February - March 2014 Bi-Monthly Publication of the ...

MCI (P) 072/11/2013

seavoicesBi-Monthly Publication of the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union and Wavelink Co-operative

February - March 2014

tnta sees great fore-sea-able future

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Contents

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03 Congratulatory Messages for New SMOU GS04 TNTA Graduation and Investiture Ceremony An Evening To Remember07 Growing Singapore’s Pool of Seafarers Gets Airtime

in Parliament08 Youth Leaders Gather　To Learn, Build and Serve09 Young Mariners Learn Lessons About Piracy 10 Young Mariners’ Amazing Race! 11 SMOU Welcomes New MPA CE 12 Caring and Sharing As One13 “Universal” Lessons in Life14 Offering Aid to Typhoon Haiyan Victims

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15 ITF Affiliates Strategise Week of Action JSU Visit Deepens Co-operation

16 Hong Kong Union Leaders Drop In Learning More About AMOSUP’s Provident Fund17 First Seminar on Mexico City Policy Implementation

Seminar18 Strengthening Solidarity with FKSU

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19 Celebrating Friendship, Support and Loyalty20 A Great Shopping Experience

SMOU Movie Special – Walking with the Dinosaurs!21 SMOU Members' Benefits at a Glance 22 Union Support Goes All The Way

Member Receives SLF Hardship Grant23 24/7 Online Service For SMOU Members

Renewal of Your Membership Fees for 201424 Have You Collected Your SPF?

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26 Wavelink Simulation Centre in Singapore 27 TNTA AC Meeting28 TNTA Programme Kicks Off30 Training Calendar

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31 Lighthouse Bistro Whips Up a Meal for Stranded Seafarers

32 Lighthouse Bistro Monthly Specials

Heart warming notes of support inundated the Union when news that Ms Mary Liew is taking over the helm as SMOU General Secretary while Mr Thomas Tay is named SMOU’s first Emeritus General Secretary was made known to the maritime industry.

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Congratulatory Messages for new sMou gs

“We welcome Mary as the new General Secretary of SMOU. I am sure she will continue the good work of Thomas. I am also fortunate to have Mary as my fellow NMP; more fortunate that I sit next to her in the Parliament.” -MrTeoSiongSeng,ManagingDirector,PacificInternationalLinesPteLtd

“Mary has proven in the past to be a capable leader and representative for SMOU. We are confident that the good work of Thomas Tay will continue under her leadership and are looking forward to a good, and for both sides, beneficial relationship in future.” -MrEricVonLivonius,Director,MaerskTankersSingaporePteLtd

“Our sincere thanks to Mr Thomas Tay for his support to K-Line in the past; and we are sure that we will continue to have similar co-operation from SMOU under the able guidance of New General Secretary, Ms Mary Liew.” -CaptSFukuda,DirectorandGeneralManager,forManagingDirectorIwaneOgawara,KLSMSingapore

“Mary is taking over reign at a time when the industry has seen the implementation of MLC and the associated challenges this brings. I am sure we will find common grounds to work together and keep the tripartite spirit of Singapore alive for foreseeable future.” -CaptBelalAhmed,ManagingDirector,WesternShippingPteLtd

"Mary is absolutely the most suitable person to be Thomas' successor and we are convinced that she will give SMOU impetus to grow further during her term. SMOU has shown the wisdom of choice for leadership." -CaptTTChung,GeneralSecretary,MerchantNavyOfficersGuild-HongKong

“We wish the new General Secretary, Ms Mary Liew, a long and successful term as General Secretary of SMOU.We look forward to work closely with her towards mutual benefits.” -MrRanjithCheerath,ManagingDirector,SelandiaShipManagement

“I trust that you will continue to foster good tripartite relations under your new leadership.We look forward to working closely with you and the Union. -MrJohnChia,Director,UnitedOceanShipManagementPteLtd

“May I congratulate Mary in her new capacity. We have no doubt that she is the most suitable successor during this changing and challenging time.” -MrLimTauKok,Director,PACCShipManagersPteLtd

With your wide range of experience, exhibition commitment and dedication you have shown to SMOU and your seafarers throughout the years, I am confident that under your resolute guidance and leadership, SMOU will succeed in promoting the rights and benefits of your general membership.” -DrConradoFOca,President,AssociatedMarineOfficers’andSeamen’sUnionofthePhilippines

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It was an evening filled with a sense of pride and anticipation.

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tnta graduation and investiture CereMony an evening to reMeMber

OnonesidewehadtheoutgoingTripartiteNauticalTrainingAward(TNTA)cadetsfromIntake5whoweregraduatingfromclassroomtrainingandgoingofftosea;andontheother,theIntake6cadetswereeagerlyawaitingtheirjourneyofalifetimetobegin.

Parentsofthecadets,tripartiteofficials,managementfromtheLabourMovementandshippingindustrywereinvitedtotheDevanNairInstituteon1November2013towitnessthismeaningfulevent.

Guest-of-Honour, Madam Halimah Yacob, Speaker ofSingaporeParliamentandMemberofParliamentforJurongGRCspokeofthelackoflocalsworkingonboardSingapore-flagged ships; only 1,605 Singaporeans out of 20,000officers.ItwasforthisreasonSMOU,SingaporeWorkforceDevelopmentAgency (WDA)andNTUC’sEmploymentandEmployability Institute (e2i) jointly initiatedtheTNTAProgrammetocreateaSingaporeancoreat theheartofthemaritime industry togetherwithSingaporeShippingAssociation(SSA)andvariousshippingcompanies.

Madam Halimah Yacob shared the moving story ofMohammadIdriswhowaspartoftheTNTA6thIntake.Hehadmixedwiththewrongcrowdduringhispolytechnicdaysandsubsequentlyfailedhisexaminations.Withonlyan‘O’Levelcertification,hetriedanumberofdifferentlowpayingjobs.TheTNTAprogrammeprovidedMohammadIdriswitharesetbuttoninlifebyequippinghimwiththespecialisedskillsofaseafaringofficer.CadetslikeMohammadIdrisalsopayonly10%ofthecoursefeeswhile80%ofthecoursefeesaretakencareofbyWDAand10%bySMOU.IdrisiscurrentlyemployedbyAPLandaspirestobeaCaptainoneday.Whataturnaround!

