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Keppelite

Safety is everyone’s business

Deepening Brazilian

ties 9

Best in class 12

On course for

good 38

Cover image: BG (NS) Tay Lim Heng (extreme left), CEO of Keppel Integrated Engineering receiving the Chairman Safety Challenge trophy from Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation. Witnessing the ceremony are (third from left) Mr Chandru Sirumal Rajwani, Chairman, Inter-SBU Safety Committee, Keppel Group; Mr Sven Bang Ullring, Chairman, Board Safety Committee; Guest of Honour, Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Manpower; and Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation

Keppelite I November 2011

Published for people in the Keppel Group by the Group Corporate Communications Division, Keppel Corporation Limited, 1 HarbourFront Ave, #18-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632. Printed by Image Printers Pte Ltd, Blk 1002, Redhill Industrial Estate, Jalan Bukit Merah, #03-12, Singapore 159456.

Editorial AdvisorWang Look Fung

EditorJoycelyn Tay

Editorial CommitteeAng Lai Lee, Casiopia Low, Chan Suan Sim, Christie Lai, Doreen Lim, Chua Ying Ying, Diana Chan, Donald Sng, Eileen Tan, Elena Ong, Elizabeth Widjaja, Eva Ho, Frances Teh, Grace Chia, Hoo Yao Lin, Lee Wan Jun, Lim Kah Ai, Maria Magdalena, Mohamed Yusof Mohamed, Ong Tze Haung, Roy Tan, Serena Toh, Sue Ann Huang, Teri Liew, Wong Chai Yueh, Woon Pek Yong, Vett Ramos, Yeo Wan Xin, Yolanda Guo

Contents

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SUSTAINING GROWTHKeppel T&T expands footprint in Guangdong 4

Saigon Centre builds on landmark status 6

Work apace in global yards 8

Deepening Brazilian ties 9

Steady development for a sustainable future 10

Best in class 12

Keppel DHCS shines with solar solution 14

Green marina model 15

Innovating for continuous improvements 16

Engaging partners

Royal guest 17

Boosting bilateral ties 18

Thriving on innovation 19

Sustainable insights 20

European connections 21

SpeCIAl FOCUSSafety is our business 22

Communicating in a crisis 26

Smart solutions

Raising the safety bar at ASCOPE 27

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Bay watch 28

Lighting up Singapore’s skyline

eMpOWeRING lIVeSEngaging global talents 29

Into the home stretch 30

Packing tenacity 32

Battle plan for the long haul 33

Keppelites AbroadA Brazilian proposal 34

A gallop with friends 35

Team energy wins the day

NURTURING COMMUNITIeSSteely focus 36

Banding together in Bintan

Caring for employee wellness 37

On course for good 38

Making a difference 41

Village harmony 42

Keppel VolunteersGoing the extra mile 43

BACK pAGeNewbuilds for Indonesian customers 44

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rise to the challengeIn conjunction with the Keppel Group Safety Convention this month, Chief Safety Champion Mr Chandru Sirumal rajwani, shares an important safety message with Keppelites.

Our annual Keppel Group Safety Convention continues to be a platform for reflection on improvements and motivation to progress on our safety journey.

Our theme this year, Safety is everyone’s business, cannot be more timely.

2011 has been challenging. In spite of tremendous efforts, we recorded a poor Accident Severity Rate performance the past year. Even as we are tested to the extreme, we must not give up or let down our guard. Instead, we must glean from hard lessons learnt and emerge stronger.

I feel very passionately about our theme this year; as does the safety team. We are of the strong conviction that a safe workplace starts first and foremost with collaboration from all stakeholders.

The safety journey is a continuous one. The road before us will not be easy,but with commitment from management and equal determination from every Keppelite, we can reach our goal.

As I was sharing about the indomitable Keppel spirit in the face of challenges with the 800 odd Keppelites at the Convention, I also thought about the rest of the 40,000 Keppelites across the Group that we must reach out to with our safety message.

Communication is the key in reaching our workforce. We want to nurture a culture where workers are engaged and encouraged to take up ownership and where we sharpen the supervisory skills of those who lead in changing mindsets.

We need to share our experiences – exchange lessons learnt across business units so that fresh ideas for breakthroughs can be garnered. We have introduced the “Cross Pollination Programme” where safety personnel from Singapore and

overseas as well as across business units learn from and share best practices with one another.

One of the communication platforms we have initiated is the newly-launched e-Safety portal which will provide another powerful avenue to drum in the message of constant vigilance particularly in the area of high impact risk activities.

In Keppel Offshore & Marine yards, we have embarked on Plus 5 for Safety where daily toolbox meetings are enhanced. Through this initiative, our workforce is equipped to sharpen their observation abilities in identifying and preventing potential hazards, while supervisors are honed on their leadership and mentoring skills. This will not be exclusive to our yards in Singapore and there are plans in other business units and overseas yards to adopt and adapt the programme.

If each and every one of us observes safety as a way of life, we can achieve our Keppel WSH 2018 vision – that is for “everyone at all our workplaces to go home safely every day.” Everyone means me, and you, as well as our partners, subcontractors and vendors.

I am confident that slowly but surely, a stronger safety culture will take deeper root and flourish in our worksites, shipyards and offices. We have a strong team who will not give up and is committed to build on what we have been doing right, as maintaining the Accident Frequency Rate at six times better than Singapore’s as a whole is no small feat.

As we move on in our journey, I know I can count on Keppelites to rise to the challenge.

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Officiating at the opening of Keppel Logistics (Foshan)’s Nanhai Distribution Centre (from left): Mr Chen Haiping, Deputy General Manager of Sinotrans Guangdong, Ms Chan Shui Har, Deputy CEO and CFO of Keppel T&T, Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel T&T, Mr Li Zifu, Vice Mayor of Foshan, Mr Ang Chay Chuan, Singapore’s Consul-General (Guangzhou), Mr Goh Toh Sim, Chief Representative (China), Keppel Corporation, Mr Vincent Ko, Divisional Director (China) of Keppel T&T and Mr Liu Zhanfa, Deputy General Manager of Sinotrans Guangdong

Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd (Keppel T&T) through i ts jo int venture, Keppel Logistics (Foshan) Limited (KLF), officially opened its new distribution centre in Foshan, Guangdong Province on 21 November 2011.

Since 1995, KLF has been operat ing Lanshi port , which is along Pearl River in Foshan. With the opening of Nanhai Distribution Centre (NHDC), KLF will add another 35,000 sm of warehousing space and manage a total of over 100,000 sm of warehousing space in Guangdong Province.

The opening of NHDC marks Keppel T&T’s third expansion milestone in China for 2011.

Keppel T&T expands footprint in Guangdong

On the opening, Mr Pang Hee Hon, CEO of Keppel T&T, said, “We hope to build on our experience in Foshan and replicate our success in offering integrated port logistics and other logistics services in other parts of China. In the long term, we believe that China’s demand fo r s eam le s s efficient logistics solutions will continue to grow.”

Earlier in September, Keppel T&T signed a joint venture agreement with Sinotrans Ltd. to jointly develop and operate a river port along Yangtze R iver, serv ing Wuhu City, Anhui Province and the central region of China. In January 2011, it also signed the land use rights agreement for the

development and operation of a green integrated logistics distribution centre in the T ianjin Eco-City, marking Keppel T&T’s first and significant step into North China.

Featuring modern facilities, the new distribution centre is located 20km away from Guangzhou (capita l of Guangdong Province) and near major expressways, making it ideal for serving the manufacturing industries in the locality.

Integrating energy and water saving features, NHDC also features 12m-high Very Narrow Aisle racking and state-of-the-art warehouse management systems that help to track customers’

goods and i nven to r y. The distr ibution centre also features facilities for repacking and other value-added services.

The opening ceremony was graced by Mr Li Zifu, Vice Mayor of Foshan, Mr Ang Chay Chuan , Singapore’s Consul-General (Guangzhou), Mr Lin Zheng, Secretary General of Foshan Municipal Government, Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior Executive Director and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel T&T and other senior management of KLF.

Mr Pang pointed out, “Foshan has been exper iencing strong economic growth due to an influx of foreign


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Green features

With the opening of Nanhai Distribution Centre (NHDC), Keppel Logistics Foshan will add another 35,000 sm of warehousing space and manage a total of over 100,000 sm of warehousing space in Guangdong Province

Reflecting Keppel’s belief to contribute to wherever we operate, NHDC was designed to be a green distribution centre. A key design consideration of the distribution centre was to reduce the consumption of electricity.

Insulation between the roof and the ce i l ing of the warehouse was used to reduce direct h e a t t r a n s m i s s i o n . Furthermore, instead of using a mechanical smoke extraction system, the warehouse ceiling roof was built with an elevated jack roofing for natural ventilation and smoke dispersion. This eliminated the need for extraction f ans , thus reduc ing electricity consumption.

Fibre-glass reinforced polyester t rans lucent

roofing sheets were also used to a l low natura l lighting. Energy-efficient light fittings were widely used for the warehouses and office buildings. In addition, the use of zonal control switches ensured that lighting for different zones was independent.

External pavement lamps, which were equipped with solar-cells, were used for i l luminat ing roads and

common walkways at night. This is expected to save an est imated 1,700 kwh per year.

Furthermore, employee dormitories were equipped with solar panels for w a t e r h e a t i n g . T h e est imated savings on electr ic ity amount to 109,500 kwh per year.

The distribution centre uses fibre-glass reinforced polyester translucent roofing sheets to allow natural light into the warehouse

investment, as wel l as increased manufacturing and trade. Therefore, KLF has grown significantly as the anchor of Keppel T&T’s presence in China.

“ T h e o p e n i n g o f NHDC strengthens and complements KLF’s third party logistics capabilities and allows KLF to take on more contracts and offer more integrated logistics solutions to its customers in Foshan. By the end of this year, we expect NHDC to achieve 80% occupancy.”

KLF, the joint venture between Sinotrans Guangdong Co., Ltd. and Keppel T&T, has grown steadily in tandem with Foshan’s economy. KLF’s throughput has grown six-fold from 41,600 TEU in 1995 to 258,800 TEU in 2010.

In the recently released 2011 China City Competitiveness Blue Paper: China City Competitiveness Report by the Chinese Academy of Social Science, Foshan was ranked 12 for its economic competitiveness. In 2010, Fo shan a l so ach i eved GDP growth of 14 percent to RMB 565.10 bi l l ion. Foshan’s tota l exports and imports were worth RMB 51.66 billion in 2010, up 34.7% from 2009, marking the first time the city’s foreign trade volume surpassed RMB 50 billion. keppelite

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K e p p e l L a n d a n d i t s jo int venture partners, Southern Waterborne and Transportation Corporation (SOWATCO) and Saigon Real Estate Corporation (RESCO), broke ground on 24 November 2011 for phase two of Saigon Centre. His Excellency Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee, officiated the ceremony witnessed by the Board and management of

Saigon Centre builds on landmark status in vietnamWork commences for Phase 2 of the integrated mixed-use development, poised to become Ho Chi Minh City’s new live-work-and-play destination.

Keppel Land as well as more than 200 guests comprising government officials, leading financial institutions, tenants and business associates.

Strategically located along Le Loi Boulevard in the heart of HCMC’s CBD, phase one of the multi award-winning Saigon Centre was completed in 1996. It has established itself as the preferred shopping destination and a business address for diplomatic corps, multi-national companies, as

well as banking and financial institutions.

