The Singapore Maritime Foundation — which promote Singapore as an international maritime centre, and to nurture a maritime-ready talent pool — has announced that Hor Weng Yew, managing director & chief executive officer of Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) has been appointed as its new Chairman.

The SMF was established by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in 2004 to forge dialogue and collaborations between private and public maritime stakeholders.

Joining Hor as newly appointed members on the Board are Cyril Ducau, CEO, Eastern Pacific Shipping; John Martin, CEO, Gard Singapore; Angeline Teo, managing director & head, Global Transportation & Offshore, OCBC Bank; and Lars Kastrup, co-president & executive director, Pacific International Lines.

SMF said their appointments will take effect on January 1, 2022.

"I would like to congratulate Weng Yew on his appointment as the in-coming Chairman of SMF. He brings deep and diverse experience across the industry accumulated over three decades. I am confident that Weng Yew will bring insights and leadership to the Board. I also warmly welcome Cyril, John, Angeline and Lars to the SMF Board and thank them for availing of their expertise and experience," said Niam Chiang Meng, chairman of MPA.