OtherhighlightsincludedaninspiringtalkbyCaptainEdwinLim,ViceChairmanoftheTNTAAdvisoryCommitteewhotouchedonbelieving inyourself inordertosucceed.MrSelvakumar, the firstgraduateof theTNTAprogramme,urgedtheincomingcadetstostudyhardandremindtheoutgoingcadetswhowerereadytoheadout tosea, tothinkof“safetyalways.”ATopCadetawardwasgivenouttoMrShankarNaganathanfromtheTNTA5thIntakewhograduatedtopofhisclass.


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“I am privileged to be a part of the programme. I really do feel that this is my second chance in life. The course offers me a structured career path and specific skills. The skills required in all my other jobs were easily replaceable, here I am learning something highly valued and sought after. I will undertake my studies with determination.” -MrMohammedIdris,TNTACadet6th IntakewithAPLSingapore

“Now that I have won this award as Top cadet for the graduating class, I will allow this experience to drive me forward as I move into the next stage of my career. I am about to embark on the 18 months sea training and I can’t wait to work on board a ship! I am looking forward to the hands-on experience after all the studying. Thank you for this award, it means a lot to me.” -MrShankarNaganathan,TopCadetAwardwinner,TNTACadet5thIntakewithShell

MadamHalimahYacobandmanagementrepresentativesofvariousshippingemployerspresentedtheincomingcadetswiththeirepauletswiththeproudfamilymemberslookingon.Itwastrulyaneveningtoremember!

Guest-of-Honour Mdm Halimah Yacob with TNTA Cadet Rahmat Adil Bin Taha being given his epaulets by Captain Ajay Wagle, General Manager, International Cadet, Maersk Tankers Singapore Ptd Ltd.


Parents of TNTA Cadet Muhammad Shahril Bin Deniyal were present when he received his certificate from Guest-of-Honour, Mdm Halimah Yacob.

Guest-of-Honour Mdm Halimah Yacob with SMOU President Capt Robin Foo,SMOU GS Ms Mary Liew, SMOU EGS Mr Thomas Tay and the TNTA cadets.

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Up, Close and Personal with TNTA Graduate - Thaniarasu Sannasi

SeaVoicescaughtupwith3rdOfficeratPacificInternationalLinesPteLtd,oneofthefirsttwograduatesoftheTNTAProgramme,foraninsightfulinterview.

What was the motivating factor behind joining the TNTA programme?I wanted a career switch as I was previously working as a sales engineer in the electronics industry for 5 years, in a job with no growth prospects. I was 27 years old at the time and realised that I needed to make a move sooner rather than later. In comparison, the career progression in the TNTA programme is much more clear and defined. The opportunity is there to go as far as your dreams will let you.

What were some of the most enjoyable parts of the programme?It was the experience of attending lectures with such excellent teaching staff. I would like to thank Captain SK Menon, a highly experienced seafarer, who was always willing to share information and advice with us. To really go far in the course, it is of utmost importance to follow your seniors as you will learn to make timely, effective decisions on board. The studies were the best part of the course and being paid to do it was great!

TNTA GrAduATioN ANd iNvesTiTure CeremoNy AN eveNiNG To remember

What module in particular equipped you for real seafaring?I think Navigation (GSK) really boosted my knowledge as it involved practical navigation; which is one of the foundations or cornerstones of seafaring. It was a very interesting module and probably one of my favourites. It certainly is one of the most useful.

What were some of the most challenging moments you faced?There was a situation where there was no third mate and I was told to fill that position. I did but it was very challenging as I was very new in my position at that time. Duties included navigational watch at sea and manning berthing stations. It was a lot of responsibilities but the course had prepared me and I could perform my duties properly. I had a great sense of satisfaction when I completed my duties well.

Who is suitable for this programme and would you recommend it?I would highly recommend this course to anybody with an interest in seafaring. The experience is an entirely positive one. Everyone at SMOU is there to help you including e2i and SMA. With this level of support you definitely won’t fail. If you feel like you don’t have any opportunities and want to put in the hard work, this course will help provide you with the stable career path you are looking for. It is absolutely the best opportunity out there in terms of second chances.


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growing singapore’s pool of seafarers gets airtiMe in parliaMent

Inherunwaveringeffort togrowthepoolofSingaporeofficersandhave20percentofSingaporeansemployedonboard Singapore-flagged ships by 2030, NominatedMemberofParliamentandSMOUGeneralSecretary,MsMaryLiewmadeanappealtotheMinisterforDefenceattheParliamentaryDebateon12November2013.

“Madam, in deploying National Servicemen to some vocations, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) does take into account the individual's aptitude and suitability to fulfil the required tasks and operational roles. These personal considerations are balanced against the priority to train and generate combat and supporting units to defend Singapore. The Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS), which I chair, is presently studying how to expand the number of vocations where the individual's aptitude and preference is considered while still maintaining or strengthening our defence capabilities. I think this was the gist of Ms Mary Liew's question.

Ms Mary Liew also asked about maritime sector qualifications: Indeed maritime sector qualification is one of several factors that the SAF takes into account when deploying full-time National Servicemen to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). Let me

MsLiewaskedtheMinisterforDefence,DrNgEngHentoconsider allowing National Servicemen to state their preferred vocations and give priority for navy shipboard vocations to maritime graduates pursuing sea careers. She also asked if shipboard officers' service could be recognised as National Service for seafaring graduates who commit to three years of working onboard ships.

We highlight Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen’s response below:

give some details on the relevant qualifications. It includes Diplomas in Nautical Studies, Maritime Transportation and Marine Engineering as well as Higher National Institute of Technical Education Certificates (NITEC) in Marine Offshore Engineering.

National Servicemen (NSmen), who have suitable maritime sector qualifications such as the Certificate of Competency issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) may be deployed to the RSN to serve their National Service (NS).

The member has also suggested that civilian shipboard service be recognised as NS. This would be unwise and inequitable, as it would erode the support for NS, where every enlistee performs his duties, whether it is within the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or the SAF.”


youth leaders gather to learn, build and serve

Accessing ground sentiments, building relationships, mobilisation, understanding global issues, and representation – these five issues were deliberated upon at the Young NTUC Workplan Seminar.

Heldon20to22November2013inBatam,Indonesia,theseminarbrought theyouthchapter leaders fromNTUCaffiliatedunionsunderoneroof tobrainstormandworkthroughthefiveissuessothattheywouldbemorediscerningandpreparedtofacethechallengesheadon.Thethoughtprovokingdiscussionsgottheparticipantsthinkingabouthowtoeffectivelyservetheirmembersintheirrespectiveunionsandthelabourmovement.