Pha se two o f Sa igon Centre was designed by internationally renowned architect, NBBJ based in New York. When fully completed in 2015, it will stand tall at 45 storeys with seven levels of retail and dining spaces spread across 50,000 sm; 40,000 sm of premium Grade A office space and over 200 units of luxury serviced apartments.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporat ion and Chairman of Keppel L a n d , s a i d , “ K e p p e l Land is privileged to lend o u r e x p e r i e n c e a n d k n o w - h o w t o c r e a t e a n o t h e r l a n d m a r k deve lopment that wi l l redef ine Ho Chi Minh City’s cityscape. This is in l ine with our aim to transform and enrich lives of the communities wherever we operate.

Breaking new ground for Saigon Centre phase 2 are (from left) Mr Kevin Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land; Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Group Finance Director and Senior ED of Keppel Corporation; Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation; His Excellency Mr Le Hoang Quang, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee; His Excellency Simon Wong, Singapore Ambassador to Vietnam; Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel Land; Mr Nguyen Tin Trung, General Director of RESCO; Mr Truong Quoc Hung, General Director of SOWATCO; and Mr Linson Lim, President of Keppel Land Vietnam


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First dedicated Safety Awareness Centre in HCMC

“We are confident that Saigon Centre will be a showcase that will position Ho Chi Minh City as a coveted live-work-and-play city, as well as reflect the development expertise and brand name of Keppel Land.”

Mr Truong Quoc Hung, G e n e r a l D i r e c t o r o f

With a growing presence in Vietnam and a number of ongoing projects in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Keppel Land has opened the city’s f i rst Safety Awareness Centre.

The Centre was inaugurated by Mr Nguyen Tan Ben, Director of Department of Construction of HCMC, and witnessed by the Board and senior management of Keppel Corporation and Keppel Land.

Keppel Land, with the support of the loca l V ietnamese partners, has set up the Safety Awareness Centre to provide training to raise the safety standards among the local workforce.

Joining Keppel Land in creating an incident-free workplace are safety partners Tien Phuoc Co Ltd, Hung Phu Real Estate Investment Corporation, Tan Truong Co L td ,

Southern Waterborne and Transportation Corporation (SOWATCO) and Saigon Real Estate Corporation (RESCO).

The in tegra ted sa fe ty hub is sited next to the worksite of Riviera Point, a 2,400-apartment waterfront lifestyle mixed development which Keppe l Land i s jointly developing with Tan Truong Co Ltd in District 7. All workers will attend mandatory safety training

before they are allowed to work onsite.

Manned by ten certified safety officers, the Centre covers all aspects of training wi th spec ia l focus on height safety for high impact risk activities, as well as safety in specialised areas including welding, pipe fitting, and scaffolding.

The Centre comprises two classrooms, a safety journey hall, a scaffolding training

area, and training zones built to simulate the work environment.

Over 450 workers have u n d e r g o n e t r a i n i n g since the soft opening of the Safety Awareness Centre in June 2011. The Centre expects to train approximately 1,200 workers each year.

SOWATCO and Member of the Board of Management of Keppel Land WATCO, the joint venture company behind Saigon Centre, said, “The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Keppel Land, SOWATCO and RESCO. The development of this new phase will further

entrench our relationship as we work towards positioning Saigon Centre as a premier landmark development in Vietnam.”

In HCMC, apart from Saigon Centre, Keppel Land is developing Riviera Point, a 2,400-unit waterfront l i f e s t y l e deve lopment

with residential and retail facilities in District 7; The Estella, a prime 1,393-unit condominium development in District 2; and Riviera Cove, a 96 resort-style villa development fronting the Rach Chiec river. keppelite

Mr Nguyen Ten Ben, Ho Chi Minh City Director of Department of Construction (in red tie), opened Ho Chi Minh City’s first Safety Awareness Centre by Keppel Land and its Vietnamese joint venture partners. Touring the Centre with Mr Ben are Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation (to Mr Ben’s left) and Mr Tan Yam Pin, Director of Keppel Land and Chairman of the Keppel Land Board Safety Committee (second from right)

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MONTH MIleSTONe CUSTOMeR pROjeCT

August Strike steel Asia Offshore Drilling Third of its three KFELS B Class jackup rigs

September Strike steel Japan Drilling Company First KFELS B Class jackup rig

September Strike steel Maersk Drilling First of its two CJ70 jackup rigs

September Strike steel Ensco First of its three KFELS Super A class jackup rigs September Strike steel Standard Drilling Fourth of its seven KFELS B Class jackup rigs

September Keel laying Standard Drilling Second and third KFELS B Class jackup rigs

October Strike steel Discovery Offshore Second KFELS Super A Class rig

October Keel laying Discovery Offshore First of its two KFELS Super A Class rigs

October Undocking of jackup rig from Saudi Aramco First KFELS Super B Class jackup rig drydock to quayside

October Keel laying Transocean First and Second of its three KFELS Super B Class Bigfoot rigs

October Strike Steel Transocean Third KFELS Super B Class Big foot rig

October Keel laying Guanabara Navegacao First 4,500-dwt Platform Supply Vessel based on Keppel’s proprietary MTD 9045-DE design

November Keel laying Vision Drilling First KFELS B Class jackup rig

Keppel Offshore & Marine’s ( K e p p e l O & M ) y a r d s worldwide are in the thick of work, providing a range of newbuild, repair, and

Work apace in global yardsengineering services to their international customers. Several milestones were celebrated over the last few months.

Over at Keppel Singmarine Brasil, the yard also had cause for cheer as it laid the keel for the first vessel borne of Keppel O&M’s Brazilian

ship-owning arm, Guanabara Navegacao Ltda. keppelite

Transocean celebrated three key milestones as work on their jack-up rigs progress on track Keppel Singmarine Brasil laid the keel for its 4500 dwt PSV for Keppel O&M’s Brazilian ship-owning arm, Guanabara Navegacao Ltda


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With its long standing partnership with Petrobras and Brazil since the 1970s, Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppe l O&M) warmly

Deepening brazilian ties

hos t ed the Pe t rob ra s delegation led by Mr Jose Sergio Gabrielli, President and CEO, during their visit to Singapore.

At the Thomson Reuters Asia Petroleum Lunch which was co-hosted by Keppel Corporat ion, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, introduced Mr Gabrielli, who delivered the keynote address.

Following the luncheon, the Petrobras delegation met with top management of Keppel O&M led by Mr Choo and Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M. They exchanged fruitful d iscuss ions on current projects, including the

P-61 Tension Leg Wellhead Platform for Brazil’s Papa Terra field in the Campos B a s i n a n d p o t e n t i a l fu tu re co l l abora t ions , before tour ing Keppel FELS and Keppel Shipyard’s premises.

The evening ended on a high note as Keppel O&M hosted a Singapore-themed dinner at the Shangri-la Hotel for the delegation, graced by the Brazilian Ambassador to Singapore, His Excellency Luis Fernando de Andrade Serra. keppelite

Keppel management and the Petrobras delegates forging friendly ties at their meeting in Singapore (Centre photograph: Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, presenting a Chinese painting in friendship to Mr Jose Sergio Gabrielli, President and CEO of Petrobras)

Keppel and Petrobras have been partners for over three decades. Together, we have achieved many firsts for brazil’s offshore and marine industry, and successfully delivered numerous projects that are all contributing substantially to the nation’s oil production capacity.Mr Choo Chiau Beng,CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M

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Driving across the Rainbow Bridge and entering the Start-up Area of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, you are greeted by paved roads, ordered plots and the bustle of construction and development. This is a far cry from the stark vista of salt pans and polluted water bodies just three years ago.

T h ro u g h a l a n d m a r k bilateral agreement between Singapore and China signed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese Premier Wen J iabao, th is once non-arable site has been transformed a model for sustainable urban living for other cities in China – one that is practical, replicable and scalable.

Located in the Tianjin Binhai New Area, which is 40 km

Steady development for a sustainable futureFrom salt pan to model city: positive environmental transformation continues alongside developmental progress at the Sino-Singapore Tianjin eco-City.

away from the Tianjin city centre, the 30-sq km Tianjin Eco-City (Eco-City) will be a modern township where 350,000 residents can live, work and play.

In all, 22 quantitative and four qualitative eco-KPIs wh i ch w i l l gu ide the development of the Eco-City were jointly formulated by expert teams from both countries. In addition to def ined env i ronmenta l targets, they also cover key social aspects such as the provision of public housing and social-communal facilities to promote interaction among residents.

MeASURABle pROGReSSThe Eco-City has witnessed tangible successes. Native eco-systems such as the wetlands at Hui Feng Creek

Significant headway has been achieved in the Start-Up Area of the Tianjin Eco-City since the project broke ground in 2008

The Eco-City was purposefully sited on water-scarce non-arable land, with little natural resources, to showcase what could be achieved from the integration of eco-solutions through careful masterplanning (Top left: View across the Rainbow Bridge in 2008; above: The same view in 2011)


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Keppel’s first eco-homes in the Eco-City, Seasons Park, is developed to meet the Green Building Evaluation Standard (GBES) and Green Mark Gold standards, and incorporates many of the latest green technology and energy-saving features

The Eco-City’s wetlands at Hui Feng Creek have been carefully preserved and landscaped for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike

The National Animation and Industry Park in the Eco-City opened its doors to tenants in June 2011 and is the first such national-level park in China

a myriad of environmentally friendly services, such as recycling materials from urban waste.

For instance, Keppel DHCS has brought its energy-efficient district heating and cooling system (DHCS) technology to the Eco-City and its plant will soon commence the supply of chilled water and hot water service to buildings in the Eco-Business Park by 2012. The plant distributes chilled water and hot water to its customers’ buildings through a network of pipes. As most of the equipment is located at the centralised plant, spaces that would otherwise be used for conventional air-conditioning systems can be freed-up for other uses.

Developments like Seasons P a r k , K e p p e l ’s f i r s t eco-homes in the Eco-City, also incorporates many green and energy-saving features in order to contribute towards to meeting the eco-KPIs and provide a sustainable l iv ing envi ronment for its residents.

The Eco-City still has a long way to go in its journey. While its progress in the first three years has been strong, its builders recognise that it is a project with a long gestation period and the end goal is still more than 10 years into the future. keppelite

have been preserved. In June this year, the Chinese National Animation and Industry Park opened its doors for business, and welcomed one of its first and most distinguished visitors – Chinese President Hu Jintao.

T h e T i a n j i n G E M S I n t e r n a t i o n a l S c h o o l , which incorporates many eco-features to educate i t s s t u d e n t s a b o u t environmental protection, will welcome its first batch of pupils in 2012.

Clean-tech companies, many from Singapore, have also invested in the Eco-City with plans to manufacture green products and provide



Keppel FELS and Keppel Shipyard were conferred the Safety Award and the Shipyard of the Year Award by Lloyd’s List respectively (from left) Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD of Keppel FELS, Mr Tom Leander, Lloyd’s List’s Editor-in-Chief, Asia, and Mr Nelson Yeo, MD of Keppel Shipyard

Commitment to excellence in business operations, safety and corporate governance has led business units across the Keppel Group to be recognised for all their efforts put in the past year.

SHIpSHApe YARDSKeppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) was lauded with double accolades at the Lloyd’s List Awards, Asia 2011.

At the presentation on 26 October 2011 in Hong

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Kong, Keppel Shipyard and Keppel FELS were proud to take home the Shipyard of the Year Award and Safety Award respectively for the second year running.

