Depending of the length of membership, member can claim up to max 70% (capped at max S$200) subsidies of the course fee when they attend any course that is conducted by Wavelink Maritime Institute.

Subsidy application must be submitted before or not latest than 30 days of the course commenced.

Membership Length:

Up to 3 yrs : 30%

Abv 3 – 5 yrs : 50%

Abv 5 yrs : 70%

Cap to max. $200 subsidy per course per member

For a list of upcoming course calendar, you may click here.

As NTUC members, members who not sponsored by their employers can enjoy 50% unfunded course fee subsidies, capped at $250 each year when they sign up for the below courses supported under UTAP.

UTAP support has increased from $250 to $500 for members aged 40 and above from July 2020 to December 2022.

More information can be found at: http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg

Scholarship Awards for PSLE/GCE 'O' Level/ GCE 'A' Level Students

These awards shall be solely based on the national examination final results of the applicants and are presented only in recognition of outstanding achievement in their academic studies. Applicable only to PSLE, GCE ‘O’ level and GCE “A” Level Students.

Criteria for Selection

a) The member must be a paid-up member for at least 5 years continuous membership

b) The The top student of each category shall be awarded.

c) The awards are subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

d) The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final.

e) Awards presented are based on the students’ National Examination results accordingly.

Quantum for the awards shall be as follows:-

PSLE $500 x 8 students

GCE 'O' Level $800 x 8 students

GCE 'A' Level $1,000 x 8 students

International Baccalaureate (IB) $1,000 x 8 students

The Executive Committee shall, in its absolute discretion, grant the following school bursaries annually to the children of paid-up members at least 5 years membership. Its amount shall not be more than as specified below:-

Criteria For Selection

a) The recipient of the bursary award must not be in receipt of another scholarship or bursary or any other similar award given by the Government or any other bodies;

b) Members must be in need of financial assistance. Original copy of current pay slips of either parents or the latest IRAS Notice of Assessment must be submitted;

c) Have a total monthly household income not exceeding S$4,000 (Gross) or per capita income not exceeding $800 gross (whichever is lower).

d) If the stipulated gross income is exceeded, the Executive Committee shall have the absolute discretion to waive this criterion as it deems fit after consideration of the applicant’s circumstances.

e) A member who is facing hardship due to medical reasons shall have priority for this grant (must produce documentary proof);

f) The members’ child/children must be studying in Singapore;g) The academic performance must be of satisfactory standard of at least a pass in the examination;

h) This grant is subject to the approval of the Executive Committee; whom shall have the absolute discretion to waive the above criterion as it deems fit after consideration of the applicant’s circumstances.

i) The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final.

All members of the SMOU who are employed by shipping companies covered under the Union’s collective agreements; and who are aged over 16 and under 65 years of age.

Benefits Payable

In the event of the death of a Member from any cause, except suicide or attempt thereat while sane or insane within 12 months from the commencement date of assurance of such Member, the NTUC Income will pay the Sum Assured under this Policy up to a maximum of S$5,000.

All paid-up members except Associate Junior Members (AJ) are eligible under this scheme if they are aged 16 to 65 years of age with at least 6 months of continuous union/associate members and be physically and actively at work.

You may access the soft copy via NTUC website through these links:

For English, please click here.

For Chinese, please click here.

Terms and conditions apply. Group Insurance is subject to approval

The objective of this Hardship Assistant Scheme is to help eligible SMOU members and/or their families with outright cash grants or regular monthly cash aids in the event of their experiencing financial crisis or hardship in accordance with the conditions set down below.

Eligibility / Criteria

• A full paying SMOU member with at least 5 years continuous membership and a Singapore resident.
• Must be the sole breadwinner with a total family income not exceeding S$2,800 per month or per capita income in the family not exceeding $725 per month (whichever is lower).
• Assistance is to be in the form of a one-in-a-lifetime grant to members or their families who face severe financial hardship arising member’s death or permanent/total disability or chronic illness that prevents the full-time employment of the member or Natural Calamity.
• The maximum grant shall not exceed $3,000 and is to be paid in a lump sum or in installments at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
• Applicants for assistance must furnish full details of the family hardship situation with documentary proof wherever needed, subject to checks and investigative visits by union officials.
• Recommendation by a Welfare Committee on a case-by-case basis the amount of grant, period of help and form of help (i.e cash or voucher) subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.
• The Executive Committee shall have the absolute discretion to waive any or all of the above criterion as it deems fit in consideration of the applicant’s special extenuating circumstances. The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final.

For ALL paid-up members based on the following continuous length of membership:-

A member is entitled to the above award only once for each category.

The award may be in the form of vouchers or items as decided by the Executive Committee.

*Items are subject to changes without prior notice.

The booking of chalet/hotel is only applicable to members who are at least 18 years of age and have at least 1 year of continuous membership with SMOU at the date of application. All rates are heavily subsidised by SMOU.

Members should have their subscription fees paid for at least six months in advance upon application.

Fees Payable

D'Resort @ Downtown East Rental Rates (Per Period)

Please click here for the full Terms and conditions which will apply for all chalet bookings.

Places of Interest – Recreational Ticket

You can also visit Singapore’s places of Interest such as Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari at a subsidised price through balloting.

1. Aranda Country Club

With SMOU’s corporate membership pass, you can enjoy facilities at the Aranda Country Club.

2. Orchid Country Club

Enjoy Orchid Country Club privileges when you sign up as a registered golfer with us.

