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Press release by Yanghyun Foundation: Yanghyun Foundation delivers Scholarship awards to STC-Korea
Gwangyang, March 2010
The Yanghyun Foundation (Chairwoman Yanghyun Foundation Choi Eun Young and also the president of Hanjin Holdings) delivered the scholarships with a total amount of KRW 50,000,000 won to STC-Korea and encouraged the students to perform at a high level during the course.
The scholarship was awarded for the second consecutive year. The goal and aim of the scholarships and the Yanghyun foundation is to foster the needs of the future maritime experts and make the shipping and transport industry more sufficient. Four students of STC-Korea received the scholarships.
The Dutch Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands attended the whole ceremony and he congratulated the students. He also expressed his gratitude to Yanghyun Foundation for their ongoing support and interest for STC-Korea.
Yanghyun foundation operates on various businesses and supports the research for developing the shipping & transport industry in Korea. They already delivered scholarships to Korea Maritime University and Mokpo Maritime University.
STC-Korea (with the main location in Rotterdam, the Netherlands) is located at the World Marine Center, next to the Gwangyang port. It started the first master course on March 2008 after its opening on September 2007.
Netherlands Maritime University receives ISO9001:2008 certificate
Rotterdam, 12 February 2010
STC-Group’s Netherlands Maritime University (NMU) has been awarded the ISO9001:2008 certificate by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in recognition of the efforts for continuous improvement of quality of the Master degree program ‘Shipping and Transport‘.
DNV audited NMU’s quality system for renewal and upgrade to the ISO9001:2008 standard. Lead Auditor Mr. Paul Kuin: "With the dedication and commitment from the students, lecturers and the management of STC-Group / Netherlands Maritime University a milestone has been reached with the achievement of the ISO9001 certification for the preparation, organization and execution of the post-graduate educational programmes in shipping, port management and logistics, including the Master Shipping and Transport programme. This is a unique achievement within DNV's certified maritime training centres, maritime academies and maritime universities worldwide.
We would like to congratulate STC-Group /Netherlands Maritime University with this achievement”.
The certificate was received by Erik Hietbrink, chairman of the board of directors of STC-Group. Hietbrink: “The award is a recognition of STC-Group’s high standards towards quality. As a maritime education and training institution, our simulators, training equipment, (STCW) courses and management systems have to be compliant with strict industry standards and regulations. This certificate proofs the high quality that we have applied to the Master programme”.
STC-Korea receives Scholarship from Yang Hyun Foundation (Hanjin) for 2010
Gwangyang, December 18th 2009
STC-Korea, the first Foreign Educational Institute in Gwangyang, Korea, is granted a scholarship by the Yang Hyun Foundation (Hanjin). A total sum of 50,000,000 KRW is given by this prestigious foundation on behalf of the to be selected students starting the 'Master Shipping and Transport' program in Gwangyang in academic year 2010. This is the second year in a row that Yang Hyun Foundation grants this scholarship to STC-Korea. We sincerely thank the Yanghyun Foundation for their continuous support and confidence.
The Master Shipping and Transport program is provided by STC-Group's Netherlands Maritime University and will start again on March 15th 2010. Application for Korean ánd non-Korean is still open. The application form can be found in the right column of this page.
Rotterdam: October 30th 2009
Graduation Ceremony for first group students Netherlands Maritime University
On Friday the 30th of October 2009 the first group of students from the ‘Master Shipping and Transport’ program of STC-Group’s Netherlands Maritime University have received their Master degree diploma in ‘Shipping and Transport.’ A special graduation session was helt at the STC-Group main campus on the Lloyd Pier in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
In March 2008, these students started the Master Shipping and Transport program at the branch school of STC-Group in Gwangyang, Korea (STC-Korea), the first established and accredited Foreign Educational Institution in Korea. They have a variety of nationalities: Korean, Indonesian, Bangladeshi, Zambian and Omani. With endurance, perseverance and ambition, the students completed their thesis projects each within their own country and company.
