INDUSTRY INSIGHT
LEEA’s South-East Asia Regional Council held its inaugural meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.
LEEA South-East Asia Regional Council holds first meeting
In May, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) South-East Asia Regional Council convened for its inaugural meeting, with Alex Lew of Franklin Offshore as chair.
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he Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) South-East Asia Regional Council convened for its first meeting in May, with Alex Lew of Franklin Offshore appointed as chair. LEEA’s CEO Dr Ross Moloney, director of membership Matthew Barber and regional manager for South-East Asia, Wee Learn Ng, joined council members representing five countries across the region for the meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting included Lieutenant Colonel Frank Tan; Dr Mazlan Shah, director at DNV Malaysia; Rony Prayitno Simeon; and offshore engineer Farhan Hussein. Discussions centred on what action can be taken to advance safety within all lifting operations across all industries.
This is the third regional council established in key global areas by LEEA, which is the leading representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. It follows successful models in the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, which enables closer links and support to local LEEA members and the industries they serve. “I’m pleased to be elected chair of the newly formed LEEA South-East Asia Regional Council,” said Alex Lew. “It is an honour to take on this role and to work with a dedicated group of professionals who bring extensive knowledge and a common dedication to developing the lifting and safety industry. To all the appointed members, congratulations. Your involvement gives the objectives of our
ABOUT LEEA
LEEA is the respected and authoritative representative body for its members who work in every aspect of the industry, from design, manufacture, refurbishment and repair, through to the hire, maintenance and use of lifting equipment. The association has played a key role in this specialised field for over 80 years, from training and standards setting through to health and safety, the provision of technical and legal advice, and the development of examination and licensing systems. LEEA represents its members at the highest levels across a range of both public and private bodies, including various government departments, as well as nationally and internationally recognised professional and technical institutions.
council a strong foundation and I look forward to the journey ahead working together with all members, Ross Moloney, Matthew Barber and Wee Learn Ng. As a team, we will be a significant step towards shaping the future of safe lifting in our region.” According to LEEA’s Matthew Barber,
“Alex was voted in by full members across the region and brings a wealth of experience in the industry to the role of chair. The council will play a vital role in shaping the future – championing safety, raising standards and building capability for the long term. Our discussions at the first meeting centred around two key priorities: the need for greater recognition of LEEA by regulators and governments, and the importance of making high-quality, localised training more accessible throughout the region. Thank you to all our council members for your time, insights and commitment. This council marks a major step forward in building a stronger, more connected lifting industry in South-East Asia.” The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established across the globe as the leading representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. For more information on LEEA in South- East Asia, email:
william.ng@
leeaint.com
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