Keppel Shipyard had also been the winner of the Best Repair Yard Award for five consecutive years previously.

The Shipyard of the Year Award recogn i ses the shipyard or shipbuilder in Asia that has consistently met the needs o f i t s

customers in these times of t ight capac i ty. The shortlisted companies were judged on a number of factors, including their ability to offer cost effective and quality services while keeping a focus on safety.

K e p p e l S h i p y a rd h a d impressed the judges with its strong track record for delivering complex offshore vessels at high standards and efficiency as well as a wide range of safety programmes, which have helped reduce

its accident rate from 2009 to 2010.

T h e S a f e t y Aw a rd i s presented to the company with exceptional commitment t o i m p r o v i n g s a f e t y standards in the shipping industry.

Even as i t expands i t s operations, Keppel FELS continues to enhance its safety policies and practices. As a result of these efforts, the company reduced its accidents to 0.02 reportable accidents per million man-hours worked in 2010 from 0.09 in 2009.

CleAR WINSKeppel Land has also been recognised for high standards in corporate governance and transparency. It was runner up for the Most Transparent Company under the properties category at the Securit ies Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS)12th Investors’ Choice Award on 27 October 2011. This is the 12th year running that Keppel Land has won the award.

Mr Kevin Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land, said, “At Keppel Land, we believe that effective governance ensures the sustainability of our business, safeguards our shareholders’ interests and maximises long-term shareholder value.



MBFC’s facilities, including the Lawn@Marina Bay and the Underground Pedestrian Network, offer convenience and connectivity to some 50,000 people who work, live and play in the Marina Bay area

Mr Choo Chin Teck, Director of Corporate Services, Keppel Land, (centre) receiving the runner up award for the Most Transparent Company under the properties category from Mr Tham Sai Choy, Managing Partner of KPMG (left), witnessed by Mr Joseph Kwok, Honorary Treasurer of SIAS

“We challenge ourselves to go beyond just meeting the Code of Corporate Governance. For instance, risk management and safety come under the scrutiny of separate board committees c o m p r i s i n g m o s t l y independent directors.”

The award was part of the Singapore Corporate Governance Week from 24 to 28 October 2011, of which Keppel Corporation was a sponsor. One of the key features of the week-long programme was the signing of the Statement of

Support where companies pledged to uphold and advance good corporate governance standards. Keppel Land joined 104 companies in signing the pledge for excellence in corporate governance.

Separately, Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) clinched a double win at the MIPIM Asia Awards 2011 held on 16 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

M B F C w a s c o n f e r re d the Gold award for the mixed-use category which honours outstanding real estate projects in the Asia Pacific region as well as the Participants’ Choice Award determined by the most number of delegate votes.

MBFC’s win was for Phase 1 of i t s deve lopment , which comprises the fully-tenanted Office Towers 1 and 2, the fully sold Marina Bay Residences and the 98%-leased Marina Bay Link Mall (Phase 1).

The judging panel highlighted how the joint developers o f MBFC , compr i s i ng Keppel Land, Cheung Kong (Holdings) and Hong Kong Land, had successful ly maximised the potential of its prime waterfront locat ion by present ing an integrated offering of world-class office facilities, elegant luxury apartments with breath-taking sea views and facilities, together with the latest shopping and dining options at Marina Bay Link Mall. keppelite



Keppel DHCS shines with solar solution

Keppel DHCS’ District Cooling Plant at Changi Business Park will feature the largest photovoltaic cell installation on a building in Singapore when completed in 2H2012

Mr Joseph Ng, CEO of Keppel DHCS (right), receiving the Solar Pioneer Award 2011 from Mr Andrew Tan, CEO of the National Environment Agency

Keppel DHCS was conferred the Solar Pioneer Award for its district cooling system (DCS) plant at Changi Business Park on 2 November 2011. The award was presented by the Energy Innovation Programme Office (EIPO), which is led by the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Energy Market Authority.

The DCS plant, which has embarked on an expansion plan, will have a planned s y s t em s i ze o f abou t 550 kW-peak, featuring the largest photovoltaic cell installation on a building in Singapore, when completed in 2H2012.

The 5,000 sm of solar panels on the rooftop and building facade will produce about 50,000 kWh of green energy a month. That is enough to power some 125 homes.

Mr Joseph Ng, CEO of Keppel DHCS, said, “We are committed to minimise our environmental impact, and plan to adopt solar as a renewable energy solution for our DCS plant at Changi Business Park which is being expanded. The initiative is aligned with the company’s b u s i n e s s o f o f f e r i n g environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions with lower carbon emissions.”

The pho tovo l t a i c ce l l installation, which serves as a commercial test-bed for the integration of green building technologies, helps Keppel DHCS to achieve electricity cost savings. It is supported under EIPO’s Solar Capability Scheme, and is projected to be built at a cost of $3 million.

The DCS plant’s expansion p r o g r a m m e i n c l u d e s increasing the plant capacity nearly fourfold from 4,500 Refrigeration Tons (RT) to 17,500 RT. This will allow the company to provide its efficient water-cooled air-conditioning systems to the growing number of businesses in Changi Business Park, and deliver s ign i f i cant benef i t s in energy conservation.

Keppel DHCS has recently secured a new contract at Changi Business Park with UE-Bizhub, a high-quality business park building that is part of an integrated development with hotel and retai l components, as well as conference and meeting facilities.

The company presently serves 14 developments in Changi Business Park. Its clients include Ascendas, Citibank, DBS Bank, Honeywell, IBM, Invensys, Mapletree and Standard Chartered Bank. keppelite



Mar ina at Keppe l Bay (MKB) has received the Green Mark Gold Award from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA), as well as the Clean Marina accreditation by the Marina industry Association of Australia (MIAA).

The environmental awards affirm Keppel Bay’s strategies to deliver a world-class mode l o f su s t a i nab l e waterfront development and management.

Mr Kevin Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land, said, “Keppel Bay redefines true and sustainable waterfront living in Singapore and the region. Beyond awards, these green accolades reaffirm our commitment to develop buildings that have minimal impact on the environment. This is increasingly relevant

Green marina model

as environmental issues cont inue to dominate global agendas and eco-consciousness becomes ever more widespread.

“ B a l a n c i n g s o c i a l responsibility with economic viability, we are committed to ‘green’ all our properties and have set as a benchmark for all our projects in Singapore and overseas the target of achieving at least the BCA Green Mark Gold standard or its equivalent overseas.”

MKB is the 26th development under Keppel Land to receive the BCA Green Mark Gold Award s ince 2006. I t s achievement is in line with Keppel Land’s environmental performance targets.

Incorporating the latest in green technology, the clubhouse and F&B outlets

at MKB are expected to save more than 305,000 kWh, o r 1 4 . 3 % i n e n e r g y consumpt ion , cu t t i ng $61,000 in energy bills and 152.5 tonnes of carbon emission.

MKB’s green features include motion sensors, flow-regulator taps and low-capacity water systems to reduce energy and water consumption within its amenities. At its carpark, energy-efficient LED lights keep the area well-lit, while sensors regulate carbon monoxide levels within acceptable levels, reducing the need for mechanical ventilation fans.

The award-winning MKB has also become the first in Asia to achieve the Clean Marina Level 3 accreditation by the MIAA. The MKB has been independently

audited by a qualified Clean Marina consultant, and has met the 124 environmental assessment criteria in areas such as fuelling, waste storage and disposal, emergency planning and management of environmental practices.

Mr Trevor Fong, GM of MKB, shared, “MKB has upped the ante to ensure that we achieve a sustainable environment by incorpora t ing bes t practices in environmental conservation.

“As one of Asia’s leading marinas, we look forward to sharing our knowledge and heightening awareness among the industry about our journey from a ‘clean’ to ‘green’ marina.” keppelite

Marina at Keppel Bay’s green accolades affirm Keppel Bay as a sustainable waterfront lifestyle destination



Keppel O&M welcomed the delegation from Pareto Securities during their Board meeting in Singapore on 4 November 2011

As the first Singaporean c o m p a n y t o w i n t h e Manufacturing Excellence Award (MAXA) in 2008, Keppel FELS has not only kept up its spirit of innovation but also the sharing of its best practices.

Innovating for continuous improvementsT h e y a r d h o s t e d a de legat ion led by the S i n g a p o r e E c o n o m i c Development Board (EDB) on 17 November 2011. Comprising companies as varied as Advanced Micro Devices to Kimberly-Clark,

the visitors toured the yard’s operations and innovative processes which have kept Keppel on track of i ts productivity roadmap.

With improvements in its production, Keppel FELS

achieved a record feat of delivering 13 rigs in 2009, which will be surpassed in 2013 with an expected delivery of 21 rigs.

Mr Wong Fook Seng , Keppel FELS’ Senior GM of Operations and Quality Systems elaborated, “We are constant ly looking a t h o w t o i m p r o v e our workf low through innovative technologies or processes. We work closely with our customers, suppliers and subcontractors t o i d en t i f y a rea s f o r improvement and brainstorm for solutions.” keppelite

Foster ing c lose bonds with its industry partners, Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) welcomed the Board members of Pareto Securities, a leading player in broking and financial advice for the offshore and marine industry during their Board meeting in Singapore on 4 November 2011.

Drawn by Keppel O&M’s reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget, Mr Svein Støle, the majority stake owner of Pareto Group and his team engaged in a robust

engaging partners

discussion with Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M, Mr Wong Kok Seng, MD of Keppel

FELS and MR Wong Ngiam Jih, CFO of Keppel O&M and learnt about Keppel’s strategy and outlook for the

industry, and what made Keppel stand out from its competitors. keppelite

Keppel FELS shares on its productivity and innovation journey with the representatives from the manufacturing sector led by EDB



Her Royal Highness (HRH) Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah from Brunei visited Keppel Group on 2 November 2011, showing keen interest in its businesses.

She was accompanied by Brunei’s Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Hj Mohd Yasmin Hj Umar. Also present were Brunei High Commissioner to Singapore, Dato Abd Ghafar Ismail, Permanent Secretary (Energy) at Prime Minister’s Off ice, Dato Paduka Hj Matsatejo Sokiaw, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Downstream and Power) Hj

royal guestJamain Hj Julaihi and other officials.

The visit started at Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) where HRH Princess Fadzilah and her delegation were received by Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel O&M, Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior ED and Group Finance Director, Keppel Corporation and Mr Tong Chong Heong, Senior ED of Keppel Corporation and CEO of Keppel O&M.

HRH Princess Fadzilah was presented an overview of Keppel’s O&M Division, which comprises offshore

rig design, construction and repair, ship repair a n d c o n v e r s i o n , a n d specialised shipbuilding. A tour of the yard gave the delegates a first-hand view of the megastructures under construction.

The v is i t cont inued at K e p p e l S e g h e r s Tu a s Waste- to-Energy p lant w i t h a b r i e f i n g o n S ingapore’s integrated w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t strategy and the suite of comprehensive environmental so lu t ions p rov ided by Keppel Seghers. They also toured the plant which has the capacity to recover 22MW of green energy by

treating 800 tonnes of solid waste daily.

On Brunei’s strong interest in growing their energy and environmental solutions, Mr Choo said, “Brunei has had requirements for rigs for many years now, and we think it is a good possibility for us to cooperate in that area.