“It was my first time at the Young NTUC Workplan Seminar. I had a lot of fun participating in the team building exercises and got to meet so many new people! It was also quite a large responsibility for me as I had to present what Young SMOU had been doing over the past year and what our future plans are.” -MrThaniarasuSannasi,YoungSMOUcommitteemember

Participating in activities that require team work.

Youth leaders from various unions gather!

Mr Thaniarasu Sannasi, Young SMOU committee member, giving a presentation.

Theseminaralsoprovidedtheplatformfortheyouthleaderstodrawupandpresenttheirworkplanforthecomingyear.SMOUwasrepresentedbyYoungSMOUChairmanMrTerenceTanandcommitteememberMrThaniarasuSannasi;bothofwhomspokeattheseminarsharingwiththeirpeerstheUnion’sfutureplansandongoingprojects.

Teambuildingactivitieswereorganisedtofosterstrongerbondsanddeepenrelationshipstogetherwiththenewcommitteemembers.Thewholeseminarprovedtobeaworthwhileand informativeexperiencefor thosewhoattended.

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Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) cadets and the Singapore Maritime Academy students got to learn firsthand issues on piracy at a seminar organised by Young SMOU and Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) at Singapore Polytechnic on 14 November 2013.

AnexperiencedseafarerCommandant,DineshDograspokeonthedefinitionsofPiracyandArmedRobbery,introducedReCAAPandgaveadviceonwhattodoifthreatened.Histalkcaptivatedtheaudiencewithhighlyrelevantandgrippingtipsandinformation.

SMOU Industrial Relations Officer and Young SMOUChairman,MrTerenceTanalsospokeonwhattheUniondoestohelpseafarersingrievancecasesandsharedontheadvantagesofbecomingamemberoftheuniontoreceivebetterworkrepresentation.

Aftertuckingintoahighteaspread,thecadetswereinvitedtowatch“CaptainPhillips”,anactionmoviebasedonthetruestoryof thehijackingofUS-flaggedMVMaerskAlabamaandthekidnappingoftheship’sCaptainin2009bySomalipirates.

“The movie was very realistic, and as TNTA cadets we have a better understanding of what was happening in the movie. The talk beforehand by Commandant Dogra was very educational and practical. We now have a clearer understanding of what precautions to take.” -MrMuhammadHamizan, 24, TNTA, Deck Cadet with BW FleetManagementPteLtd

“This is my first encounter with SMOU and it was an enjoyable outing. It is good to keep up-to-date with the maritime industry and welfare initiatives for seafarers.” -MrMohamedSultan,20,SMAStudent,DiplomainMarineEngineering

“It was interesting to get to know SMOU and what they offer. It was a great initiative and more of such activities should be organised. -MrAngWeiJie,19,SMAStudent,DiplomainMarineEngineering

SMA students getting ready for the movie at the cinemas.

Commandant Dinesh Dogra and Young SMOU Chairman, Mr Terence Tan.

TNTA and SMA cadets together with Young SMOU representatives, experienced seafarer Commandant Dinesh Dogra, and Young SMOU Chairman Mr Terence Tan.

young Mariners learn lessons about piraCy

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The island of Sentosa was the setting for the Young Mariners’ Amazing Race where various groups of young mariners from the Tripartite Maritime Scholarship Scheme (TMSS), Diploma in Nautical Studies (DNS), Diploma in Marine Engineering (DMR) and the Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA), went around the island to perform fun and enjoyable tasks in order to earn the highest points.

Tasksweremaritime-themedastheparticipantsgottolearnabouttheunionandthemaritimeindustrywhileundertakingthem.Somechallengeswereextremelydaringandnotfortheshy,ittakesbraverytogoupandgiveagrouphugtothreeforeigners!Thisparticularchallengewasintendedtoshow

SMOU President Capt Robin Foo (fourth from left), SMOU General Council Member, Mr Neo Kia Seng, SMOU GS Ms Mary Liew, Young SMOU representative Mr Wilfred Thiang and Mr Benjamin Oh from MPA with the cadets after the race.

young Mariners’ aMazing raCe!

“The race was very fun and exciting, I got to make new friends and know more people. If there are such similar events again I will definitely attend!”-MsYeeZhiQi,DMR,Year1

All the cadets with the station masters before the race begins!

thatSMOU’smembershipisopentoallnationalitiesandwasworthawhopping50points!TheracewasaninsightfulandcreativewayfortheyouthtoengagewithSMOU,learnmoreabouttheunionandthemaritimeindustrywhilstfosteringrelationships.

TheyouthalsorelaxedandenjoyedthemselvesattheS.E.A.Aquariumaftertherace.The80participantsthenadjournedtoLighthouseBistroforasumptuousdinnerwherethetopthreewinnersoftheracewerepresentedwithattractiveprizes.

YoungSMOUthankstheMaritimeandPortAuthorityofSingapore(MPA)forjointlyputtingtogetherthisinitiative.

“It was great to mingle with the TNTA cadets and get to know more friends. I learnt too that should we need help or advice, we can count on SMOU for their knowledge and expertise.” -MrLohShenKai,DNS,Year1

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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) began 2014 with a new Chief Executive, Mr Andrew Tan Kok Kiong. Prior to Mr Tan, Mr Lam Yi Young held the Chief Executive post from 1 May 2009.

MrTan,46,graduatedfromKing'sCollege,UniversityofLondonwithaFirstClassHonoursDegreeinHistoryandholdsaMastersinPublicAdministrationfromtheKennedySchoolofGovernment,HarvardUniversity.HebeganhiscareerwiththeSingaporeAdministrativeServiceinthethenMinistryofInformationandtheArtsandwassubsequentlypostedtotheMinistryofDefence.From2002to2004,hewasthePrincipalPrivateSecretarytoSeniorMinister(andlaterMinisterMentor)MrLeeKuanYew.HeheldseveralseniorappointmentsintheMinistryofForeignAffairsandtheMinistryoftheEnvironmentandWaterResourcesbeforebecomingtheChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheNationalEnvironmentAgencyin2009to2013.PriortojoiningMPA,MrTanwastheDeputySecretary(SpecialDuties)intheMinistryofTransport.HealsoholdsaconcurrentappointmentasFellowoftheCentreforLiveableCities,andisamemberoftheAgencyforScience,TechnologyandResearch(A*STAR)Board.