Please read on via following link: Graduation Ceremony for first group students Netherlands Maritime University
Rotterdam, October 2009
Subject: Next intake Master Shipping and Transport 2010
Please note the next Master Shipping and Transport program will start September 27th 2010. The application deadline for non-EU will be August 1st 2010. Of course applications are now welcome.
Rotterdam, September 30th 2009
Subject: NFP-Fellowship application deadlines at Dutch Embassy/Consulate
As previously posted our Master Shipping and Transport Program is now on the NFP-Fellowship course list. More information can be read in this letter: Fellowship Opportunities for MST-program
Please be noted to apply well in advance for the Master Shipping and Transport program. With our Letter of Admission you can apply for the NFP-fellowship at the Dutch Embassy/Consulate before following dates:
Uganda: February 28th 2010
Tanzania: February 15th 2010
Indonesia: February 1st 2010
ALL OTHER NFP-COUNTRIES: MARCH 1ST 2010
Rotterdam: September 2009
Second edition of 'Exchange program Netherlands Maritime University - STC-Korea'
Netherlands Maritime University organized an International Exchange Program as part of the ‘Master Shipping and Transport’ program which is provided in Rotterdam as well as at STC-Korea in Gwangyang, Korea.
This month we have had the please of 29 students from STC-Korea to spend a whole month in Rotterdam. On the other hand, our Rotterdam students have been in Korea this month, to learn about Busan and Gwangyang port (authority), the ship building industry and of course get acquainted with the special history, culture and habits of Korea and the Koreans!
In the attachment you’ll find an editorial about the 29 students from STC-Korea that spent this month in Rotterdam:
'Exchange program Netherlands Maritime University - STC-Korea'
Rotterdam, July 2009
Subject: NFP-Fellowship for Master Shipping and Transport program applicants
Please note that the Master Shipping and Transport program is added on the NFP-Fellowship Course List academic year 2010. This means that applicants for the Master Shipping and Transport program are eligible for the NFP-Fellowship, which is managed by Nuffic. The course list will be issued and distributed by Nuffic worldwide via their NESO offices and of course on their website. Find more information on this scholarship program on; www.nuffic.nl – international students – scholarships – Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
For a start in September 2010, note to apply well in advance with following deadlines:
- February 1st 2010 at the Admission Office of Netherlands Maritime University
- March 1st 2010 at the Dutch Embassy in your country (note that the Embassy deadline can vary. Please check the Nuffic website or course list).
Gwangyang, March 16th 2009
Subject: STC-Korea welcomes 29 new students at NMU's Master Shipping and Transport program
Netherlands Maritime University welcomes a new class of high potential students for the Master Shipping and Transport program at its branch school STC-Korea, starting Monday March 16th 2009. 29 students have been qualified for admission of this full English Master degree program for maritime and port professionals. This program is provided at STC-Korea’s location in the Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone. The accreditation, management and full responsibility is in hands of Netherlands Maritime University, which is part of the Dutch based Foundation STC-Group.
Find more details on the composition of this group on www.stc-korea.kr/newsandevents/index.htm (message of March 16th 2009)
Rotterdam, November 11th 2008
Subject: Next intake Master Shipping and Transport 2009
Please note the next Master Shipping and Transport program will start September 28th 2009. The application deadline for non-EU will be August 15th 2009. Of course applications are now welcome.
Gwangyang: October 24th 2008
'Exchange program in The Netherlands: Eye opening traveling experience and enlightenment'
Written by Ahamedul Karim Chowdhury, A Bangladeshi student of Master in Shipping and Transport Netherlands Maritime University-South Korea
'Traveling is best hobby in the world it always gives us new experience. For eye opening it is the best way. Enlightenment broadly means wisdom or understanding enabling clarity of perception. As a part of our Master course we attended a month long exchange program in the Netherlands. It was an amazing and well organized exchange program managed by STC-NMU, The Netherlands. Our full course is running here in STC-NMU Campus in Gwangyang, South Korea. Question may arise that whether it was a study tour? I can simply say, no. It was not like a simple study tour, it was an amazing exchange program simultaneously with our normal course running as usual. We had an examination and also regular classes there as normal schedules. We used our time as like as Korea even though we have enjoyed a lot, and have seen different things. Accommodation was very nice and well organized. I didn’t get any shortage of anything...'