“Keppel is also interested to provide waste-to-energy solutions in Brunei. Waste management can be done in ways that benefit the energy sector. There are tremendous opportunities for Brunei and Singapore to continue to further our collaboration.” keppelite

Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah from Brunei showed strong interest in Keppel’s offshore and marine business as well as waste-to-energy technologies during her visit



Mr Sun Wansong, Director-General of Investment Promotion Agency, Ministry of Commerce (right) and Mr Wang Hanguang, CEO of Beijing Hanhai Intelligence Investment Management Co., Ltd. (left) present a token of appreciation to Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior ED and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation

Hosting regular visits by Chinese delegations has enabled Keppel to continue bolstering strong ties and understanding between Singapore and China.

On 9 November 2011, a 20-strong delegation from the Putuo District, Zhoushan C i t y was re ce i v ed by Mr Lee Tai Kwee, President of Keppel Nantong Shipyard, at Keppel Corporation.

Led by Mr Jiang Bin, Deputy Bureau Chief of Human Re sou rce s and Soc i a l Security Bureau, Putuo Distr ict, the delegation visited Singapore to learn about the development of the island state’s port-related industries.

Their visit included a tour of Keppel Shipyard where they ga ined a deeper understanding of the yard’s operations and capabilities. The delegation also had the opportunity to tour Marina at Keppel Bay – one of the world’s most susta inable waterf ront p rec inc t s – and l ea r n a b o u t t h e m a r i n a ’s operating philosophy and management model.

Another de legat ion of 21 guests led by Mr Sun Wansong, Director-General of Investment Promotion A g e n c y, M i n i s t r y o f Commerce also called on

boosting bilateral ties

Keppel on 18 November 2011.

The delegation, comprising o f f i c i a l s f r o m s e v e n provinces of China, was in Singapore for a senior management programme o n “ I n v e s t m e n t a n d High-speed Development in Ch ina ’s Deve lop ing Zones”.

Mr Teo Soon Hoe, Senior ED and Group Finance Director of Keppel Corporation, and senior representatives from across the Keppel Group extended a warm welcome to the delegation.

Fo l lowing an in-depth p r e s e n t a t i o n o n t h e Group’s businesses, the

delegation shared with Keppel’s representatives deve lopment p lans o f s e v e r a l n e w l y a p p r o v e d e c o n o m i c development zones and

h i - tech zones, as wel l a s p o s s i b l e a r e a s o f collaboration. keppelite

Thomson Tng, Project Manager from Keppel Shipyard, briefs the Putuo delegation on an completed project



Describe the significance of innovation to Keppel FelS.I n nov a t i on i s o ne o f Keppel’s eight core values. We do not innovate for the purpose of creating new solutions; our ideas and solut ions must be commercially-viable – they must help our customers meet their business goals.

Our continuous investments of time and resources to develop technologies and talents have helped to ensure that the rigs and vessels in our substantial orderbook are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Thriving on innovationMr Wong Kok Seng, MD of Keppel FeLS, recently shared in an interview with The Business Times, on how the company encourages an innovative spirit and practice which have successfully resulted in a variety of offshore applications.

What are some examples of innovative products and services?Our proprietary KFELS B Class jackup rig design is a good shining example. It incorporates Keppel’s advanced, high-capacity jacking and self-positioning fixation systems, and is readily upgradeable for higher performance.

In 2009, the KFELS B Class jackup r ig des ign was bestowed the Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award from the Institution of Engineers Singapore for its ability to provide maximum up t i me w i t h reduc ed emissions and discharges.

Keppel FELS’ multi-purpose self-e levat ing platform (MPSEP) is another product of innovation. The design stands out for its ability to operate in waters 45% percent deeper than its peers, and withstand harsh offshore environmental conditions all year round.

In addition, Keppel FELS recently introduced the Super A Class design, which is an enhancement of its A Class design. This design meets the industry’s demand for new, high-performance assets with good safety mechanisms and high efficiency capabilities.

What are some initiatives which support Keppel FelS’ culture of innovation? In May 2011, we formed a New Production Technology Team to help drive innovation. The team is led by Keppel FELS’ ED, Mr Aziz Merchant, and Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre’s Centre Director, Dr Foo Kok Seng. Our in-house quality experts also conduct innovation-related courses regularly to spread awareness of innovation methodologies, and guide the Innovation Quality Circles (iQC) teams

in their efforts. In addition, external field experts from organisations such as the S ingapore Product iv i ty Association are frequently invited to introduce and share new productivity and innovation concepts with our employees.

What are some industry and business assessments which Keppel FelS underwent to strengthen its practices?With the objective to improve our processes and heighten our standards, we regularly participate in competitions and assessments such as the Manufacturing Excellence Award (MAXA), Singapore Qua l i t y C l a s s , Peop le Developer and Innovation Class with the a im of improving ourselves.

We have benefited greatly from these independent and in-depth assessments of our processes and capabilities. The takeaways from these appraisals have helped to further improve Keppel FELS operations, and through our cross-sharing, those of other business units within the Keppel Offshore & Marine group. keppelite



Recognising that business and sustainabil ity goals are best aligned through active engagement with stakeholders, the Keppel Group has consistently supported platforms for exchanges on sustainable business practice.

INSIGHTS ON WASTe MANAGeMeNTA t t h e A s i a P a c i f i c Sustainability Leadership F o r u m o r g a n i s e d i n conjunction with Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2011 on 17 October, BG (NS) Tay L im Heng, CEO of K e p p e l I n t e g r a t e d Engineering (KIE) and Head of Sustainable Development, Keppe l Group, shared on Keppe l ’s approach t o w a r d s s u s t a i n a b l e waste management, and i ts ro le in address ing S i n g a p o r e ’ s w a s t e management issues.

A t t h e r o u n d t a b l e d i s c u s s i o n o n g r e e n technology, BG (NS) Tay h ighl ighted that rapid urbanisation and economic growth in many countries have led to the growing importance of sustainable w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t practices which can achieve many benefits, including the production of green energy, increased recycling, and diversion of a significant volume of waste from landfills.

Sustainable insightsHe shared, “Keppel invests in research and development on leading sustainable environmental technologies, and our proprietary waste management technologies recover energy and material from waste, and achieve maximum landfill diversion.

“ W a s t e - t o - E n e r g y technology is a reliable and scalable solution with a proven track record, and it is fast becoming a leading so lut ion for a cleaner future.”

BeST pRACTICeSRecognised for its leading sustainabil ity practices, Keppel Land continues to champion responsible business stewardship by sharing best practices on sustainability accounting and reporting.

It supported an inaugural symposium organised by the Nanyang Bus iness School on 31 October 2011, which focused on trends in sustainability research, climate change and corporate reporting.

Ms Serena Toh, DGM of I n v e s t o r R e l a t i o n s & Research, Keppel Land, gave an overview of Keppel Land’s sustainability framework, and shared about the company’s environmental in i t ia t i ves , communi ty o u t re a c h e f f o r t s a n d

sustainabi l i ty report ing process.

She said, “Sustainability reporting sharpens our focus on sustainability and improves stakeholder engagement. We have since integrated such principles into our operations: planning right from the design stage for our buildings, incorporating

Keppel’s proprietary waste management technology provides a reliable and scalable solution towards a cleaner future

risk management in decision-making processes and ingraining a safety culture into our DNA.

“This allows us to address issues that are relevant and significant to our stakeholders, and raise awareness of sustainability issues among staff and tenants.” keppelite



Keppel Group continues to build cooperation and expand its connections with the European community through active participation in industry platforms and meetings with delegations.

pOWeRING OppORTUNITIeS IN pOlANDK e p p e l S e g h e r s w a s amongst more than 1,000 exhibitors which represented companies from 21 countries that showcased the latest solutions in the field of environmental protection at the Poleko International Trade Fair of Environmental Protection 2011 in Poland from 22 to 25 November.

Mr Mariusz Maciejewski, Manager of Sales & Business Development, Keppel Seghers Germany, contributed to ongoing discussions and presented on the company’s state-of-the-art energy recovery solut ions and capabilities.

Poland may have had a slow start compared with other European countries in tapping waste-to-energy technologies but the country is poised for growth in this area over the next few years.

Currently, Poland’s waste m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m is heavily dependent on landfilling but the country is obligated to meet its landfill

european connections

diversion targets under the European Union’s directives.

ReACHING OUT TO NeTHeRlANDSKeppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) was a key s topover for some 55 international investors from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Dutchcham) and executives from the ship-owning and ship-finance global community. They were in Singapore to attend the Marine Money Forum, host of over fourteen annual special ised ship finance conferences around the world.

The visit on 29 September 2011 provided an opportunity for the bankers, ship-owners

DutchCham representative, Mr Renier Van Den Bichelaer of SMIT Singapore Pte Ltd (right), presents a token of appreciation to Mr Louis Chow, Senior GM of Keppel Shipyard

and DutchCham members to network. The investors engaged Keppel on topics such as the outlook of the

Mr Mariusz Maciejewski, Manager of Sales & Business Development, Keppel Seghers Germany, shares on the company’s state-of-the-art energy recovery solutions at the Poleko International Trade Fair of Environmental Protection 2011 in Poland

company and of the offshore and marine industry, as well as on Keppel O&M’s competitive advantages. keppelite

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Safety as one of Keppel Group’s core values was reiterated at the fifth Keppel Group Safety Convention held on 4 November 2011 at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre.

Keppel ites renewed its commitment to the Keppel Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) 2018 strategy and

Safety is our business The Keppel Group Safety Convention reaffirms that safety is every Keppelite’s business.

were reminded that safety is everyone’s business.

Address ing more than 700 participants, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation, shared, “At Keppel, we believe that safety contributes directly to the productivity of the workforce. In fostering a safe environment, we are, in fact

creating conditions for our workforce to be efficient and effective. ”

On a more solemn note, Mr Choo added, “2011 has been a challenging year for safety. Despite our best efforts, there were 13 fatalities across the Group. We are deeply saddened by the loss of these lives and

would like to convey our deepest condolences to the families of those affected.

“We have thorough ly investigated the causes of all these incidents, which provided useful lessons for us. These tragic incidents clearly show that we cannot afford to be complacent, especially where safety is concerned.”

Keppel senior management, Keppelites and external stakeholders come together to reaffirm the safety pledge

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Drawing lessons

7 October 2011 was a sad day for all at Keppel Group. At 10.20 am that day, a serious incident occurred at Keppel Subic Shipyard in the Philippines.

While workers were doing repair work on a car-carrier vessel, movement of the stern ramp caused the support underneath the ramp to topple. Some workers were on the scaffolding underneath the ramp edge and on the ramp at the time of the incident. As a result, the lives of six workers were lost and six others sustained injuries.

Following the incident, Keppel Subic Shipyard’s immediate focus was to help the affected workers and their families. The n e c e s s a r y f i n a n c i a l assistance was provided

to cover funeral and medical expenses, and subsequently, more comprehensive financial assistance packages were offered to the families. In addition, the management and staff of Keppel Subic Sh ipyard in i t ia ted the co l lec t ion of persona l contributions to the families of the deceased workers.

Fel low colleagues from other companies within the Keppel O&M Group also made donations to help the families.

Teams from Keppel Subic Shipyard and from Singapore worked non-stop in the immediate aftermath to investigate the cause. A high-level taskforce was formed to look into further enhancing safety at the yard.

At Keppel Subic Shipyard, full operations have resumed

and safety procedures at the yard are being further enhanced. While we face this incident with humility, it has strengthened our resolve to continue to reach out to every worker and employee on the importance of safety. Such incidents are sad but critical reminders that we should not take our daily routine work activities for granted, and that all of us need to band together to ensure each one of us returns home safely everyday.

