We recognise the people whose advice, introductions and practical conversations have helped shape iMERV and the Thousand Ships community. These acknowledgements record contributions over time; any current service, appointment or new collaboration is agreed separately.
Legal & professional services
Silver International Chambers — Devi Haridas
Haridas Vasantha Devi is associated with Silver International Chambers LLC. iMERV recognises her professional support and introductions, including the connection to trademark specialist Kris Karthi.
For a legal consultation introduction, contact iMERV. Current appointment, relevant practice area, availability and professional engagement terms will be confirmed.
Community Contributors
Max Tan — Quantum7 / Quantum Biz 7
Contributed strategic perspectives on the commercial framing of WasteBox and circular projects, including practical priorities and near-term economics.
David Ho — American AI Lab
Helped connect iMERV with business and technology contacts, including the introduction to Max Tan, and shared market-access perspectives.
Altaf Shahid — Dachuan Advisory
Contributed technical and commercial perspectives on waste processing, biochar, offtake and project-development pathways.
Jonathan Choy — Asiawide Franchise Consultants
Shared insights into franchising, brand expansion, mall channels and Singapore–Philippines business development.
Gab — Matcha
Engaged with iMERV on a commercial collaboration and Philippine market-development discussions.
Ricky Ee
Shared institutional-event delivery experience and perspectives on product distribution and Philippine market development.
Jolene Khoo
Participated in discussions about accounting and corporate-secretarial support, including willingness to consider iMERV’s accounting requirements. Recognised for the practical conversation; this acknowledgement does not represent an accounting appointment.
Alexander Oo — Foodbiz101
Engaged with iMERV on F&B business operations and workforce-support opportunities.
Jonathan Jethro Roxas / Jake
Contributed Philippine relationship introductions, opportunity origination, site coordination and practical local support. Specific representation and engagement responsibilities are agreed separately.
Patricia Brown / Trish
Contributed introductions and relationship origination for Philippine industrial and environmental project discussions.
Xueqiang (学强)
Helped originate Linyi-related relationships and connect iMERV with trade and business participants.
Shari Lorang
Contributed to a substantive discussion on island waste challenges and possible CSR-supported local waste-processing approaches.
Millie Tan — PropNex
Supported property-network introductions, including the connection to Shir Yee and the overseas-property channel.
Robin Lim — ASEANPILOT
Exchanged perspectives with iMERV on simplifying the website, its presentation and the digital customer journey.
To enquire about a contributor’s business or explore an introduction, contact iMERV and describe what you need. We will first confirm the relevant person’s interest and current scope.
Understanding the evidence
How to read our verification labels
Premises visited by iMERV: an iMERV representative personally visited the stated location. Owner-reported: information supplied by the owner and not independently visited or checked. Company identifiers and affiliations do not alone confirm ownership, licensing, product quality or performance.
The THOUSAND SHIPS Key Partner badge identifies the SAFE-framework relationship described in its explanation. Community Contributor recognition acknowledges advice, introductions or practical help and does not imply SAFE participation.
Benefits, referrals and services apply only when expressly agreed. Use the enquiry route below to request an introduction, propose a listing or correct a profile. Information is shared with the relevant contact after your permission is obtained.