Read the full story here: Exchange program in The Netherlands by Mr. Chowdhury
Gwangyang/Rotterdam: October 2008
Subject: STC-Korea Students on Exchange Program to Rotterdam, the Netherlands
From September 5th until October 3th 2008 the first group of students ‘Master Shipping and
Transport’ at STC-Korea have participated in an exchange program of Netherlands
Maritime University (NMU) in Rotterdam. This International Exchange Program is part of
Netherlands Maritime University’s Master program, in which students follow courses in
two locations: STC-Korea in Gwangyang (Korea) and at STC-Group’s head office in
Rotterdam (the Netherlands). Students have been familiarised with Dutch culture as well
as with the Port of Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest port and shipping centres.
Read the full content here: STC-Korea students on Exchange Program to Rotterdam, the Netherlands
For more pictures of the International Exchange Program of September - October 2008 refer to: www.us.cyworld.com/STCKorea/photos/
Gwangyang, May 22nd 2008
Subject: Start of special CEO-Course
On 22nd of May STC-Korea started the first CEO-Course with no less than forty participants. This course is organised from May 22nd until July 22nd and includes ten sessions. During these weeks there are various special guest lecturers: Mayor LEE of Gwangyang City, Mr. Heinsbroek, Dutch Ambassador in Korea, MR. LEE Yong uk, Senior Superintendent of Yeosu Maritime Police, Mr. SUN Won pyo, Director of Yeosu Maritime Affairs and Port Office.
We are also proud to welcome many VIP participants from a big variety of CEO's and General Managers of reknown Shipping Agencies, Freight Forwarders, Terminal Operators and Civil Officers. In these sessions many topics will be touched upon which are relevant for the shipping industry and civil service:
- Policy of Gwangyang City for developing Port of Gwangyang
- Netherlands : Gateway to Europe
- Shipping Market & Future of Korean Shipping Industry
- Property Management for Bizmen and Civil Officers
- Recent Trends of Logistics in Europe
- YEOSU Expo & Future of Gwangyang Bay
- Maritime Law for Shipping related industry
- Relationship between Netherlands and Korea
Gwangyang, April 2008
Subject: STC-Group and Korea Logistics Association (KLA) sign Memorandum of Understanding
In order to establish close cooperation between the Korea Logistics Association (KLA) and the Foundation STC-Group, Mr. Shin, Yoo Kyun, vice president of KLA and Mr. W.A. van Essen, Board Member of STC-Group have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
The overall objective is to jointly develop, execute and accredite education and training programs and (research) projects in Korea to be executed by STC-Group in cooperation with KLA. This is in the fields of logistics management, logistic administration, logistic operations and research.
Gwangyang, March 2008
Subject: Mr. President of Korea, Myung-Bak, LEE visits STC-Korea
Date: 21st of March 2008
Venue: World Marine Center 19th Floor.
Event: Mr. President Myung-Bak, LEE visited World Marine Center on 21st of March and STC-Group lecturer Mr. C.A.S. van der Baan had a chance to explain about STC-Korea, the first Foreign education Institute in Korea. This visit was part of the Gwangyang Port visit and its' hinterland. During the briefing of the port development, he emphasized the importance of logistics and the rapid development of the hinterland at the back of the port.
Gwangyang, March 2008
Subject: First group of participants start Master Shipping and Transport March 2008
On March 17th 2008 the first group of international participants started the Master Shipping and Transport program in Gwangyang, Korea.
The group consists of a variety of Nationalities; Korean, Omani, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Zambian and Guinean.
The participants have different backgrounds in the shipping and transport industry, which will contribute the diversity and interdisciplinairity. In their daily job people are working as;
- Traffic Manager at Port Authority
- Port Operation Manager at Container Terminal Authority
- Port Captain
- Freight Forwarder and Customs Clearing Agent
- CEO of Bulk Truck and Shipping company
- Second Officer, Second Engineer and Deck Officer at major shipping company
- Strategy Planner at Port Authority
- Shipping Agent
- Vessel, Yard and Equipment Planer at Port Authority
- Gwangyang City Hall, General Affairs
- Civil Engineer
- Vendor Management Coordinator
- Flight Control Officer
- (Maritime) English Lecturer
Gwangyang, January 2008
Subject: STC-Korea accredited as the first Foreign Education Institute in Korea
As from January 21st STC-Korea is officially certified and designated as Foreign Education Institute according to Article V of Special Act on Establishment and Management of Foreign Educational Institute in Free Economic Zone and Jeju Free International City. The accreditation has been signed by the Minister of Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development. Certificate of Approval for STC-Korea from Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development.