At Keppel, we uphold safety as our top priority and i t i s a key core value. We are determined to draw lessons from the Subic incident and other incidents in our journey towards an incident-free work environment.

KEPPEL WSH 2018

Four key thrusts which will impact over 40,000 of Keppel’s employees and subcontractors:

FRAMeWORK• G r e a t e r G r o u p

a l i g n m e n t a n d m a x i m i s i n g o f resources

• E s t a b l i s h i n g i n t eg r a t ed WSH f r a m e w o r k across businesses worldwide

SYSTeM• A d o p t i n g b e s t

p r a c t i c e s a n d procedures

• Implement ing an e f f e c t i v e s a f e t y management system

OWNeRSHIp• E n h a n c i n g

empowerment and active involvement

• Enhancing safety ownership

pARTNeRSHIpS• E n g a g i n g a l l

stakeholders• Strengthening safety

partnerships

At the Safety Convention, Keppel launched the e-Safety Portal to encourage active sharing of best practices in Hea l th , Safety and Environment (HSE) among Keppelites and to align a

consistent strong safety culture across the Group. Keppel’s Safety Champions, key management and operation personnel will be able to access and contribute HSE resources more efficiently.

Guest-of-Honour, Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Sec re ta ry, Min i s t r y o f Education & Ministry of Manpower, lauded Keppel for its commitment to safety.

Across the Keppel Group, we continue to review and enhance our safety systems and processes. We are committed to put in place initiatives which will continue to strengthen our safety mindsets and fortify the safety culture across the Keppel Group.Mr Chandru S. Rajwani GM (HSE) of Keppel Offshore & Marine, Chairman of the Inter-Business Unit Safety Committee Keppel Group

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Safety across borders

Mr Daipi said, “I am glad to see that Keppel recognises safety and health as two of its key priority areas. The Keppel Group has maintained this through an investment of more than $23 million in safety in 2010. Some of Keppel’s key initiatives and good practices can offer ideas for other companies to emulate. ”

H e a d d e d , “ B e y o n d l eade r sh ip and b road initiatives, our commitment must drill down to practical and sensible measures that affect real practices on-the-ground. There is also a need for constant vigilance, discipline and ownership at all levels such that safety becomes part and parcel of the workers’ mindsets.”

Reiterating the point that there is no room for complacency was Mr Chandru S. Rajwani, GM (HSE) of Keppel Offshore

& Marine and Chairman of the Inter-Business Unit Safety Committee for the Keppel Group.

Mr Rajwani emphasised, “Safety excellence has to be earned and it is an ongoing journey of constant vigilance as we challenge the audience to aim for zero incidents in the workplace.”

Walking the talk, the Keppel Group has embarked on a comprehensive three-year programme to review its Safety Journey which will be benchmarked against that of DuPont’s Singapore operations. This exercise comprises a safety self percept ion survey, s i te assessments and safety road map for individual business units.

Some 31 lead assessors from operational and HSE divisions across the Group have

Keppel ’s safety cross pollination programme c o n t i n u e s t o b u i l d momentum with growing participation.

One of the HSE managers who recently underwent the programme is Claudio Rodrigues Henrique from Keppel FELS Brasil who was attached to Keppel FELS in Singapore from 31 October to 4 November 2011. The programme allows safety officers from across the Keppel Group business units and countries of operation to gain a better understanding of diverse safety pract i ces and challenges faced in the different industries.

Claudio Rodrigues shared, “This has been a very fruitful trip. I have learnt new ideas from the High Impact Risk Activit ies (HIRA) presentation and Vessel Safety Coordination Committee meeting and this includes implementing the weekly inspection gases hoses as well as welding electrical cables.”

With this exchange of knowledge, the safety officers are able to adapt ideas to fine-tune Keppel’s current safety roadmap, wherever we operate.

been selected to work with senior management to craft strategic safety targets for their business units during the year.

To this effect, Mr Ni ls S te inbercher, Bus iness Director, ASEAN and Japan, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, shed light on the Keppel Safety Self Assessment Programme in an insightful presentation at the event.

Mr Sven Bang Ul l r ing, C h a i r m a n o f K e p p e l Corporation Board Safety Committee, said, “Safety leadership applies at all levels, especially if one is in charge or leading a particular safety project or team and this includes our subcontractor’s managers. We see potential in these assessors as future Keppel leaders, who will guide their fellow colleagues to take ownership of safety.” keppelite

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Keppel Energy employees presented a skit to drive home the message of ensuring safety in the office

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Fostering innovation

The Chairman Safety Challenge delivers part of the Safety Convention’s objectives to drive creative solutions that can further improve safety levels at work.

D r L e e B o o n Ya n g , C h a i r m a n o f K e p p e l Corporation, presented 33 trophies to winners of the Safety Innovation Team Projects.

For the third consecutive year, Keppel Integrated E n g i n e e r i n g ( K I E ) b e c a m e t h e o v e r a l l Chairman Safety Challenge champion.

KIE was selected based on its safety performance, innovation and initiatives in the past year.

Keppel business units showcase safety features and innovations in their scope of work at the Group Safety Convention



Mr Chow Yew Yuen, MD of Keppel O&M in a mock doorstop interview

communications workshop from 24 to 25 October 2011. It was part of a wider programme to prepare key personnel across the Keppel Group on the ways to deal with media and stakeholders in times of crisis.

Taking the lead, Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M was thoroughly engaged in the exercises. He said, “Even though I have conducted media interviews before, it is a different experience when faced with hostile media in a crisis.

“This is a useful exercise as we learnt how to perform during interviews, briefings

Communicating in a crisisand press conferences while maintaining the company’s reputation. I am glad that our top executives have undergone this training and are better prepared to handle the media regardless of the situation.”

Echoing this sentiment was Mr Chow Yew Yuen, MD of Keppel O&M, who shared, “It was a very engaging training. Only when you are under the camera do you realise how significantly your choice of words, body language, appearance and tone of voice are amplified and subjected to all kinds of interpretations.” keppelite

SmartShipping 2011 hosted more than 170 delegates, representing some of the world’s leading shipyards and ship owners, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore from 17 to 18 October 2011. Keppel Shipyard, the leading provider of repair, upgrading and modification and conversion services, extended strong support to this key maritime event.

The conference is a platform to help bring forth new and innovative solutions to

Smart solutionsboost the maritime industry, challenging the traditional ways of the shipping industry. These solutions should be grounded in commercial rea l i t y, and he lp t he industry’s members manage issues of cost, compliance and e f f i c i enc y whe re smart shipping practices are pertinent in the current economic climate.

Rounding up the event, speakers, panelists and part ic ipants networked at the Farewel l Dr inks

“No comment” is not an acceptable answer to the media when quest ions arise amidst a crisis. Robust c r i s i s communica t ions infrastructure includes the training of spokespersons to effectively deliver responses

that are in line with the company ’s va lues and key messages.

Senior management of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) put this into practice at a crisis

reception, sponsored by Keppel Shipyard, building ties and exchanging ideas

gleaned from the two-day conference. keppelite

Leading members of the maritime industry network at the Keppel Shipyard-sponsored reception



Following the workshop, delegates were hosted to a dinner and tour on the Singapore Flyer. They also visited Keppel’s yards as well as the Keppel Safety Training Centre and gained a better understanding of Keppel’s safety philosophy and practices.

Mr Awangku Adi Johan Bin Pengiran Haji Annuar, ASCOPE Environmental, H e a l t h , S a f e t y a n d Security Expert Working Group Chai rman, a l so the Health Safety Security Environment Manager of the Brunei national petroleum c o m p a n y S e n d i r i a n B e r h a d , c o m m e n t e d ,

To raise safety standards in the reg ion, Keppe l Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) hosted the inaugural ASCOPE (Association of Southeast Asian Nations Counci l on Petroleum) Safety Workshop 2011 held from 31 October to 1 November.

More than 80 participants m a d e u p o f A S C O P E d e l e g a t e s , i n d u s t r y speakers and Keppel staff convened to share policies and practices aimed at not only strengthening their companies’ safety culture and measures, but also raising the bar on safety standards for the region’s oil and gas, and offshore and marine industries.

Delivering the welcome address, Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M said, “ASCOPE is a platform for regional cooperation amongst member countries, and Keppe l t ook the opportunity to draw on these partnerships to advance key issues such as safety.

“ K e p p e l i s h o n o u re d to host th i s inaugura l ASCOPE Safety Workshop and is glad to see the strong support from the member countries. Let us actively share our safety knowledge and learn from our collective challenges and experiences.”

raising the safety bar at ASCoPe

Delegates touring the Keppel Safety Training Centre

“Congratulat ions on a well-organised ASCOPE Safety Workshop with e x c e l l e n t n u m b e r o f participants from the ASCOPE member countries.

“It has provided a valuable platform for the sharing

of safety presentations by industry leaders as well as networking opportunities. Overall, this safety workshop has met all ASCOPE focus areas – value-creation, recognition, participation and knowledge-sharing.” keppelite

Industry speakers engage in an in-depth discussion on safety at the ASCOPE workshop



Jose Abrigana Uy. Jr. receiving his prize from Mr Albert Foo, GM, Marketing of Keppel Land

At the opening of Ocean Financial Centre (OFC) on 31 August 2011, the public and photography enthusiasts were invited to capture the brilliance of the inauguration ceremony with the ‘Light Up! Photo Contest 2011’.

Keppel’s latest state-of-the art office building facade lit up the city skyline with a spectacular light sequence generated by about 120,000 LED light bulbs.

With close to 150 high quality entries, the judges had the difficult task of se lec t ing the top ten winning photographs.

The top photograph came from Jose Abrigana Uy. Jr., a Helpdesk Manager in an IT

Lighting up Singapore’s skyline

company. Jose said, “I knew that I had to get an unusual shot to have a chance at the contest. Since I did not have the newest equipment, I decided to apply a wide exposure concept and it worked.”

The second prize went to Lim Koon Tiong, a retail assistant while Ong Yi Chao, a student, went home with the third prize. The top three winners received prizes worth more than $8,000, featuring Nikon cameras. The top t en w inn ing entries were showcased at the OFC’s main lobby for a month which ended on 21 November 2011. keppelite

bay watchVisitors to Marina at Keppel Bay (MKB) and Marina Bay Link Mall (MBLM) will enjoy more perks this month as new initiatives are rolled out to stay in touch.

SINGApORe’S FIRST MARINA IpHONe ApplICATIONB o a t i n g e n t h u s i a s t s , members and guests of MKB can now access the marina’s comprehensive suite of products and services ranging from F&B offerings to yacht charter services and loyalty programmes via MarinaKB SG, Singapore’s first iPhone application developed by a marina.

Mr Trevor Fong, GM of MKB shared, “The launch of the MarinaKB SG app is an extension of our efforts to constantly enhance the overall experience for our members and guests. With technology enabling connectivity and mobility, making our services available on the mobile

phone prov ides added convenience to customers and increases interaction with our guests.”

FACe-TO-FACe WITH MBlMMBLM has also launched its own Facebook page to connect with its internet-s a v v y c u s t o m e r s a n d consumers. Followers of the page will be updated on the latest happenings and promotions by tenants of MBLM.

