“K” Line Pte Ltd. (KLPL), the Singapore-based subsidiary wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) have cemented their shared vision for cultivating future leaders in the maritime sector by signing a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU).
This strategic collaboration reaffirms KLPL’s steadfast commitment to supporting the industry’s talent pipeline, a dedication that has been ongoing since 2007. The new MOU will run from 2025 to 2027, further strengthening the enduring partnership between the two organizations.
As a core part of the agreement, KLPL will sponsor two MaritimeONE scholarships annually and continue to provide critical support for the MaritimeONE Internship Programme. SMF will oversee the administration and promotion of these opportunities, while candidate selection will be conducted jointly by KLPL and SMF to ensure the selection of promising future maritime professionals.
Mr Tsurukawa Takahiko, President & CEO of “K” Line Pte Ltd., highlighted the impact of the partnership: “Since 2007, KLPL has proudly provided scholarship sponsorship to 22 students to date, empowering them to pursue educational and professional aspirations within the maritime industry. Through this strong collaboration with SMF, the company reaffirms its dedication to cultivating a highly skilled workforce, reinforcing the long-term advancement and success of the maritime sector.”
Ms Tan Beng Tee, Executive Director of the Singapore Maritime Foundation, commented on the extended partnership: “KLPL has been a steadfast partner of SMF by contributing to the MaritimeONE scholarship since its inception in 2007. We highly appreciate this long and fruitful partnership, and look forward to doing more together as part of this MOU and beyond.”
“K” Line Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based subsidiary wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), a global logistics and shipping company headquartered in Japan.
Established in 2004, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) fosters collaboration between the public and private sectors, promotes Singapore as an International Maritime Centre (IMC), and develops a talent pipeline and a skilled workforce to position Maritime Singapore for continued growth.