“We have heard wonderful reports of the good works of Mr Andrew Tan with other unions. We look forward to working with him on enhancing pervasive tripartism in the maritime industry. Together, we believe we can further build on Singapore’s position as an International Maritime Centre and work towards having many more Singaporeans onboard Singapore-flagged ships,”saidSMOUGeneralSecretary,MsMaryLiew

DuringMrLamYiYoung’stenure,Singaporewonthe'BestSeaportinAsia'awardforthe25thtimeattheAsianFreightandSupplyChainAwardsin2013,andMPAmaintaineditstopspotinthe2012PEP-SBFProEnterpriseAwards.TostrengthenSingapore'shubportleadership,MrLamwasinstrumentalinthecommissioningofanewPortOperationsControlCentreinChangiandthedevelopmentofPasirPanjangTerminalPhases3&4.

SMOUwouldliketowishMrLamallthebestinhisnewcareer.

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When it comes to caring for the community, SMOU does not hold back.

Seniors enjoying their lunch together.

Young SMOU Chairman Mr Terence Tan and General Council member Ms Magdalene Boon enjoying the show with seniors.

Young SMOU Committee member Mr Thaniarasu Sannasi assisting the elderly.

Theunionparticipated inthe large-scaleCorporateSocialResponsibilityproject,UCareforCommunity,whichreachesouttoawhopping800beneficiariesfromcharitablehomesand volunteer welfare organisations adopted by NTUCaffiliatedunions.

TheSMOU’sdistinctivespiritofcaringandsharingisalsoclearlydemonstratedbySMOUandtheirvolunteerswhoparticipatedinthisDoGood,DoTogetherLabourMovementinitiativewhichhadNTUCSecretaryGeneralMrLimSweeSayasitsGuest-of-Honour.

Caring and sharing as one

Workingasatightknittedteam,SMOUPresidentCaptainRobinFoo,1stVicePresident,MrRahimJaffartogetherwithSMOUExcomember,MrWilfredThiang,SMOUGeneralCouncil member, Ms Magdalene Boon, Young SMOUChairmanMrTerenceTan,andYoungSMOUCommitteememberMrThaniarasuSannasibrought80seniorsfromtheunion’sadoptedcharity,HendersonHometothedelightfulmegacommunityeventheldon10December2013atDowntownEast.ThehighlightsincludedasumptuouslunchreceptionandanentertainingSpecialComedyMagicShowbyNathanBurtonofLasVegas’America’sGotTalentfame.

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An outing to Universal Studios Singapore supported by SMOU on 7 December, for single mothers and their children drew out some important lessons in life and love.

“universal” lessons in life

Mothers and children enjoying a day out at Universal Studios Singapore together with NTUC WDS Director, Ms Sylvia Choo, (first row, fifth from right), NTUC WDS Deputy Director, Ms Ng Pek Kin, (first row, second from right) and Young SMOU Chairman, Mr Terence Tan (middle row, centre).

Young SMOU Chairman Mr Terence Tan sharing a touching story.

“It’s heartwarming to see the mothers and children enjoying the bonding session during the outing to Universal Studios. We would like to thank WDS for putting this meaningful event together and is committed towards the cause of helping single mothers in our society.” -YoungSMOUChairman,MrTerenceTan

Addressingsome160singlemothersandchildren,YoungSMOUChairmanMrTerenceTansharedatouchingstory,encouragingtheyoungtoappreciatetheirparents.Singlemothershavetheuphilltaskofraisingtheirchildrenalone,dealingwithallaspectsoffamilylifeandparenting.But,forjustoneday,themothershadtheopportunitytobringtheirchildrenforatimeoffunandfamilybonding.

FrombeingedifiedbyaninspiringstorytobeingenergisedbythespillsandthrillsofUniversalStudios,theexperiencefortheparticipantswasexhilarating.

TheeventwasorganisedbyNTUC’sWomen’sDevelopmentSecretariat(WDS)andsupportedbySMOU.

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offering aid to typhoon haiyan viCtiMs

cleanwater, food,housing,andmedicationarestill fairlyinaccessible.

“We want to show Philippines that we care. And although we may not be physically present to help rebuild their land, we could make a difference through cash donations to help them buy basic necessities like food, medication, clean water and other necessities. This is the best way to help those affected by the disaster.”saidSMOUGeneralSecretary,MsMaryLiew.

MemberscanvisitSMOUOneStopServiceCentreatWavelinkBuilding,75JellicoeRoad,#02-00,onweekdaysfrom9.00amto6.00pmorSaturday,9.00am-1.00pmtomakeyourcashdonations.

On 8 November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines made landfall in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that resulted in flooding, landslides, and widespread damage. The catastrophic cyclone killed more than 6,000 people with 1,785 people still unaccounted for, displaced more than 4 million and affected more than 14 million people.

Whennewsreportsofthedevastationstarted streaming in, SMOU wassaddenedtohearofthecalamitythathitthenation.

Aspartof thefraternityofmaritimeunionsandfellowaffiliatesoftheITFFamily,SMOUsparednotimeinrallyingsupportforourFilipinoseafaringmembersduringthistimeofneedandofferedassistance.

SMOUcontributedhalfamillionpesoasan immediatefinancialaidtotheFilipinosaffectedandthefundswillbedisbursedthroughAMOSUP(AssociatedMarineOfficers’and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines). SMOU alsoworkedcloselywithAMOSUPtoexploreotheravenuesofassistance.

Inaddition,SMOUisalsoappealingforfundsfrommembersthroughtheOneStopServiceCentretohelpthevictimsinthePhilippines.Urgentlife-savingbasicnecessitieslike

People affected: 14.1 millionDeath toll: 6,155People missing: 1,785People displaced: 4.1 millionPeople in need of foodassistanceand support: 5.6 millionHomes damaged or destroyed:1,127,041

Some key facts about the tragic situation caused by Typhoon Haiyan

Amount Requested by the U.N. Humanitarian Action Plan: US$788 million

Most immediate threats to survivors (in order of urgency): Lack of safe drinking water, no shelter, untreated injuries and illnesses, insufficient food, lack of sanitation and personal hygiene items, lack of household supplies like fuel.

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The South East Asian International Transport Federation (ITF) Affiliates are gearing up for the upcoming ITF Week of Action Campaign which will take place on 13 to 17 January 2014.

AcongregationoftheaffiliatesfromIndonesia,Philippines,SingaporeandThailandmetupinBangkok,Thailandon13to14November2013todiscussstrategiesandactivitieswhichwillberolledoutduringthecampaignperiod;targetingtheFlagofConvenience(FOC)vesselswhoseofficersonboardarenotcoveredbyavalidITFapprovedCollectiveBargainingAgreement.