MBLM, located within the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) development, boasts 176,000 sf of retail space. It offers a distinct blend of quality retail names, gastronomic indulgence and convenient lifestyle services to those who work and live at MBFC’s office and residential towers as well as neighbouring developments at the new business and financial district at Marina Bay. keppelite

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The fifth installment of the Keppel Global Young L e a d e r s P r o g r a m m e (GYLP) was held at the Nanyang Business School of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from 14 to 26 November 2011.

Some 36 Keppelites from across the Group participated in this run, of which almost half flew in from countries as far as Brazil and Azerbaijan.

A strategic collaboration between Keppel College and the Nanyang Business School, GYLP is a specially designed curriculum that aims to sharpen the leadership, s t rategic th ink ing and management skills of young leaders across the Group.

The programme sets out to hone pa r t i c i pan t s ’ competencies in soft skills such as critical thinking, emotional quotient and

engaging global talents

leadership qualities, as well as enrich their grasp of key concepts like finance fundamentals.

Mr Peter Wimmer, Head of Centers of Excellence and Delivery Support Office, DHL-Asia Pacific Information Services, and Mr Seow Tiang Keng, Senior Electrical/ Instrumental Manager of Keppel FELS, contributed invaluable insights through sharing sessions.

This installment incorporated a C o r p o r a t e S o c i a l Responsibility (CSR) initiative, providing participants with an opportunity to work with the less privileged. GYLP kicked off at the Association for Persons with Special Needs’ (APSN) Centre for Adults where participants teamed up with APSN students to create crafts and bake confectionary.

The final results – miniature hort icultures and batik paintings – were presented at a silent auction organised for senior management of the Keppel Group during the GYLP’s welcome reception, w h i l e o t h e r s h e l p e d themselves to the tasty muffins. In total, $6,433 was raised for APSN.

At the welcome reception, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation, shared, “At Keppel, we believe that while our company grows, it is pertinent that the community grows with us. I am heartened that we have partnered APSN in this activity to instill in our young leaders the importance of giving back to the communities in which we operate.”

T h e p ro g r a m m e a l s o included site visits to the various business units for the participants to gain a

deeper understanding of Keppel’s key businesses, as wel l as recreat ional activities to foster friendship amongst them.

Wrapping up the course, the participants put their lessons into practice and presented their assigned project topics before a panel.

Matheus Franklin Medeiros, Structure and Outfitting Supervisor, Keppel FELS Bras i l , summed up his experience, “The programme is a great opportunity for us to meet Keppelites from other business units, and facilitates knowledge-sharing across the Group. Being in Singapore and finding out more about the Keppel Group as a whole have reinvigorated me to work harder and to grow with the company.” keppelite

Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation (in pink shirt), meeting the global young leaders at the welcome reception

GYLP participants working together with APSN students to create works of art

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Into the home stretchTeams are now battling into the final stretch of the Keppel Games with the grand finale on 27 November 2011 that will bring 2011 to an exciting close.

As at 21 November 2011, Team Pacific is still the overall lead with a slender margin over Team Caspian.

Group Total Competitive participation Management points points points Bonus points

Atlantic 220* 150* 45 25

Caspian 445* 365* 40 40

Pacific 477 405 35 37

Keppel GAMeS 2011: OVeRAll SCOReBOARD

*Pending results from Keppel 9-a-side Soccer Challenge Men’s Finals which will be held during the Grand Finale

underscored the spirited contest at Jurong West Sports & Recreation Centre on 30 October 2011. Despite a valiant fight put up by Team Pacific, Team Caspian’s confident play on the court netted the top two positions and the overall Challenge Trophy.

SHOOTING FOR GOlD – NeTBAllThe first ever Keppel Netball Cha l l enge fo r women witnessed enthus iast ic response from Keppelites across the group.

Fast-paced passes and d e t e r m i n e d a t t a c k s


Atlantic 5 0 5 0

Caspian 77 70 5 2

Pacific 29 20 5 4

In the women’s semi-finals, Team Caspian guaranteed itself the first and second placing after vanquishing their Team Atlantic opponents. In a closely-contested final, Caspian 2 prevailed after edging Caspian 1 by a single point, helped by June Chan’s

CASpIAN AT THe DOUBle – BASKeTBAllAt the Basketball Challenge on 13 November 2011 held at the Singapore Basketball Centre, competition heated up as the intensive 3-on-3 format tested skills and speed.


Atlantic 30 20 5 5

Caspian 60 50 5 5

Pacific 23 15 5 3

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Team Pacific turned in a strong performance and clinched the first and second placing, with Caspian 3 managing third. Impressive shot-making saw Pacific 4 outplay fellow teammates Pacific 2, and help Team Pacific claim the 9-Ball Pool Challenge Trophy.

STeADY HANDS – 9-BAll pOOlThe Keppel 9-Bal l Pool Challenge was another nail-biting affair, where 12 teams vied to pot their way to glory on 20 November 2011 at the West Coast Recreation Centre.


Atlantic 7 0 5 2

Caspian 30 20 5 5

Pacific 80 70 5 5

last seconds of the game. The men’s final between Caspian 1 and Pacific 1 was an intense affair with the teams contesting neck to neck. Caspian 1 eventually

prevailed with a score of 8-7, securing the men’s and women’s double and the Keppel Games Basketball Challenge Trophy.

teams sealed their positions for the f ina l c lash on 27 November 2011 that will determine the champion team. In addition, Team Caspian scored the overall Challenge Trophy, having a l so bagged the th i rd placed position with 20 competitive points in the competition.

pRIMeD FOR VICTORY – SOCCeRA perfect storm was kicked up at the 9-a-side Soccer Challenge on 20 November 2011 at Bukit Gombak Stadium which saw Team Caspian and Team Atlantic in pitch-perfect form.

Amidst thunderous cheers from the audience, both


Atlantic 5* (30 or 40) 5 0

Caspian 25* (50 or 60) 0 5

Pacific 4 0 0 4

*Pending results from Keppel 9-a-side Soccer Challenge Men’s Grand Finale

two 3-pointers while Atlantic 1 claimed third place.

On the men’s side, Caspian 1 faced off against Atlantic 5 in one semi-final while it was an

all-Pacific affair in the other. In a high-scoring matchup, Caspian 1 escaped by the skin of their teeth, downing Atlantic 5 by two points with two free throws in the

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Packing tenacity

“Don’t be afraid to venture outside your comfort zone. The sooner you do that, the better,” urged Mr Chow Yew Yuen, MD of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) and President of Keppel O&M USA, “it will strengthen your resolve and resourcefulness in pushing new frontiers and dealing with the unexpected.”

Mr Chow was guest speaker at the fourth session of the Leadership Series, a monthly knowledge-sharing platform organised by Keppel Young Leaders (KYL).

Possessing a thirst for adventure and an inquisitive mind, as a student at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1970s, Mr Chow travelled on a shoestring budget across the European continent.

He shared that this rich exposure to the unfamiliar and various cultures not on ly s t rengthened h i s perceptiveness but also ingrained in him a global mindset. These qualities, he explained, have helped him support and steer Keppel O&M’s expansion in the 30 years he has been with the company. Today, Mr Chow continues to broaden knowledge and skills by keeping an open mind to new ideas and experiences.

In 1993, Mr Chow relocated to the United States with his young family. Taking on a leadership position at AmFELS, later renamed Keppel AmFELS, Mr Chow further honed his skills at turning around and growing a yard’s business as well as

building a united, committed and passionate workforce. Mr Chow explained that when he first joined the yard, it had about 50 direct employees and 200 subcontractors, and the market was poor. Today, Keppel AmFELS is the most well-equipped yard in the Gulf of Mexico, and a large employer of the local community.

Later, when he was based in Houston – a major oil and gas hub – Mr Chow was able to broaden his understanding of the oil and gas industry. He acquired detailed knowledge of the whole supply chain, from downhole to subsea to drilling and production. As such, he believes that his time in Keppel’s overseas business units has also enhanced his leadership and operational capabilities

MD of Keppel O&M, Mr Chow Yew Yuen, shares his growing years and journey with Keppel at the recent KYL-organised Leadership Series

as well as sharpened his business acumen.

Over the last three years, Mr Chow has also helped t o e n h a n c e K e p p e l ’s operations in Brazil. This includes strengthening the BrasFELS management team and motivating the yard’s workforce to take up new challenges. In addition, BrasFELS has expanded its range of services even as it grows its customer base.

While Mr Chow has enjoyed success in his career, he also had his fair share of setbacks. Taking these in his stride, he shared that taking a few hard knocks is part and parcel of trying one’s hand at something new or unfamiliar.

Believing that ‘adversity makes men’, Mr Chow commented that the strength of an individual is in how he stands up under pressure and before challenges, and continues to remain positive and focused on coming up with solutions.

While sharing on some of the challenges he has faced, Mr Chow gave the following advice: “Always give your best, do it with passion and do it in the best interest of the company, and you will be able to take on new and difficult challenges for subsequent projects with confidence.” keppelite

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After battling challenging conditions such as light winds and broken materials in Race 4 from Cape Town to Geraldton, Western A u s t r a l i a , w h e re t h e Keppel-sponsored Singapore y a c h t f i n i s h e d i n a n unprecedented last position, the crew made a difficult decision.

They chose to retire in Race 5 and diverted to Queenscliff Harbour Marina

battle plan for the long haulto fix their primary steering system. Skipper Ben Bowley explained that this move allowed his team to get to New Zealand with plenty of time to prepare for the start of Race 6 when they will resume racing from Tauranga, New Zealand, to Gold Coast, Australia.

M r J o f f B a i l e y, R a c e Di rector, shared, “The R a c e C o m m i t t e e h a d accepted the retirement

Singapore yacht focuses on steering ahead

of Singapore from Race 5 with regret, but we believe it is a judicious decision given the forecast of high pressure and light winds developing over the Bass Strait which would hamper the team’s progress if they continued to follow the race route to New Zealand.

“ I f Ben and h i s c rew con t i nued r a c i ng the expected light winds, it could significantly delay

their arrival in Tauranga and jeopardise their preparations for Race 6.”

Skipper Ben added, “Wars are won not by toughing out every battle, but by knowing when to retreat, r e g r o u p a n d c h a r g e aga in w i th your a rmy refreshed. We have ten battles still to fight and the next one starts on 4 December in Tauranga.”

S ingapore would have finished Race 5 in tenth place to gain one point following their pit stop. By retiring, the team received one point as well so nothing was lost in terms of their standing on the overall leader board.

Retirement also allowed the Singapore team to use their auxiliary engine in the expected light winds and take an alternative route around New Zealand; over the North Is land or via the Cook Strait. This cut several hundred miles off the distance to Tauranga and ensured they arrive in t ime to prepare for Race 6.

The Singapore yacht crew i s determined to turn around their run of bad luck and focus on steering ahead.

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Keppelites Abroad

A brazilian proposalembracing a posting to brazil, halfway around the globe from Singapore, Lee Shwu Huey opens her mind and heart to new experiences, quickening her professional and personal development.

Life has changed by leaps and bounds for Lee Shwu Huey, who joined Keppel Singmarine Brasil a little more than eight months ago.

Prior to setting foot in Brazil, Shwu Huey has had limited exposure to working overseas. Nonetheless, she was quick to step up to a work opportunity abroad, and so stretch herself professionally and personally. Today – despite facing language barriers – Shwu Huey, an accountant in the Finance Department, is comfortable working in and leading a multi-cultural team.