Gwangyang, September 7th 2007
Subject: STC-Korea received accreditation by Ministry of Labor of Republic of Korea
As from September 7th 2007 STC-Korea is officially certified and designated as Vocational Capability Development Training Facility according to the Article 28 – 1 of Acts on Workers’ Vocational Capability Development and Article 12 – 2 of Implementation Decree on Workers’ Vocational Capability Development in Republic of KOREA. The accreditation has been signed by the Director of YEOSU Branch Office of GWANGJU Regional Office of Ministry of Labor under Registration Number – YEOSU 2007-02.
Augustus 28th 2007
Subject: Information STC-Group activities in Korea
On September 10, 2007, Foundation STC-Group (STC-Group) will open a new branch school in Gwangyang-City in Korea. This development is part of STC-Group’s vision to establish knowledge hubs in major transportation clusters in the world. The opening of a branch school STC-Korea is unprecedented being the first established Foreign Educational Institution in Korea. The school is located at the World Marine Center in Gwangyang, looking out over the port activities. The location is strategically chosen in the Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone, one of Korea’s largest ports.
A feasibility study conducted in 2005, financed by the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs under the PESP programme showed there is a need for professional educated people in the areas of ports, logistics and supply chain management on different levels.
This study formed the basis for further elaborations with Korean about the contents of the education programme. These discussions were concluded with a Memorandum of Understanding with counterpartners, namely Gwangyang City government, Korea Container Transport Association, Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone, Jeollanam-Do Province government.
Initially the education and training services will focus on two core elements:
- (short) courses for professionals already working in the port and logistics business, such as transport english, shipping management, freight forwarding, supply chain management and ISPS port security courses;
- a Master degree programme ‘Shipping and Transport’ which will start in March 2008, similar to the Master programme starting in Rotterdam. This will be a completely English language curriculum.
In addition, there are a number of other initiatives under way to further foster cooperation and knowledge sharing in the field of ports and logistics education between Rotterdam and Gwangyang.
STC-Korea will offer a unique education model, which is based on an old Confucian saying: ‘I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand’. STC-Group is convinced that hear and see leads to fleeting knowledge, while do and experience is crucial for acquiring good competencies. This point of view is the didactical basis for the choice to use simulators for education and training.
STC-Korea will be officially opened on the 10th of September 2007. The opening ceremony will be done by the acting ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands, Korean minister of Finance and Economy (to be confirmed) vice-minister of Maritime Affairs, , governor from Jeollanam-Province, mayor of Gwangyang-City, high representatives from the ministry of Education, Yeosu Regional office, commissioner of Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone Authority, and delegates from a number of education institutions in Greater Gwangyang area.
The STC-Group is a world-wide strategic combination of well-established education, training, research, support, consultancy and implementation service providers for the entire shipping, port, transport and logistics chain as well as for the port-related oil and chemical industry.Next to the activities in the Netherlands, the STC-Group has knowledge hubs and subsidiaries in countries as Vietnam, South-Africa, Oman, Korea and the Philippines. In another fifty countries it provides consultancy, training and education projects. More than 500 people are employed at the STC-Group.
The attached leaflet contains more information on the establishment of STC-Korea.
For further information, please contact Mr Maurice Jansen, project manager:
Email. m.jansen@stc-r.nl
Tel. +31 10 4486479
May 2007:
Subject: Accreditation of Netherlands Maritime University Rotterdam by NVAO
The Master program Shipping and Transport and Rotterdam provided by Netherlands Maritime University Rotterdam has received formal accreditation by the NVAO (Dutch Flemish Organisation for Accreditation).