GlobalshippingclimateandmaritimeissuesincludingtrainingandcrewingsuchastheJCrewandtheTripartiteNauticalTrainingAward(TNTA)initiativeswerethehottopicswhenAllJapanSeamen’sUnion(JSU)leadersmetupwithSMOUandSOSleadersforadialogueheldattheWavelinkBuilding.

Theinsightfulmeetingtookplaceon2December2013andresultedinthedeepeningoftiesandstrongerco-operation.

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SMOU Industrial Relations Manager Mr Gwee Guo Duan and Industrial Relations Officer Mr Daylen Tan, together with the other representatives from various countries at the Week of Action Planning Seminar.

Jsu visit deepens Co-operation

NotingthatsomeoftheaffiliateswerenewintheITFfamily,SMOUIndustrialRelationsManager,MrGweeGuoDuan,sharedattheseminarsomeofthemethodsusedinthepastandhowtheFOCCampaignwascarriedouttoensurethatseafarersonboardthosevesselsaregivenadequateprotectionandtheirwell-deservedwelfare.AlsowithhimwasSMOUIndustrialRelationsOfficer,MrDaylenTan.

Throughthismeeting,deeperunderstandingandfriendshipswereforgedbetweenthedifferentaffiliateswhosharethesamegoal–championingthewelfareofseafarers.

PresentatthemeetingfromJSUwereMr Yasumi Morita, JSU Acting President, Mr Yoshiyuki Ikeya, General Director of International Affairs BureauandMr Hirayuki Watanabe, Director of Ocean Going Seafarers Department (InternationalAffairsBureau).


itf affiliates strategise week of aCtion

(L-R) SMOU IRO, Mr Daylen Tan, SMOU EGS, Mr Thomas Tay, MNOG GS, Capt Chung Tung Tong, SMOU GS, Ms Mary Liew, ITF Hong Kong, Brother Ting Kam-Yuen and SMOU IRO, Mr Terence Tan.

SMOU IR Manager, Mr Gwee Guo Duan with Mr Maximo J.L.C. ABAD, who is currently in charge of the Provident Fund.

HeadofInternationalTransportFederationHongKongOffice,BrotherTingKamYuen,andGeneralSecretaryofMerchantNavyOfficers’Guild–HongKong,CaptainChungTungTong,tooktheopportunitytostopbySMOUon5December2013whilevisitingtheirinjuredunionmemberswhowerehospitalisedinSingaporeduetoavesselcollision.

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hong kong union leaders drop in

SMOUGeneralSecretaryMsMaryLiew,EmeritusGSMrThomasTay, IndustrialRelationsOfficersMrTerenceTanandMrDaylenTanwereallearsastheHongKongleadersspokeaboutthecollisionthatcausedthemembers’injuries.Theinformaldialogueamongcomradesalsoincludedupdatesonbothcountries’maritime industrychallengesandopportunitiesandhowtheybothcouldmoveforwardtogetherforthemutualbenefitofmembersofbothunions.

SMOU is on the look out for feasible alternatives to offer seafarers a sense of social security ever since the Seafarers Provident Fund (SPF) was dissolved in June 2012.

SMOUIndustrialRelationsManagerMrGweeGuoDuanvisitedtheAssociatedMarineOfficers'andSeamen'sUnionofthePhilippines(AMOSUP)on22November2013toexploreopportunitiesandpotentialwayswheretheycouldpossiblyworktogethertohaveaschemeinplaceforSMOUmembers.

AMOSUPhasbeensuccessfullyadministeringtheirownprovidentfundwhichwassetupsince1986.

SMOU,guidedbytheAdvisoryCommitteeandSchemeofAdministration,isactivelyandconscientiouslydistributingtheSPFfundstoitsmemberssincetheschemewasdissolvedandisgoingallouttoimprovethewelfareofseafaringmembersonboardshipscoveredbyitscollectivebargainingagreements.Todate,some$4millionhasbeendisbursedtomembersfromtheSPF.

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SMOU representatives Mr Terence Tan and Mr Alvin Cheong together with other delegates from various countries at the conference.

first seMinar on MexiCo City poliCy iMpleMentation seMinar

The first seminar on implementing the Mexico City Policy drew active participation from 26 union leaders and staff from ITF affiliated seafarers’ unions who congregated in ITF House in London from 4 – 8 November 2013 to gain more understanding about the policy, share experiences and discusschallenges.

UnionistsfromGermany,Israel,Norway,Philippines,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Russia,Singapore,SriLanka,Sweden,Taiwan,TurkeyandUkraine,returnedhomewithdetailedinformationaboutthepolicythatgovernstheITFflagsofconvenience(FOC)campaignandunderstandingtheroleoftheITFsecretariatinmonitoringthecompliancewiththepolicy.Theparticipantsweredividedintogroupsaccordingtotheir regionstodiscusschallengesand issueswhileimplementingthepolicy.

Mr Alvin Cheong presenting on the findings of the discussions.

Mr Terence Tan sharing views with fellow affiliates.

AvideoconferencingsessionwasalsoheldwithActingGeneralSecretary,ITF,MrStephenCottontofurtherenhancethesession.

Theparticipants,includingSMOUIndustrialRelationsOfficerMrTerenceTan,andSMOUSenior IndustrialRelationsOfficer,MrAlvinCheong,enhancedtheirknowledgeonunionresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeITFseafarers’charter,managingunionwelfare-relatedfunds,supportingdockers,andenhancingpartnershipsbetweenunions intheITFfamily.

PolicyExperts,ActingMaritimeCoordinatorandSweden’sSEKOunion’sVicePresident,MrTomasAbrahamsson,President,NorwegianSeamen’sUnion,MsJacquelineSmith,GeneralSecretary,NautilusInternational,MrMarkDickinson,andVicePresidentforInternationalAffairs,AMOSUP,MrJohnnyOca,sharedtheirexpertiseandexperiencesandwereheartenedbythegreatinterestshownbytheparticipantsinputtingMexicoCitypolicyintopractice.

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SMOU representatives Assistant General Secretary Mr Yong Soon Huat, Treasurer Mr Tan Hung Tat and Industrial Relations Manager Mr Gwee Guo Duan together with officials from the Federation of Korean Seafarers Unions (FKSU) and officials from SOS.

strengthening solidarity with fksu

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An exchange programme with our Korean counterparts took place in Jeju Island, South Korea. SMOU and the Federation of Korean Seafarers Unions (FKSU) aimed to scale new heights together as they got together to learn about each other’s journey of growth.

