February 9, 2026
At Teekay, we believe that every great voyage begins with a spark and the curiosity, courage, and passion of young minds, ready to shape the maritime world.
Teekay is proud to support the MaritimeOne Singapore Scholarship Programme, led by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), a meaningful initiative that raises awareness about the maritime industry and also helps nurture the next generation of maritime leaders.
As part of the programme, Mohd Ilham, a second-year Diploma in Nautical Studies student, has embarked on his 12-month seafarer training with Teekay. He shared that his experience has been eye-opening and encouraging, “This is my first experience sailing on a merchant vessel, crossing oceans, adapting to new climates, and learning the ship’s operations. Seafaring has taught me invaluable skills, and I’m eager to keep growing within the maritime industry.”
Deck Cadet Mohd Ilham also shared that he received plenty of learning opportunities onboard, such as stripping, educting, and understanding the pipelines in the cargo control room with close supervision by his seniors. With this opportunity, he has seen busy ports in different parts of the world for this first time, which was very exciting for him.
Of course, he still finds time for fun onboard. As per Mohd Ilham, “All of the crew and officers are friendly. Going to the gym with OS Lester Miole has been my favorite pastime and on deck, I get to learn a lot from his experience.“
Teekay will always continue to cultivate young talents for the growth of the maritime industry, not just in Singapore, but all over the world. We wish Deck Cadet Modh Ilham the very best in his first ever maritime experience!
Here are some photos of his experience:
