Keppel Shipyard's managing director Nelson Yeo passed away

Mr Yeo suffered brain haemorrhage over the weekend while on business in London.

In a release, the Board and Management of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) announced the passing away of Mr Nelson Yeo, Managing Director (Marine), Keppel O&M and Managing Director, Keppel Shipyard, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel O&M.

After suffering a brain haemorrhage over the weekend while on business in London, Mr Yeo passed away peacefully this morning, with his family by his bedside. He is survived by his wife Siew Hua and two sons.

Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO, Keppel O&M said, “All of us at Keppel O&M are greatly saddened by the sudden passing of Nelson. This year marks the 30th year since he  joined Keppel. From a shiprepair management trainee at Keppel Shipyard, he has  worked his way up to his current position as Managing Director.

Truly exemplifying the Keppel “Can Do!” spirit, Nelson has always relished the challenges of complex work assignments and overseas postings.

“With his strong leadership skills, commitment and dedication, Nelson has contributed significantly to establishing Keppel Shipyard as a leader today in the conversion and upgrading of a variety of floating production vessels and a trusted name in ship repair. His untimely demise is indeed a great loss for all of us at Keppel. On behalf of the Keppel Group, I would like to convey our deepest condolences to his wife Siew Hua, his two children and his family.”

Mr Chor How Jat, Executive Director of Keppel Shipyard, has assumed the position of Acting Managing Director, and will take over the management of Keppel Shipyard’s businesses and operations.

Added Mr Tong, “At Keppel, we place high importance on succession planning, and hence we have a strong team in place at Keppel Shipyard. I’m confident that Chor, who has been working closely with Nelson for the past two years, is able to ensure the continued smooth operations at Keppel Shipyard.”