Representing SMOU were Assistant GeneralSecretary,MrYongSoonHuat,Treasurer,MrTanHungTatand IndustrialRelationsManager,MrGweeGuoDuan.Theprogrammefrom4 to7December2013providedanopportunitytodevelopandstrengthenrelationshipsandsolidaritybetweenthetwounions.

Onthediscussiontablewere learningaboutthelatest threatsandtrends intheKoreanmaritimeindustryandhowtheunionisfacingthechallengesheadon.FKSUalsosharedwhattheyhaddonefortheirmembersoverthepastyearandSMOUsharedthesentimentsoftheSingaporeshippingindustry.The insightfuldialoguewasconcludedafteranexchangeofideasandinsightsandstrengthenedthebondbetweenthetwoorganisations.

FKSU President Mr Lee Joong Hwan and SMOU Assistant General Secretary Mr Yong Soon Huat strengthening the bond between the two unions.


Celebrating friendship, support and loyalty

PresentingthecertificateandgiftsthatrangedfromTissotandNauticawatchestoOTOSpinalSupportCushion;DunhillpenstoPhilipsMP3Player,wasSMOUPresidentCaptainRobinFoo.Intotal,374membershadclockedin10to40faithfulyearsofmembership.

SMOUthanksmembersfor theircontinuedsupportthroughouttheyears.

Many familiar seafaring faces turned up at the Long Membership Awards night held at the members’ favourite joint, the Lighthouse Bistro on 19 November 2013 with a sumptuous dinner and live band performances.

Mr Abdul Samad who received an award.

Capt Sofwan & his wife, Mdm Sabariah.

(L-R) Mr Lee Tang Chew, SMOU member of 25 years, & Mr Pong Kim Kit.

“I am happy to be here and to be receiving this award. Being part of SMOU, I can meet up with seafarers as well as have updates in the latest maritime news.” -MrAbdulSamadBMohdTaib,SMOUmemberof34years

“The welfare at SMOU is very good, especially the provision of SMOU Bursary awards for the members’ children. My two children received SMOU bursary awards for many years - from their Primary, Secondary to Junior College years. Now my children are grown up, having completed their tertiary education. I’m truly grateful to SMOU’s help.” -MrPongKimKit,SMOUmemberof20years

“At SMOU, welfare is well taken care of. I have forged friendships with many people in the same industry, watched SMOU members and staff grow, get married and have kids. We are a big, happy growing family.”-CaptainSofwan,SMOUmemberof40yearsandcurrentExComember

“I enjoy the welfare provided and events organised by SMOU.” -MdmSabariah,SMOUmemberof25years

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“WalkingwiththeDinosaurs”,heldon21December2013atGoldenVillageVivocity,attracted500SMOUmembersandtheirfamily.SMOUextendeditsgenerositybyinvitingsome230guestsfromtheWomen’sDevelopmentSecretariat(WDS)WeCareforUProjectforsinglemumsandtheirchildrenandmembersfromtheCatch-ChildrenandTeamCommunity　Hub.

sMou Movie speCial – walking with the dinosaurs!

Bargain hunting for New Year goodies.

Going to the movies are fun!

Sampling the best deals!

Happy is the shopper that finds the best deal.

Movies are great for family bonding.

Ontheearlymorningof5January2014,SMOUorganisedabusloadof70membersandtheirfamiliesforaone-dayLunarNewYearshoppingtrip toJohorBahru.ThehuntforLunarNewYeargoodieskickstartedwithatriptolocalproductshopsandAeonJusco, the largestmegamall inJohorBahru.Awell-spentfirstSundayof2014–spentinthecompanyofgoodfriendsandgettingthebestdeals.Whatagreatstart!

a great shopping experienCe


Recreation and General Benefits

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seniors travel to vietnaM sMou MeMbers' benefits at a glanCe

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3

Welfare Scheme

• Chaletsstayatsubsidisedrates

• UsageofthegolfingandrecreationfacilitiesattheOrchidCountryClubandArandaCountryClub by obtaining the Union’s CorporateMembershipPassatanominalrate

• LighthouseBistro–membersareentitledto20%discountonallala-carteitems(exceptpromotional items)whenyoupresentyourmembershipcard

• MemberscanenjoytheloyaltyprogramandLinkpointsthroughtheNTUCUCard

• DeathClaim• NTUCIncomeGroupInsurance• BursaryandScholarshipfor

Members’Children• HardshipAssistanceScheme• LongMembershipAward

2Social Activities

• AnnualFamilyDay• SocialNite• Mariners'Nite• FamilyConnection• SpecialEventsforChildren,

YouthandElderly

Foranyclarification,pleasecontactSMOUOneStopServiceCentreat63960123oremailtobooking@smou.org.sg.

• BirthdayVouchers

• Subsidiesupto90%forMarine-RelatedEducationProgrammes

• Seafarers'MedicalScheme


SMOU President Capt Robin Foo presenting a fruit hamper and the cheque to Mrs Bakar.

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union support goes all the wayOne of the most crucial components in dealing with the loss of a loved one or an illness is having the support of family and friends. SMOU understands that and seeks to ease the burden of its members and their families. With care and sensitivity, SMOU offers assistance in the filing of insurance claims and any related administrative matters. Over and above this, the union adds its personal touch.

Newsof thedemiseofMrAbuBakarHussinwasreceivedwithdeepsympathyandtheunionpromptlyhelpedthegrievingfamilysettle theinsuranceclaims.SMOUPresidentCaptainRobinFooandMsPhyllisfromtheMembershipDivision,paidahomevisittothewifeofthelateMrBakarandthreechildren,thechequefordeathclaimtohelpthemtideoverthisdifficultperiod.

InanothercaseTengkuMohammadEchmanwasdiagnosedwithastrokeaffectingtherightsideofhisbodythatlefthimunabletoworkduetothelossofsensation.TheSMOUmemberof16yearsiscurrentlyundergoingphysiotherapytreatmentatahospital.WhenCaptainRobinFoopresentedachequepayoutandhamperathisresidence,TengkuMohammadEchmanwasvisiblyencouragedandgrateful totheunionfor thefinancialandmoralsupport.

MeMber reCeives slf hardship grantIn thecaseofMrMohamedAminElamDin,aged63,whowent intoacomaandwashospitalised inParkwayEastHospital,theunionhelpedhisfamilytoapplyfortheSingaporeLabourFoundation(SLF)Hardshipgrant.Uponsuccessfulapplicationof theSLFgrant,MrAminwasawardedasumof$1,000.On6December2013,SMOU,representedbyPresident,CaptainRobinFoo,FirstVice-President,MrRahimJaffar,andunionstaffvisitedMrAmin,presentingthechequetohiswife.

