Our Presidents

Current President

Mr Kuik was elected as the new President for ASMI at its 51st Annual General Meeting.

2017 - 2019

Mr Abu Bakar served one term as ASMI President and initiated efforts to drive transformation in the industry under the Marine and Offshore Engineering Industry Transformation Map.

2015 - 2017

Mr Chow served for one term as ASMI President and retired in March 2017. 

2009 - 2015

Mr Wong served as ASMI President for three consecutive terms during which he advocated workplace safety and health, technology and industry transformation, productivity and manpower development.

2005 - 2009

Mr Michael Chia focused on enhancing the image of the Singapore marine industry and attracting new talents to join the marine workforce.

1997 - 2005

Mr Heng rallied ASMI members towards a common course – to maintain Singapore’s position as a leading ship repair and rig building nation through closer cooperation.

1996 - 1997

As ASMI stalwart, Mr Wong stepped into the bridge championing causes close to his heart – training and skills development.

1995 - 1996

During Mr Tong’s tenure, safety became a key focus of the Association’s work as the industry strived towards a higher level of safety standards.

1991 - 1995

Mr Tan helped to initiate the marine research and development programmed to tackle the manpower and mechanisation challenges facing the industry.

1989 - 1991

As ASMI’s President during the boom years, Mr Choo had to face the manpower challenges which came with strong growth.

1983 - 1989

Mr Loh saw the Association through its most difficult years and engineered its transformation from SASAR to ASMI.

1980 - 1983

With his human resource background, Mr Lai was a champion of manpower development during his tenure.

1973 - 1980

Mr Chua was SASAR’s longest-serving President and an inspiring example to many. He worked his way from an apprentice to become Managing Director, a post he held until his untimely death in 1986.

1970 - 1973

Mr Ching was returned unopposed for three terms as President before stepping aside because of work commitments.

1968 - 1970

Mr Wilde spearheaded the formation of SASAR and became its first President. He remained active until he was posted back to the United Kingdom in June 1970.