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Gwangyang, March 2010
Press release by Yanghyun Foundation: Yanghyun Foundation delivers Scholarship awards to STC-Korea
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”.
Gwangyang, December 18th 2009
STC-Korea receives Scholarship from Yang Hyun Foundation (Hanjin) for 2010
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 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: 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'
Gwangyang, March 2009
Subject: Next intake Master Shipping and Transport 2010
Please note the next Master Shipping and Transport program will start March 15th 2010. The application deadline for non-Koreans will be February 1st 2010. Of course applications from Korean and non-Koreans are now welcome.
Gwangyang, March 26th 2009
Subject: Nomination of Yang Hyun Scholarship
With reference to the agreement made on July 21st 2008, STC-Korea signed an agreement with Yanghyun Foundation. On March 26th 2009 five students of the Master Shipping and Transport received a scholarship to partly cover their tuition costs. After carefull selection the following students were granted the Yang Hyun Scholarship of KWON 10,000,000 per person:
Mr. Kim, Sang Youn |
Korea |
Mr. Pino |
Honduras |
Ms. Cho |
Korea |
Mr. Behera |
India |
Mr. Kim, Joo Hwan |
Korea |
We congratulate the students upon their receipt of this scholarship and thank the Yanghyun Foundation for their support and confidence.
Gwangyang, March 24th 2009
Subject: Nomination of SONG Young-soo Fellowship
As per agreement signed on December 1st 2008 (see message on this page) two scholarships are provided for Korean 
students who come from Suncheon, Gwangyang or Jeonnam Province and study the Master Shipping and Transport program at STC-Korea. On Tuesday the 24th of March STC-Korea celebrated that
Mr. SONG Young-soo, Chairman of Suhkang Enterprise co. and President of Suncheon-Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce handed the certificate of SONG Young-soo Fellowship to two of our fresh students of the Master Shipping and Transport Program.
1) Mr. JIN Jun-won
2) Mr. SONG Tae-han
The scholarships consists of a donation of 10 million Won.
Gwangyang, March 16th 2009
Subject: STC-Korea welcomes 29 new students at Master Shipping and Transport program
Netherlands Maritime University welcomes a new class of students for the Master Shipping and Transport program at STC-Korea, starting Monday March 16th 2009.
For the academic year 2009-2010, Netherlands Maritime University interviewed almost 60 candidates of which finally 29 students have been qualified to study these advanced shipping and transport courses. This group is composed of 13 nationalities of which 10 students have the Korean nationality. Furthermore the international students represent the following continents and countries:
- North- and South-East Asia: China, Malaysia and Cambodia
- Middle-East: Oman
- Indian subcontinent: India and Bangladesh
- Africa: Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe
- Latin America: Honduras
Among the students, STC-Korea also welcomes representatives of Gwangyang City Hall and of Jeollanam-do Provincial Government.
Netherlands Maritime University and STC-Korea sincerely thank the City of Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do Province, Korean Container Terminal Association and Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone for their continuous support. This shows the significance of this Dutch venture for Korea and another step in the continuation of a long lasting partnership.
Gwangyang, March 2009
Subject: STC-Group signs MOU with UGI2 (Ubiquitous Gwangyang and Global IT Institute)
In March 2009 STC-Group signed a MOU with Gwangyang based company UGI2 (Ubiquitous Gwangyang and Global IT Institute). STC-Group with the know-how and expertise in the fields of Logistics and Supply Chain Management will develop programs and projects together with UGI2, so that both parties will benefit from advantages caused by this cooperation.
Gwangyang, March 2009
Subject: STC-Group signs MOU with Woosong University
STC-Korea signed a MOU with Woosong University in March 2009. STC-Korea and Woosong University wish to enter a co-operative relationship to extend its structure of educational training, teaching, research and knowledge in the filed of logistics and engineering and related fields.