Tengku Mohammad Echman together with SMOU President Capt Robin Foo.

TheSLFHardshipGrant isa lumpsumof$1,000giventofamiliesofunionmemberswhohavedied,sufferedfrompermanenttotaldisabilitiesorchronicillnessesorarevictimsoffireorflood.Recipientsforthegrantmustnothaveahousehold incomethatexceeds$1,500permonthor$400percapitaincome.

Reminder


STEP

1Under Member e-Services, go to Member Login* Those who are not yet a member, click on Register as New Member

You will receive an acknowledgement

for successful sign up.

Check your email for the URL to click to activate your account.

Upon clicking on the URL, follow the steps to successfully

complete　your application.

24/7 online serviCe for sMou MeMbers

The registration is a one timeapplicationprocess.Therangeofservices includes e-booking forchalets, golf cards and events,memberparticularsupdating,youcanalsorenewyourmembershipsubscriptionfeesonline!

Thise-Service,thefirstof itskindforalocalmaritimeunion,ismadeavailable toallSMOUmembers,24/7, as longas theysignup toactivatetheironlineaccount.Signuptodayin3easysteps!

Launched in September, every SMOU member will now be able to perform transactions online!

STEP

3Fill in the required fields. Check the box after reading and understanding the terms and conditions. Click submit.

STEP

2Click on Register as an E-Services User

renewal of your MeMbership fees for 2014Renew your SMOU membership today and receive an Electric Lunch Box or OTO Humidifier.• KindlycollectyourrenewalgiftattheSMOUOneStopServiceCentre whilestockslast.• SMOUreservestherightstosubstituteanyitemwithoutpriornotice.• Photosareforillustrationpurposesonly.

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Reminder


Set up by SMOU in 2001 to improve the welfare of seafaring members on board ships covered by the SMOU Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), the Seafarers’ Provident Fund (SPF) was administered and managed by Wavelink Thrift Pte Ltd, and co-managed by NTUC Thrift & Loan. However, NTUC Thrift & Loan had discontinued with the administration and management of the SPF and has since terminated SPF from 1 October 2012 onwards.

Salient Points on SPF Balance Withdrawals:

Submission Period Seven years with effect from 1 January 2013 to 1December2019.

Submission Requirements MembersarerequiredtosubmittheirrequestforSPFwithdrawalwiththerelevantdocumentations:

1. DulycompletedWithdrawalForm(canbedownloadedfromwww.ispf.org.sg)

2. CopyofNRIC/Passport(botholdandnewones)3. CopyofSeamanLogBook(s)4. Indicatemodeofpaymentas:

• “Cheque”forpersonalcollectionbymemberswhoarebasedinSingapore.

or• “TelegraphicTransfer”formemberswho

arebasedoverseas.ItiscompulsorytoprovideacopyoftheBankBook/Statement,clearlyshowingthenameofthebank,swiftcodeofthebank,member'snameandmember'sbankaccountnumber.

5. ProvideadditionaldocumentslikeBirth/Death/MarriageCertificateifpayoutistobemadeinthenameofthenominee/beneficiary.

have you ColleCted your spf?

Additional Information 1. ChargesforTelegraphicTransferwillbeimposedby

thebankandoffsetfromthepayoutmoney.2. Anadministrativefeeof2.8%approvedbytheSPF

AdvisoryCommitteeshallbedeductedfromtheSPFmoneyduetothememberbeforepayouttothememberorthemember’sproperclaimant.

Email: [email protected]

Post: WavelinkThriftPteLtd75JellicoeRoad#02-01WavelinkBuildingSingapore208738

Submission channels ThedulycompletedWithdrawalFormandalltherelevantdocumentationmaybesubmittedviatheavailablechannels:

Contact Details SPFAdministratoremail:[email protected]

No. of Members

Paid

Amount Paid (S$)

1,979 $4,219,355

Capt Amit Sadekar and Mr Subash Dorai Swamy Sarma collecting their SPF.

Witheffectfrom1October2012,theSPFisnowgovernedbytheSchemeofAdministrationtoprovideaclearandtransparentmechanismforthedissolutionanddistributionoftheSPFfunds.

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Subsidiary Companies and Business Divisions

OURVISIONTheNumberOneProfessional,DynamicandGrowingOrganisationForTheMaritimeCommunityAndBeyond.

Chart 1 – Officers to Be Trained on Simulator‐based Training

Chart 2 – Percentage Distribution of Simulation‐based Training Courses





Chart 1–OfficerstoBeTrainedonSimulator-basedTraining





Chart 2–PercentageDistributionofSimulation-based TrainingCourses

wavelink siMulation Centre in singapore BackinOctober2011,thegroundbreakingceremonysignifiedthestartofbuildingofWorkforceDevelopmentAgency(WDA)’sNationalContinuingEducationandTraining(CET)CampusWest.ItisnowknownastheDevanNairInstitute(DNI)forEmploymentandEmployability.TogetherwithDNI’svaluepropositionasa“vibranthabitatforcontinuouseducationandtrainingwhereourworkforceupgradetheirskills,employersfulfill theirmanpowerneedsandtrainingproviderssynergizetodeliverbest-in-classtraining”,WMIwasinvitedtosetupWavelinkSimulationCentre(WSC)withintheDNI.

WavelinkSimulationCentre(WSC)isscheduledtobeoperationalinMay2014.

Itwillbeacommonuserfacility,toservetheCBAcompanieswithSingaporeMaritimeOfficersUnion(SMOU)andotherfacilityusers,inpreparingforSTCW2010,andalsotoimprovethesafeoperationofships.WetoobelievethatWSCwillplayaveryimportantroleinnurturingourSingaporeanCoreinmaritimeindustry.

Macro Demand Analysis

Amanpowerdevelopmentsurveywasconductedand33companiesresponded.Theywereallowedtochoosemorethanonetrainingcourseandtheresultsshowedagoodspreadofcourses.Chart1suggeststhatthehighdemandlevelislikelytosustainfor4to5years,changesingeographicaleffectsnottakenintoconsideration.

Apositivesurveyresultindicatedhightrainingdemandonsimulation-basedtraining,asshowninChart2.

WMI

Key features

• NavigationBridgeSimulator,ElectronicChartDisplayInformationSystem(ECDIS)Simulator,EngineRoomSimulator(ERS),LiquidCargoHandlingSystem(LCHS)Simulator.

