigate (Polish Maritime Academy) Vivocity on 11 October 2018

Ferry Evacuation Exercise (Ferex) on 20 September 2018

Bunker Ship Visit on Sentek Pte Ltd on 23 November 2018

MPA Learning Journey on 23 July 2018 Supreme Court Visit on 3 July 2018

Singapore Maritime Dialogue on 28 July 2018

Young Mariner’s Networking on 8 June 2018

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SP+ AdventureProudly contributing towards Maritime Education & Training since 1957

Maritime Youth Day

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SP+ AdventureProudly contributing towards Maritime Education & Training since 1957

Scholarships

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For enquiries on Freshman Orientation Programme,

please contact your respective class tutors

For Urgent Matters

Name: Capt. Jeffrey Gomez

Telephone: 91074708

Email: Jeffrey_Gomez@sp.edu.sg

The SMA is now at the forefront of maritime education and training with a focus on the international development of youth. It has about 915 full-time students and over 1100 students in its CoC (Certificate of Competency) and short course programmes.It has a wide pool of multinational seafaring talent.

The SMA’s faculty of over 60 teaching staff are highly qualified and were ships’ captains or chief engineers, with most holding graduate degrees in specialized fields and engaged in consultancy and joint projects including research.

About the School

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School Acronym

Media, Arts & Design School MAD

School of Architecture & the Built Environment ABE

School of Business SB

School of Chemical & Life Sciences CLS

School of Computing SoC

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering EEE

Singapore Maritime Academy SMA

School of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering MAE

School of Mathematics & Science (Poly Foundation Programme) MS (PFP)

1. What is the acronym of my School?

2. What class am I in?To find your class information, login to Class Information using your student account provided by SP.

Example of class information: DBA/FT/1A/01Course Code/Full Time/Phase of Study/Class Number

3. Where do I go for my lesson?Venue codesLT = Lecture Theatre, e.g. LT4AMLT = Main Lecture Theatre, e.g. MLT8T = Teaching Block, e.g. T3AW = Workshop, e.g. W5

Classroom and Office LocationExample 1: T334Location : Teaching Block 3, Level 3, Room 4Example 2: T3A21Location : Teaching Block 3A, Level 2, Room 1

Please click on > School and Course Information for more information.

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4. Where is my School Admin Office?ABE - T3A Level 4CLS - T11A Level 6EEE - T14 Level 7SB - School of Business Building Level 7SoC - T19 Level 4SMA - T1A Level 7MAD - T19 Level 4 MAE - T16 Level 7MS - T7 Level 4

5. Where can I find information on IT Support and Services?Please click on > IT Support and Applications and IT Services (SP Wireless, PC and Notebooks & Student Webmail).

IT Service hotline: 67721260

6. I am an international student, where can I find information and assistance to help me settle into life at SP?Please click on > Resource Information for International Students

If you have further queries, you may visit the Student Service Centre at T16, Level 1 (near McDonalds).

7. Where can I find information on CCAs in SP?For information on CCA, please click on > CCA Information and Programmes

If you have further queries, you may visit the Dept. of Student Development & Alumni Relations for assistance.

8. I need financial assistance for my studies, where can I find information or assistance?

Please click on > Course Fees, Scholarships and Financial Assistance Schemesfor information.

If you need further assistance, you may visit the Student Service Centre at T16, Level 1 (near McDonalds), Tel: 6775 1133 or email: contactus@sp.edu.sg

9. What to eat at SP?Click here > Food & Retail for a list of options.

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10. What sports and recreational facilities are available in SP?Check out the following facilities to take a break from studies or to keep fit :

1. Swimming Pool2. Gym@Pool3. Tennis Courts4. Badminton Courts5. Squash Courts6. Basketball Courts7. Running Track8. Pool Tables (Student Hub@Moberly)

For more information and booking procedures, please click on > Sports Facilities

11. Useful Web Links (Some services may require login using student account provided by SP)

• Class Information

• School and Course Information

• CCA Information and Programmes

• Student Service Centre

• Resource Information for International Students

• IT Support and Applications

• IT Services (SP Wireless, PC and Notebooks & Student Webmail)

• Course Fees, Scholarships and Financial Assistance Schemes

• Pastoral Care and Counselling

• Education & Career Guidance

• SP Library

• Food & Retail

• Sports Facilities

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