As an SMOU member, you can also apply to become a NTUC member. As a union member, you will be given a free NTUC link card which gives you a host of exclusive privileges and benefits. You may log on to www.ntuc.org.sg

The Singapore Maritime Training Fund (SMTF) is established in collaboration with SMOU, maritime authorities, shipping employers and other co-operating partner for developing quality and qualified seafarers to man Singapore Flag ships.

The SMTF aims to help the members, serving onboard vessels covered by SMOU Collective Bargaining Agreement, to upgrade their skills while attracting new entrants into the maritime industry. It promotes collective training, education and skills upgrading for seafarers to face future challenges and opportunities. Providing maritime related skills upgrading for SMOU members, the SMTF helps to promote seafaring as a rewarding career. It provides collective and cost-effective training for seafaring officers thereby improving their employability and also the competitive edge of their shipping employers.

SMOU Seafarers’ Medical Scheme (SMS) – Only Available for SMOU Filipino & Burmese Members

SMOU SMS is a specially designed healthcare scheme that provides general healthcare needs for Filipino and Burmese seafaring officers and their dependents during their contract period whilst actively serving on vessels covered by SMOU CBAs. Knowing that their dependents are well taken care of, it gives the officers a peace of mind as they sail the seas.

Free Medical Benefits

1. Medical Consultation
2. Complete Blood Count
3. Chest X-ray
4. Routine Urinalysis
5. Routine Fecalysis
6. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
7. Fast Blood Sugar (FBS) Test (check for Diabetes)
8. Cholesterol Test (check for cardiac)
9. Triglyceride Test (check for cardiac)
10. Creatinine Test (check for kidneys)

Criteria

The free medical benefits are subject to the following:

1. SMS members who are active Filipino and Burmese officers serving on board vessels covered by SMOU CBA and whose shipping companies/employers are contributing to the SMOU SMS.
2. Each SMS member can nominate up to 4 dependents:
   1. legitimate spouse (maximum age of 62 years)
   2. legitimate children (maximum age of 21 years)
   3. natural or adopted parents (maximum age of 62 years)
   4. legitimate siblings (maximum age of 62 years)
3. Each family (SMS member and his nominated dependents) is entitled to receive a total of up to 4 medical benefits per calendar month.
4. For SMS enrolment, endorsement by the shipping/manning companies is required.
5. Upon the approval of enrolment, the SMS member and nominated dependents are issued the SMOU SMS Approved Advice which is required to be produced on each visit at the SMS clinic.

Location of SMS Clinics

Contact Details

SMS Administrator at email: sms@wavelink.com.sg

The SMOU Seafarers’ Accommodation Scheme (SAS) is established to promote affordable temporary accommodation for seafarers serving on vessels covered by SMOU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) while they are onshore in Singapore prior to or after duty, or in Singapore for training purposes. It also helps to defray accommodation costs of such seafarers and CBA companies.

Salient points of SAS:-

1. SAS is intended for seafaring officers who sail on board vessels covered by SMOU CBA.
2. Subsidy is in the form of SAS voucher code (valued at S$50 each) to be used for offsetting room charges at SAS accommodation service providers approved by SMOU.
3. Multiple SAS voucher codes can be combined to offset room charges. eg. Officer can use 3 SAS vouchers codes (worth S$150) to offset charges for 1 room-night and pay the remaining nett balance.
4. Any unused value of the SAS voucher code is not refundable.
5. The approved SAS accommodation service providers are:
   • The Seacare Hotel
   • Furama City Centre
   • Furama Riverfront
   • Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
6. SAS Redemption Process:
   1. SAS participating CBA Companies are informed of SAS voucher codes(s) before the start of the year.
   2. For seafaring officer who requires overnight stay in Singapore, company or the officer himself may directly contact the following approved accommodation service provider for room reservation:
      1. The Seacare Hotel - reservations@theseacarehotel.com.sg (Tel: 6818 2680/ 6818 2087)
      2. Furama City Centre - reservations.citycentre@furama.com (Tel: 65 6531 5318 / 6531 5317)
      3. Furama Riverfront - reservations.riverfront@furama.com (Tel: 6739 6411 / 6739 6406)
      4. IBIS Bencoolen - H6657@accor.com (Tel: 6593 2888 / 9712 8220)
   3. To enjoy the promotional rate from the respective accommodation service provider, the SMOU SAS voucher code(s) must be quoted.
   4. Upon the room’s reservation confirmation, the accommodation service provider will inform the SAS Administrator (sas@wavelink.com.sg) via the same email for the approval of the SAS voucher code(s) redemption.
   5. The SAS Administrator will approve and send the redemption approval to all parties; accommodation service provider and CBA Company/officer. * For room reservation arranged by CBA Company, it is important for the company to forward the confirmation email with SAS voucher code(s) to the Officer for check-in.
   6. At the point of check-in, the officer is required to produce his Seaman Discharge Book /Passport for verification.
   7. The SAS accommodation service provider will offset the earlier confirmed SAS voucher code(s) and the officer will settle any remaining room charges according to the hotel billing requirements.
   8. The SAS accommodation service provider will follow up with the SAS Administrator for the settlement of the redeemed SAS voucher codes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For a list of FAQs and the answers, please click here.

Contact Details

Get in touch with the SAS Administrator at sas@wavelink.com.sg or Telephone: +65 6390 1661.