Giken Sakata S : CHANGE - ANNOUCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT::APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ Manager	GIKEN SAKATA (S) LIMITED
Securities	GIKEN SAKATA (S) LIMITED - SG0542000328 - 542

Announcement Details
Announcement Title	Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date & Time of Broadcast	03-Jul-2014 17:27:10
Status	New
Announcement Sub Title	APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference	SG140703OTHRRHML
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)	NG SAY TIONG
Designation	COMPANY SECRETARY
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)	Appointment of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the company's Sponsor, Stamford Corporate Services Pte. Ltd., for compliance with the relevant rules of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST"). The Company's Sponsor has not independently verified the contents of this announcement. This announcement has not been examined or approved by SGX-ST and SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this document, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement. The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Bernard Lui Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Additional Details
Date Of Appointment	04/07/2014
Name Of Person	Lee Kok Wah
Age	67
Country Of Principal Residence	Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)	The Board having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and assessed Mr Lee's qualifications and experience is of the view that he has the requisite experience and capability to assume the responsibility of a Director of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility	Non-Executive.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)	Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries	Nil.
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)	Nil.
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years	1988 - Current : Director of Maystrong Management Services Pte. Ltd. 2003 - 2011 : Group CEO of Otto Marine Limited 2013 - Current : Director of Java Petral Pte. Ltd. Chairman of Cepu Sakti Energy Pte. Ltd.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?	No
Past (for the last 5 years)	1) AOS Offshore Private Limited; 2) Aries Offshore Singapore Pte. Ltd.; 3) Blue Fin I Pte. Ltd.; 4) Blue Fin II Pte. Ltd.; 5) Blue Fin III Pte. Ltd.; 6) Blue Fin IV Pte. Ltd.; 7) Blue Fin V Pte. Ltd.; 8) Coral Trout Fleet Pte. Ltd.; 9) Deep Sea 1 Pte. Ltd.; 10) Dolphin 1 Pte. Ltd.; 11) Dolphin 2 Pte. Ltd.; 12) Dolphin 3 Pte. Ltd.; 13) Dolphin 4 Pte. Ltd.; 14) Dolphin Fleet Pte. Ltd.; 15) Eagle 1 Pte. Ltd.; 16) Eagle 2 Pte. Ltd.; 17) Eagle 3 Pte. Ltd.; 18) Global Karp Pte. Ltd.; 19) Global Workboats Private Limited; 20) Marlin 1 Pte. Ltd.; 21) Marlin 2 Pte. Ltd.; 22) Marlin 3 Pte. Ltd.; 23) Marlin 4 Pte. Ltd.; 24) Marlin Fleet Pte. Ltd.; 25) OM Offshore Pte. Ltd.; 26) Otto Fleet Pte. Ltd.; 27) Otto Investment Limited; 28) Otto Marine Limited; 29) Otto Marine (Australia) Pty Ltd; 30) Otto Marine Marketing Pte. Ltd.; 31) Otto Marine Services Pte. Ltd. 32) Otto Marine Supplies Pte. Ltd.; 33) Otto NMI Pte. Ltd.; 34) Otto Offshore Limited; 35) Otto Strategic Pte. Ltd.; 36) Otto Ventures Pte. Ltd.; 37) Pacific Cove International Limited; 38) Palau Energy Pte. Ltd.; 39) PT Batamec; 40) Redfish 1 Pte. Ltd.; 41) Redfish 2 Pte. Ltd.; 42) Redfish 3 Pte. Ltd.; 43) Redfish 4 Pte. Ltd.; 44) Reflect Geophysical Pte. Ltd.; 45) Sailfish 1 Pte. Ltd.; 46) Sailfish 2 Pte. Ltd.; 47) Select Energy Pte. Ltd.; 48) Supply Fleet Pte. Ltd.; 49) Surf Subsea Pte. Ltd.; 50) Swordfish 1 Pte. Ltd.; 51) Swordfish 2 Pte. Ltd.; 52) Swordfish 3 Pte. Ltd.; 53) Swordfish 4 Pte. Ltd.; 54) Swordfish 5 Pte. Ltd.; 55) Tarpon 4 Pte. Ltd.; 56) Tetra I Pte. Ltd.; 57) Tetra II Pte. Ltd.; 58) Tetra III Pte. Ltd.; 59) Tetra IV Pte. Ltd.; 60) Tetra V Pte. Ltd.; 61) Utron Management Pte. Ltd.; 62) West African Investment Limited;
Present	1) Java Petral Pte. Ltd.; 2) Maystrong Management Services. Pte. Ltd.; 3) Cepu Sakti Energy Pte. Ltd.; 4) Yawson Engineering Works Pte Ltd; 5) Eurebon Shipping Pte Ltd
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?	No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?	No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?	No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?	No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?	No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?	No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?	No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?	No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?	No
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or	No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or	No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or	No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?	No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?	No
Any prior experience as a director of a listed company?	Yes
If Yes, Please provide full details	Mr Lee was an Executive Director of Otto Marine Limited (listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange) from 2003 to 2011.