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MEMBER EVENTSYEG 10th Anniversary Celebrations32|The SSA Young Executives Group (YEG) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 26th May 2016 with a forum session themed ‘Embracing our Maritime Heritage – Charting Our Maritime Future’. The two-part educational forum was held at the PSA Building Auditorium, Level 40, with more than 200 attendees amongst which included students from the Singapore Maritime Academy, and members from the SMF YES! Club and Maritime Youth Club.The Anniversary Forum kicked off with an opening speech by SSA President Mr Esben Poulsson, where he highlighted the importance of developing the next generation of leaders in the maritime sector, something which is very important to the SSA. Also in attendance was Guest- of-Honour, Mr. Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port of Singapore, who graced the event by delivering a keynote address. Professor Wang Gungwu, Chairman of East Asian Institute (NUS), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies spoke about the maritime interaction of China and Singapore and touched on the importance of understanding the Chinese thinking. Professor Peter Borschberg of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, spoke on the maritime history of Singapore before 1800, the old and new straits ofSingapore, how its geographic location was visualised, and development plans for the island by early colonial powers.This was followed by the panel discussion on “Charting our Maritime Future” moderated by Mr. Esben Poulsson. During the panel discussion, live polls were conducted. The results of the polls showed that:• MainreasonsforSingapore’ssuccess as a maritime hub in the past are location, law, language and livability.• ThemainlimitationofSingaporeasa maritime hub is the high cost of doing business.• Whatdoyouthinktheimpactof China’s One Belt One Road policy will be on Singapore and on Shipping? – Good for Singapore and good for Shipping.• Whatdoyouthinkisneededtobuild the next generation of maritime talent in Singapore? – Global exchange / Mentorship programmes by private and public sector.The day ended with a cocktail and networking session where attendees enjoyed the scenic view of Pasir Panjang Terminal from the venue.WAVES | ISSUE 51(from left): Mr. Chia Yujin, Business Acquisition Manager (Subsea), Technip Asia Pacific, Prof. Peter Borschberg, National University of Singapore, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Journal of Asian History, Prof. Wang Gungwu, Chairman, East Asian Institute (NUS), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS), Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Mr. Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Mr. S.S. Teo, SSA President (2003 – 2011), Managing Director, Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd, Mr. Lim Sim Keat, Managing Director, Transport Logistics, IMC Shipping Co Pte Ltd, Ms. Katie Men, Managing Director, Iseaco Holdings Pte Ltd, Mr. Esben Poulsson, SSA President, ICS Vice-Chairman, Chairman, Enesel Pte Ltd.