Woosong University is located in the northern part of Daejeon. With 1.4 million people, the city of Daejeon is the fifth largest city in Korea, and is growing into an important transport hub of communication, technology and education. Only two hours south of Seoul, Daejeon offers a less crowded yet still diverse area of neighborhoods.
Gwangyang, March 10th 2009
Subject: Start of third edition of CEO-Course
For the third time in a row, STC-Korea organises the special CEO-course as from March 10th until August 25th 2009. Not less that 31 attendants participate and include various CEO's and Officials from Suncheon, Gwangyang, and Hadong Government and companies. Agaijn STC-Korea attracted a variety of interesting guest lecturers, such as the President of Korean Container Terminal Association, the Commissioner of Gwangyang Bay Free Economic Zone Authority and the Mayor of Gwangyang City and Hadong-county.
Gwangyang, December 1st 2008
STC-Korea Scholarship 
On December 1st 2008, Mr. SONG Young Soo, Chairman of Suhkang Enterprise co. & President of Suncheon Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce & Industry signed an agreement with Mr. Ton van Essen, Member Board of Directors STC-Group, with the purpose to provide two scholarships per year for Korean students who come from Suncheon, Gwangyang or Jeonnam Province and study the Master Shipping and Transport program, provided by Netherlands Maritime University at STC-Korea premises in Gwangyang. The scholarship of Suhkang Enterprise co. & Suncheon Gwangyang Chamber of Commerce & Industry entails 10,000,000 Won to donate every year.
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, July 22nd 2008
Subject: Closing ceremony of the first CEO-Course at STC-Korea
STC-Korea held a closing ceremony of the first STC-Korea CEO-Course on 22nd of July 2008. Mr. van Essen, Board Member of STC-Group, hosted this ceremony, together with Mr. Sungwoong LEE, Mayor Gwangyang City, Mr. Jang Hyun CHOI, president of KCTA and Mr. Heinsbroek, Dutch Ambassador in Korea. During the ceremony they congratulated all 38 CEO-alumni. This course was held from May 22nd until July 22nd 2008. STC-Korea was able to welcome many CEO's and General Managers of renowned Shipping Agencies, Freight Forwarders, Terminal Operators and Civil Offices.
Gwangyang, July 21st 2008
Subject: STC-Korea received Scholarship from Yanghyun Foundation
On July 21st 2008 STC-Korea received a scholarship from Yanghyun Foundation by hands of the Chairperson MS. Eun Young CHOI. The objective of the scholarship is to provide the top five students, upon application, the opportunity to study the Master Shipping and Transport program and partly cover their tuition costs.
We would like to thank Yanghyun Foundation for their trust and support.
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 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: 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 only 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: Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. followed Course on Shipping and Logistics
A group of new employees from Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. has followed a course on Shipping and Logistics as part of their education program of this company in January. The course took 2.5 days and was provided in English. The participants gained a broad knowledge on Shipping and Logistics;
- are able to understand general knowledge on Bill of Lading
- to understand general knowledge on Liner / Tramp Market
- understand general knowledge on Marine Insurance and Claim
- and to understand general knowledge on Shipping Contract
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, November 2007
Subject: Visit of Dutch VIP's to STC-Korea
Her Excellency Mrs. J.M. van Bijsterveldt, State Secretary of Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Mr. L.K. Geluk, Alderman for Youth, Family and Education of the Municipality of the City of Rotterdam visited STC-Korea for celebrating its Opening and promoting for STC-Korea to be accredited as the first foreign education institute in Korea on the 20th of November, 2007.
Gwangyang, September 2007
Subject: Information STC-Group activities in Korea
On September 10, 2007, Foundation STC-Group (STC-Group) opened 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 program‘Shipping and Transport’ which started in March 2008, similar to the Master program 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 is officially opened on the 10th of September 2007. The opening ceremony was done by the acting ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands, Korean Minister of Finance and Economy, Vice-Minister of Maritime Affairs, Gouvernor 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
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.