Arthur J. C. Lim Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore

Planning & implementation of sectoral manpower policies to built talent pipelines and support talent development for maritime companies.

Singapore

Singapore

Safeguarded and advanced Singapore’s strategic maritime interests by guiding MPA’s approach to global issues, forging partnerships with fellow maritime nations and contributing to the work at international fora.Oversaw Singapore’s engagements with maritime counterparts in the region, and guided policy direction for issues concerning the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS)Oversaw Singapore’s engagements at the Co-operative Mechanism, which is the key platform for littoral States to engage international maritime community to enhance navigational safety and environmental protection in SOMS.Organiser and Member of Singapore Delegation for 14th Co-operation Forum, 46th Tripartite Technical Experts Group Meeting and 14th Project Coordination Committee MeetingAccount-managed MPA’s Oceans Governance Research Programme with NUS Centre for International Law

Singapore

Coordinated Singapore’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council re-election strategy, succeeding in getting Singapore re-elected to the IMO Council.Conceptualised and launched the IMO-Singapore Single Window to Facilitate Trade (SWiFT) Project to help developing countries implement maritime single window systems to improve port efficiency.Staffed the Singapore delegation to the 32nd IMO Assembly, 71st IMO Technical Cooperation Committee meeting, and the 74th International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Council meeting.Oversaw MPA’s engagements with Africa.

Singapore

Coordinated interagency efforts leading Singapore to be the first country to ratify the IALA Convention.Pitched to 72nd IALA Council and secured Singapore’s bid to host the 15th VTS Symposium.Staffed the Singapore delegation to the 72nd and 73rd IALA Council meetings and 70th IMO Technical Cooperation Committee meeting.Oversaw MPA’s engagements with Africa.

Singapore

Carried out research and analysis work that grounds the department’s future planning and strategic advisory role to MPA Conducted preliminary research for StratPol’s Environment Scan on global trends impacting Maritime, which was presented to MPA’s senior management at Management Advance 2019Researched on the progress of LNG readiness of key maritime hubs worldwide, to supplement StratPol’s advisory role in positioning Singapore as an LNG bunkering and trading hubConducted preliminary research on factors influencing the supply chain of the bunker industry, to ground a later policy paper on how Singapore can maintain its status as top bunkering hub

Singapore

Assisted in the planning and administration of schemes to strengthen Singapore’s maritime manpower resources and promote sectoral productivity, including the MPA Global Internship Award Programme which provides internship opportunities for students to work with established maritime companies in Singapore and abroad.Pioneered an interactive guide for MPA’s Maritime Manpower Schemes to streamline the administration of the Maritime Cluster Fund – a $20 million dollar sum allocated to co-fund sectoral productivity-deepening initiatives.Conducted an environmental scan of productivity schemes across other public statutory boards to identify potential areas of emulation that may strengthen MPA’s existing initiatives.

Singapore

Handled HR operations pertaining to Traffic Police National Servicemen including: Leave & Payroll matters; Service Assessment Reports & Promotion; Provost & Discipline.Appointed Deputy Team Leader to mentor a team of national servicemen to ensure their high level of discipline and performance, and watch over their welfare.

Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Highest Distinction), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Programmes Director, NUS Sociology Society (2016-2017); Dean's List, Semesters 1 & 2, Academic Year 2017/2018.

School Of Public Policy (Affiliate Programme)

Undergraduate Seminars: • British Politics • Politics of the European Union • Justice and Public Policy • Democratic Challenges.

Gce A' Level Certificate, 88.75 / 90 Rank Points

Activities and Societies: 6th Senior High Student Council (2012-2013); Outdoor Activities Club (2012-2013); Chinese Orchestra (2008-2011).