The posting has also opened Shwu Huey’s eyes to the efforts and initiatives that go into setting up new ventures and operations. These experiences have given her a better perspective on how to support Keppel’s ever-expanding businesses.

She elaborated, “Our team has been working hard to bring Keppel Singmarine Brasil, which was acquired by Keppel in the last year, up to speed. As the yard undergoes both hard and

soft developments, we h a v e h a d v a l u a b l e opportunities to help lay the groundwork for smooth operations by drawing up core policies.”

The vibrant Brazilian setting has became a source of inspirat ion to Shwu Huey. She shared, “The Brazilian culture is colourful and diverse. The country enjoys a convergence of Native American, European, Af r i can and Japanese inf luences; in such an e n v i r o n m e n t , o n e ’s

sensitivities to cultural and personality differences are heightened. I f ind that the exposure to such new experiences has made me more apt at developing strategic and out-of-the-box solutions.”

Besides stimulating ideas, the sprawling landscape of the country has helped drum up romance in Shwu Huey’s life.

Her fiancé, Tan Kean Yap, Section Manager (Operations – Hull) at Keppel Shipyard, proposed to her amidst

Lee Shwu Huey (centre), an accountant in the Finance Department, bonding with her colleagues from Keppel Singmarine Brasil

Brazil’s stunning natural surroundings recently.

Enriched by her time in Brazil, Shwu Huey encourages Keppel i tes to take up overseas post ings. She explained that working in a new environment – far away from loved ones – may take some getting used to but with a positive attitude, one can work around these challenges and strengthen one’s mettle. keppelite

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Yee haw! Keppelites donning cowboy hats and boots had a memorable night

Keppel Energy forged stronger bonds at the team-building event

Team bonding headlined the day as 68 Keppel Energy employees embarked on their very own ‘The Amazing Race’ across Singapore on 21 October 2011. They did so the greener way on bicycles. The 30-km journey from East Coast Park to Changi Village and back saw the teams t ack l e the cha l l enges o f w o r k i n g t h r o u g h mathematical problems as well as crossword and sudoku puzzles to advance to the next obstacle.

Team energy wins the dayIt was a physical challenge for many, but with the support and encouragement from team mates, not even a downpour on the way to lunch could dampen their determined spirits.

B e r na rd Woo , Sen i o r M a n a g e r , A s s e t Management, added, “For many of us, it was the first time we cycled such a long distance. But the camaraderie and teamspir it kept us going. It was tiring but we had a lot of fun!” keppelite

Some 500 Keppelites partied to their hearts’ content at Wild Wild West, the annual Keppelite Recreation Club’s (KRC) Dinner and Dance, on 4 November at Grand Copthorne Waterfront hotel.

Mr Hoe Eng Hock, President of KRC, said, “Membership has increased by more than 1,000 in 2011, to reach 5,485. Participation rate has also increased across the different business units in the Keppel Group.

“In the year ahead, KRC will strive to be creative and inclusive in its activities to serve the sport ing,

A gallop with friends

and Foo Kim Suan, Senior Project Manager from Keppel Shipyard (Benoi), emerged

social and recreat ional needs of its members of diverse background and age groups.”

The highlight of the evening was the selection of the Best Dressed Keppelite. Besides looking the part, the shortlisted Keppelites were sporting and spontaneous in dancing and acting, garnering cheers from the audience.

The finalists of the KRC Karaoke Contest also had a showdown that night and eventually Mohammad Aslam, Document Controller from Keppel Shipyard (Tuas)

champions for the Modern and O ld ies ca tegor ies respectively. keppelite

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More than 320 employees and their famil ies from B i n t a n O f f s h o r e , a subsidiary of Keppel FELS, came together for i t s

banding together in bintaninaugural Family Day on 18 September 2011.

Established in 2006, Bintan Offshore is located in the

Southeast of Bintan Island, Indonesia. The company’s core capabilities include steel structure fabrication and outfitting work as well as piping work, including fabrication, instal lation and testing.

Mr Kok Boon Heng, GM of Bintan Offshore, said, “Our employees are our key pillars and play an integral role as we continue to build up our business in Bintan. It is therefore necessary to build up a strong team spirit and safety-consciousness.

Keppelites from Bintan Offshore put their best foot forward in the island games

“We hope that the Family Day can be an annual event where employees bui ld rapport and teamwork through fun together while family members get a glimpse of what we do through the guided tours of the yard.”

Spirits ran high throughout the day with much food, entertainment from local artists and a lucky draw with attractive prizes. keppelite

More than a hundred Keppel Young Leaders members got together to watch the action-packed mov ie , Rea l S tee l , a t G re a t Wo r l d C i t y o n 22 October 2011.

The lunch cum mov ie s c reen ing , wh ich was organised for the second time, allowed members from the various business units to develop fellowship with one another and senior management, including Guest-of-Honour Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation.

Steely focusAt the event, Mr Ho Kuen Loon , CFO o f Keppe l Integrated Engineer ing p a s s e d t h e b a t o n o f Presidency of Keppel Young Leaders to Mr Loh Kee Huat, GM of Prime Steelkit.

In his speech, Mr Loh thanked his predecessor and the main committee members who had helped to grow the talent platform in its first year of inception. He further expressed his aspirations to continue building on its foundation and rolling out high-impact projects in the coming year. keppelite

Keppel Young Leaders develop rapport with senior management at the gathering

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To help Keppelites balance the challenges of work with a healthy lifestyle, Keppel Corporation’s Group Human Resources (GHR) introduced an ongo ing se r i e s o f initiatives in November.

eARlY SCReeNINGRegular health screenings can help detect ‘silent’ diseases that may not show up in the early stages, and early detection is the key to higher chances of recovery and better treatment outcomes.

Keppe l i t e s se i zed the opportunity to partake in a complimentary health screening exercise organised by Keppel Corporat ion and Dayspring Corporate Wellness on 27 October 2011. Screening included basic tests such as blood pressure measurement and full cholesterol profiling, while at the same time, employees were offered optional comprehensive upgrades at an exclusive rate.

eATING WellHealthy eating does not have to be boring or tiresome.

Delivered by a nutritionist, the ‘Eat your way to success’ session on 31 Oct 2011 presented healthy eating options to Keppelites which empowered them to make smart food choices that would increase their energy

Caring for employee wellnessleve ls , mot ivat ion and alertness throughout the day. The session’s highlight was a cooking demonstration that introduced innovative and healthy recipes as well as tips for simple cooking.

Joyce Lim, Administration Executive of Group Strategy & Development, Keppel Corporation, shared, “The sess ion was indeed an eye-opening experience! I have now improved my eating choices which enabled me to stay more productive at work.”

BRIGHT SMIleSPoor dental health could contribute to an increased risk of illness elsewhere in the body. To promote good dental health amongst Keppelites, useful tips on oral care were brought to employees through a monthly broadcast on Health & Wellness Knowledge.

FIRST IMpReSSION COUNTSMaking a positive initial impression is a good start to bu i ld ing success fu l relationships with business partners and clients.

To help employees create a lasting first impression, GHR invited Mr Lionel Lim, a certified style coach, to

Keppelites learn how to decipher face shapes at the grooming talk

Thia Xiao Ting, Executive, Group Human Resources, Keppel Corporation, takes a blood test at the health screening exercise

conduct a grooming talk on 11 November 2011.

Starting with the top ten image destroyers, Mr Lim worked his way through the one-hour session with useful tips such as how to choose clothes suited for different body shapes, and how to create an impressive work wardrobe. keppelite`



The year may be drawing to a close but the giving does not end. The Keppel Group continues to play i t s par t in support ing causes from the arts and education to helping the less privileged.

CHARITY SWINGAt the Keppel Group Charity Golf Tournament 2011, 144 enthusiastic golfers, comprising staff, customers and business associates, took to the greens at the Ria Bintan Golf Resort, in Indonesia on 17 November 2011.

Their generous contributions,

on course for good

Dr Lee Boon Yang, Chairman of Keppel Corporation (second from left) and Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation (extreme left) present the cheque to Mr Tee Tua Ba, Chairman of Singapore Red Cross (third from left), Yang Terhormat Bapak Khazalik, Deputy Bupati of Bintan (second from right), and Mr Ed Macesar, Head of GK Indonesia (extreme right)

coupled with donations by Keppel’s business units, enabled the Keppel Group to r a i s e $360 ,000 i n support of Gawad Kalinga (GK) Indonesia, Singapore Red Cross as well as for educa t i on and needy students in Bintan.

The cheque was presented by Keppel Corporation’s Chairman Dr Lee Boon Yang and Mr Choo to the Yang Terhormat Bapak Khazalik, Deputy Bupati of Bintan; Mr Ed Macesar, Head of GK Indonesia and Mr Tee Tua Ba, Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross.

Keppel is committed to empower lives and nurture communities wherever we operate and this fund-raising event aims to benefit Indonesia through community building and relief efforts. We have been privileged to grow with Indonesia through our businesses and this is one of the ways we are giving back.Mr Choo Chiau Beng CEO Keppel Corporation



Keppelite reproduces excerpts of a letter of appreciation to Keppel from Mr Artif Patrick Rachmat, Chairman of Gawad Kalinga.

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On behalf of the Keppel Group, Mr Mah Chan Wah, GM Commercial (Ship Repair), Keppel Shipyard (left) received a certificate of appreciation from Singapore’s President Tony Tan Keng Yam during the Singapore Red Cross Charity Golf 2011

I would like to congratulate a l l of you in Keppel Corpora t ion fo r the successful holding of your Charity Golf Tournament.

In the Philippines, Gawad Kalinga – with massive volunteerism and over 2000 villages built – is very prominent and has become a nation-building movement.

GK Indones ia i s not yet in the same level of development as Gawad Kalinga in the Philippines although we share the same mission and vision of uplifting the lives of the poor and of contributing to the development of our nations. With a huge population of 240 million and the corresponding d ivers i ty th is br ings,

GK Indonesia strives to build bridges and to create real friendships among the people that it helps, and with the partners and shareholders who are involved in its work of raising impoverished communities.

At present, we are helping 60 families in GK Dumpit in Tangerang by offering scholarships for children as well as health and values-formation programmes. I n add i t i on , we a re presently surveying new sites wherein we plan to start GK’s work by the beginning of 2012.

Amidst all this, we are happy and grateful to have Keppel Corporation as a valued partner in our work.

running, Keppel AmFELS hosted its annual charity golf tournament which raised more than US$50,000 for its adopted charities. Held on 6 November 2011 at the Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club golf course, tournament participants included Texas Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. and senior management from Keppel Offshore & Marine and Keppel AmFELS.

The money ra ised wi l l b e n e f i t t h e M o o d y Clinic, Cameron Family Network, Partners for Post Secondary Success and the Keppel Amfels Scholarship Fund.

Mr Tan Geok Seng, President & CEO of Keppel AmFELS, said, “Besides being the

largest private employer in the Rio Grande Valley, Keppel AmFELS has also b e c o m e a s i g n i f i c a n t supporter of organisations in need including local char i t ies , a l l of which c o n t r i b u t e t o w a r d s improving the quality of life for the community.

“Through our annual charity golf tournaments, we have raised more than $300,000 over the years for these causes. It is a way for us to give back to the community who has embraced our presence for the past 21 years.”

