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Maritime Youth Festival (MYF)

The Maritime Youth Festival (MYF) willcompetition and Youth Creativity Awards. The concept of MYF takes

be held for the irst time in SingaporeA fashion show is planned for the inalists after a carnival, complete

on 16 and 17 July 2016. Organised by the of the “fashion” design category and the with booth activities such as
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, winners will be announced at the launch
games, food and beverages,
the biennial event aims to ofer youth a event.
merchandise displays and
weekend illed with interesting and fun To inject more fun and challenge into you can look forward to

maritime-related activities.MYF, a sporting event that sets out to test customising your tote bag
The concept of MYF takes after a carnival, participants’ will and endurance powers
design onsite.
complete with booth activities such as is included. Stay tuned to MPA’s Facebook

games, food and beverages, merchandise page for more updates.
displays and you can look forward to Come and join us at the Maritime Youth Facebook and Instagram pages. Meanwhile,

customising your tote bag design onsite. Festival 2016! Don’t forget to save the date you can email us at ced@mpa.gov.sg with

Leading up to the launch of MYF, MPA(16 to 17 July 2016) in your diary. Detailsyour questions and we look forward to
had also organised the MYF logo designof the event will be announced on MPA’sseeing you at the Maritime Youth Festival.

Singapore have entered the workforce, and to

keep themselves updated on the
Maritime
latest industry initiatives.

Such a platform helps the industry
Foundation to establish contact with maritime 4|

students before they graduate,
(SMF) YES Club
and also ensures that students
from maritime-related studies stay

plugged into the maritime alumni

network and learn from successful
Launched in 2009 by the Singapore seniors and professionals. This will

Maritime Foundation (SMF), the YES ensure that the maritime community

(Young Executives and Students) Club is continues to stay close-knit,

a platform whereby all young executives and even more so for the next
in the maritime industry as well as generation.

students who are currently pursuing YES Club members will have

maritime-related courses are welcome the chance to widen their business
to join as members.contacts, interact with maritime

Through social activities organised professionals and get exclusive

such as the YES Club Team-Building invitations to networking events
Sessions and the annual YES Club Year- and high-proile seminars. No

End Gatherings, maritime studentsmembership fees are required and

get the opportunity to network with SMF welcomes all young maritime

their seniors, and hear from various executives and students to be
maritime professionals irst-hand on part of this dynamic club.

their experiences and insights about the To ind out more about the YES

industry. It is also a way for the young Club or how to be a member,
executives to stay connected to the please send your enquiries to:

maritime community even after theyYESclub@sgmf.com.sg

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