GROOMING eNGINeeRSTo demonstrate support in attracting and grooming t h e n e x t g e n e r a t i o n

This fund-raiser for GK I ndones i a i s Keppe l ’s s e c o n d c o l l a b o r a t i o n with GK. The first is the Keppel-GK Eco Vi l lage (Bauan), a 60-unit housing project for the underprivileged in the Municipal of Bauan, Batangas in the Philippines.

Separately, on 19 October 2011, the Singapore Red Cross organised its golf

tournament in support of local humanitarian efforts at the Singapore Island Country Club. A total of 140 golfers participated in the Singapore Red Cross Charity Golf 2011, raising about $350,000. T h e K e p p e l G r o u p contributed $50,000 in aid of needy families.

At the other end of the globe, for the seventh year



dance club, New Revolving Age, and their performance, The Carnival Act.

Graced by Ms Denise Phua, Deputy Chairman, Education & Community Development, Youth & Sports, Government Parliamentary Committees, The Carn iva l Act was choreographed in support of the President’s Challenge 2011, and all proceeds f rom the concer t w i l l g o t o w a r d s c h a r i t y organisations selected by the Singapore President.

Since its inception in 2000, the President’s Challenge has benefitted more than 440 welfare organisations supporting needy children, families, the elderly, the disabled and other social service endeavors.

Yew Teik Kheng, Machinery Eng ineer f rom Keppe l Shipyard, shared, “As an avid dancer myself, I am very heartened by Keppel’s support of Singapore’s dance scene. Its contribution will not only provide encouragement to these young dancers but will also go a long way towards helping the needy.”

Held over two nights from 4 to 5 November 2011 at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, The Carnival Act featured contemporary dance genres from hip hop and modern jazz to dance sport, playing to the theme of circus and magical illusions. keppelite

On behalf of Keppel Group, Dr Lee Chay Hoon, GM (Organising Development), Keppel Offshore & Marine (left) at the National Engineer Day Finale 2011 receiving a token of appreciation from Guest of Honour Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts

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Texas Senator Eddie Lucio Jr (in black) together with Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Keppel executives on the green for a good cause

o f eng inee r s , Keppe l Corporation contributed $50,000 to the National Engineers Day Finale 2011, which was organised by the Institution of Engineers Singapore.

T h e e v e n t p r o m o t e s engineering education as a path towards a promising career for students. An exhibition at the National Library was held from 11 to 12 November 2011 as part of the event where it showcased engineering research and products from various companies and universities.

DANCING INSpIRATIONIn support of the local arts scene, Keppel Corporation also contributed $50,000 to Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s



Spring City Golf & Lake Resort’s eye surgery project with Bless China International has benefitted many minority ethnic groups in Yunnan

Keppel Land continues to give back to society through contributions and volunteerism efforts.

TRANSFORMING pUNGGOlOn 23 October 2011, the Punggol housing estate welcomed a new addition to its facilities when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong o f f i c i a l l y o p e n e d M y Waterway@Punggol.

Keppel Land, one of the sponsor s , cont r ibuted towards this community engagement programme organised by the Housing and Development Board (HDB).

Over 10,000 residents turned up to take part in waterfront activities such as cycling and kayaking. The 4.2km-long Punggol Waterway is man-made and is the first

Making a differencewaterway to weave through a HDB town.

Built over three years, the waterway is the centrepiece in the government’s plan to transform Punggol into a waterfront town of the 21st century.

Homebuyers at The Luxurie, K e p p e l L a n d ’s l a t e s t development in Sengkang, will also stand to benefit from this new recreation destination.

WHeelS TO ASpIRATIONSThe first ever Wheelathon360 event in Singapore rolled off to a good start on 12 November 2011, thanks to support from companies including Keppel Land.

The event is part of the Handcycling Association o f S i n g a p o re ’s ( H A S )

efforts to encourage the disabled to go beyond their perceived limitations and cycle alongside able-bodied families and friends.

Keppe l Land dona ted $10,000 to the event of which all proceeds will go to HAS and the Singapore Disability Sports Council.

HelpING HANDST o c o m m e m o r a t e International Volunteer Day this year, Dr Tan Lai Yong, an active volunteer with a 14-year stint with Bless China International from 1996 to 2010, was invited by Keppel Land to share his experience on working with the villagers in Yunnan province. Over the years, Keppel Land’s Spring City Golf & Lake Resort has been supporting Bless China International’s healthcare initiative. Dr Tan was involved in training village doctors and carrying o u t r u r a l h e a l t h c a r e projects such as subsidised or free cataract surgery in the province where many minority ethnic groups live in mountainous areas with lack of arable land and the annual income per family is as low as $500 a year or less. A t t h e s e s s i o n o n 1 6 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 1 , Dr Tan excited volunteers

Mr Choo Chin Teck, Director of Corporate Services of Keppel Land presents a cheque of $10,000 to Mr Foo Fung-liang, President of HAS, in support of Wheelathon 360

with useful t ips and advised them to be sincere, aim for mutual learning opportunities and provide encouragement to those in need.

Separately, Keppel Land organised a bazaar on 25 November 2011 to help raise awareness of traditionally marginalised g r o u p s s u c h a s disadvantaged mothers, the elderly and the disabled who are in need of support. Tenants at Bugis Junction Towers were invited to participate at the event. keppelite





Months of hard work have come to fruition at the Keppel-GK Eco Village, a 60-unit housing estate for the impoverished. 28 houses are in various stages of construction presently and of these, 20 homes have been completed. Needy families identified to occupy completed homes are gradually moving into the estate. Robustiano Farillon, Jr, a driver and father of two, shared, “When my family first moved into our new house, I had tears of joy in my eyes. We never imagined that we would have a place such as this to call home. This is truly a blessing.” Proud of their new homes, the residents have started on renovation works. “We are putting our hearts into making our living space as comfortable as possible. To spruce it up, we have been creative and even used recycled items to create furniture and interior accents,” shared Margarita Puaso, a homemaker. Located at the Municipal of Bauan, Batangas, the Philippines, the development is a joint project between Keppel and the Gawad Kalinga (GK), a charity group which adopts a holistic approach towards improving the lives of the poor.

village harmony

Keppel Batangas Shipyard leads the Keppel Group’s efforts in the development of the estate. The business unit had provided the seed fund for the purchase of bui ld ing mater ia ls and other construction needs, and its employees had actively part ic ipated in the building process. The loca l government had contributed the land for the development.

A project of compassion, the Eco Village has also drawn volunteers from all walks of life. High school and university students as well as employees of the Philippine Air Force have joint hands in the undertaking of the project. Hildelisa Dolor, Assistant Human Resources Officer at Keppel Batangas Shipyard and an active volunteer at

The first 20 homes of the Keppel-GK Eco Village have been completed, and the next 20 homes are steadily taking shape

Strong bonds have been formed amongst the residents of the Keppel-GK Eco Village as neighbours work shoulder-to-shoulder to complete the construction of the estate

the Eco Village, observed, “Love begets love. The efforts to help build a vibrant living environment for these impove r i shed fami l i e s have inspired them to not only take better care of themselves but also care for

each other. I have seen the beneficiaries of this estate assist one another in the construction and decoration of the homes, and sharing what little that they have.” keppelite



All in the family

Since its inception, the Keppel Volunteers (KV) programme has encouraged many Keppelites to go beyond the call of duty and provided opportunities for them to lend a helping hand to the less privileged.

A SpeCIAlIST TOUCHF rom Ju l y 2011 , KV ’s home maintenance efforts extended to the Te lok Blangah branch of the Mora l Sen io r Ac t i v i t y Centre where passionate Keppelites have unstintingly volunteered their t ime to improve the l i v ing environments of the elderly.

In addit ion to general c lean ing, some handy volunteers have set aside their time every month to tackle the technically demanding tasks. For the month of November, volunteers such as Mr Kyaw Zin Naing, an electrician from Keppel FELS, replaced faulty water heaters and window locks in the homes.

Arina Tan, co-leader of the home maintenance activities, sa id, “These specia l i s t volunteers have been a big help in our efforts to improve the living conditions for the elderly. We are also grateful to our shipyard and section managers who encourage their specialists to help out in the home maintenance activities.”

Going the extra mileWHeel OF HOpeSeparate ly, 15 Keppe l Volunteers from across the Group will be heading to a village in Hanoi, Vietnam from 9 to 12 December 2011 in support of Words on Whee l s , a mob i l e library project initiated and managed by the Singapore International Foundation, sponsored by Keppel Land and in partnership with the Hanoi Public Library.

During the village runs, the volunteers will engage and The ‘cleaning army’ from KV ready to go the extra mile

Students from APSN were invited to give a guzheng performance during the KOM Family Day on 23 October 2011

On 23 October 2011, some 18,000 employees o f K e p p e l O f f s h o re & Marine (KOM) and their loved ones upheld the Keppel c redo of camaraderie during the KOM Family Day at the S ingapore D i s cove ry Centre.

The organising committee also involved KV in the activities as students from KV’s adopted charity, the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN), were invited to give a guzheng (Chinese zither) performance. In addition, v i s u a l l y - h a n d i c a p p e d

masseuses f rom the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped were also on hand to provide head and shoulder massages services. At the end of the event, about $26,000 was raised for the two voluntary welfare organisations.

educate the children through story-telling as well as teach them arts and crafts in the

true spirit of empowering lives and nurturing communities. keppelite

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Keppel Singmarine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has secured two contracts from Indonesian customers worth a total of about $47 million.

The first contract is for a Coal Transshipment Barge for repeat customer PT Indo Straits Tbk, through its subsidiary company P T P e l a y a r a n S t r a i t s Perdana and the second is for the construction of three tugboats for a new customer, an international shipping company.

Newbuilds for Indonesian customersMr Hoe Eng Hock, ED of Keppel Singmarine said, “These valued contracts from our customers bear t e s t a m e n t t o K e p p e l Singmarine’s reputation for on time, and on budget deliveries as well as the proven track record of our project execution and technical designs.”

Keppel Singmarine’s contract with PT Pelayaran Straits Perdana is a repeat order of the Coal Transshipment Barge, Straits Venture, which was delivered earlier this year.

Mr Richard Ong, President Commissioner of PT Indo Straits Tbk, shared, “Straits Venture has been performing very we l l and we are confident that the second vessel will be just as successful. We look to continue this partnership with Keppel Singmarine as we expand our presence in the region and become a leading player in our segment.”

Conce i v ed by Keppe l S i n g m a r i n e ’s d e s i g n arm, Marine Technology Development (MTD), the vessel is capable of loading

35,000 tonnes of coal per day, and operates in open sea and difficult transshipment conditions. It will also have the flexibility to support marine offshore engineering operations in the oil and gas industry. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Mr Hoe shared, “We hope to deepen our partnership with PT Indo Straits Tbk following our delivery of its first coal transshipment barge earlier this year. We are very pleased to continue supporting PT Indo Straits Tbk in their expansion plans.”

Gaining a foothold in the Indonesia market, Keppel Singmarine will undertake the engineering and construction of the turnkey projects for the three tugboats ordered by their new customer.

The three vessels, consisting of two 45-tonne bollard pull tractor tugs with twin Voith Schneider Propulsion units and a 50-tonne bollard pull Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat, are expected to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2012.

The ASD tugboat will also be built to MTD’s design. A tugboat of similar design was recently delivered to Topahova Maritime SA of Liberia for work in Venezuelan waters in September 2011. keppelite

Keppel Singmarine’s contract with PT Pelayaran Straits Perdana is a repeat order of the Coal Transshipment Barge, Straits Venture, which was delivered earlier this year

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