• EquipmentsinstalledcomplywithSTCW2010andhavethefunctionalitiestodeliverthetrainingneedsidentifiedbythevariousIMOmodelcourses.

• ThefunctionalitiesassociatedwithhighercapabilitieswithSTCWcomplianceisassociatedwithDNVClass“A”.


At theTNTAAdvisoryCommittee (TNTAAC)meetingheldonthe6December2013,CaptainYeowKokKean,ExecutiveDirectorofWavelinkMaritimeInstitute (WMI)gavecommitteemembersaheads-upontheprogressofWavelinkSimulationCentre(WSC), includingthefundingquantumapprovedbySMOUandSMTF.ThesimulatorvendorwillbeawardedbyWMIonbehalfofSMOU,andundertheadvicegivenbytheWSCTechnicalCommitteeandEvaluationCommittee.ThecommitteewasalsotoldthattheWSCwouldbeusedtoreinforceacommonformatofIndustrialBriefingwithmonthlyOpenHouseandRoadShowfornewintakeofTNTAcadets.

AsWSCisgearedtowardsitsopeninginMay2014,itwillbesynchronisedwiththecommencementofTNTA-7.MoreemphasiswillbeplacedonappliedlearningforTNTAcadets.

tnta aC Meeting

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These photos are for illustrative purposes only.

ChairmanofTNTAAC,CaptainAnthonyKhoo,andthecommitteemembersagreedthatthisisagoodapproach.Cadetswillbegivenmorehands-onsimulatortrainingtosupplementandreinforcetheory learnt.Theywillget toexperienceon-boardoperationscenariosbeforecarryingitoutinreallife.Comparedtoconventionaltraining,simulatorsofferamorestructuredmethodofbuildinghighlevelsofcompetence,bringingoutthebestineachcadet.

Amongothertopicsdiscussedatthemeetingwerecadetdiscipline and results from TNTA-5 and TNTA-6. ThecommitteewaspleasedtohearofcommendationgiventothequalityofTNTA-3cadet,ThaniarasuSannasi,whoputinalotofeffortintohisstudiesandpassedasaCOC3deckofficeronhisfirstattempt.


“The Sea Knows No Boundaries, So Should Your Future”

Aplace-n-trainprogrammethatenablesSingaporeans/PRstojointheMaritimeindustryasCoC(Class3)DeckOfficers.TheprogrammeisajointinitiativebySingaporeMaritimeOfficers’Union(SMOU),SingaporeWorkforceDevelopmentAgency(WDA),NTUC’sEmploymentandEmployabilityInstitute(e2i),andsupportedbySingaporeShippingAssociation(SSA)andshippingcompanies.

1. Steadyandgoodcareerprogression

2. Workinadynamicteamwithvariousnationalities

3. Bepartoftheglobaltransportationthatmovestheworld

4. Substantialleaveforpersonalandfamilyholidays

5. Opportunitytoexplorethesightsandsoundsoftheworld

6. AttractiveremunerationofS$7,500toS$25,000/monthasaCaptain

7. Developleadershipskillsandhandleassetsworthhundredsofmillionsofdollars

Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) Programme

7 REASONS to join the seafaring career:

TNTA Cadet Training (90% course fees sponsored)

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6 months Pre-sea Training 18 months Sea-time Training 7 months Preparatory Course & Exam


“Come For The Opportunity, Stay For The Challenge”

To register interest:　http://e2i.com.sg/individuals/job-opportunities/register-interest-for-maritime-industry/

TNTA-7 Recruitment & Selection Schedule

Event Date Time Venue

1stIndustrialBriefing 12Feb,Wed 10.00am2.00pm

DevanNairInstituteWestCampusHall

2ndIndustrialBriefing 20Feb,Thu 10.00am2.00pm

DevanNairInstituteWestCampusHall

3rdIndustrialBriefing 4Mar,Tue 10.00am2.00pm KampongUbiCC

EntranceTest,Interview&JobFair March2014 Shortlistedcandidates

willbenotifiedShortlistedcandidates

willbenotified

Pre-CourseBriefings April2014WavelinkSimulationCentre

inDevanNairInstituteTNTA-7CourseCommencement May2014

Venue Addresses

Devan Nair Institute80JurongEastStreet21

Singapore609607

Wavelink Building75JellicoeRoad

Singapore208738

Wavelink Simulation Centre

80JurongEastStreet21#06-03

Singapore609607

Kampong Ubi CC10JalanUbi

Singapore409075

WMI


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Visit us at: www.wavelink.com.sg/wmi

TrAiNiNg CAleNdAr

Course Title Date Duration Course Fee

PilotageExemption(LargeVessels)Course&Assessment

OnDemand 5Hrs $2808.75

PilotageExemption(LargeVessels)RenewalAssessment

OnDemand 2.5Hrs $1,472.32

PilotageExemption(SmallVessels)New

OnDemand 1Day $402.32

PilotageExemption(SmallVessels)Refresher


PortLimitTankerMaster(New) OnDemand 1.5Days $621.67

PortLimitTankerMaster(Refresher)


TugMaster(New) OnDemand 3Hrs $880.61

MaritimeResourceManagementCourse(MRM)**

13-15Feb12-14Mar16-18Apr

3Days $909.50

ShipSimulatorandBridgeTeamwork(BTM)

14-16Feb14-16Mar18-20Apr

3Days $1,070.00

MaritimeResource&BridgeTeamManagementCourse(MRM&BTM)

13-16Feb12-16Mar16-20Apr

5Days $1,605.00

ShiphandlingCourse(SH) OnDemand 3Days $1,284.00

ShipSafetyOfficerCourse(SSaO) OnDemand 2Days $642.00

SeniorOfficersLeadershipAssessmentProgram(SOLAP)

8-10Mar19-21Apr 3Days $2,675.00

FamiliarisationonOperationalUseofECDIS

17-18Feb10-11Mar14-15Apr

2Day $535.00

SafetyCultureforOptimumSafetyPerformance


ProficiencyinDesignatedSecurityDuties(SDSD)

26Mar 1Day $256.80

ProficiencyinSecurityAwareness(SAT)

27Mar 0.5Day $160.50

Course Title Date Duration Course Fee

ExperiencedTugMaster(Refresher)OnDemand 1.5Hrs $483.64

PassengerFerrySafety(New) OnDemand 1Day $309.23

PassengerFerrySafety(Refresher) OnDemand 4Hrs $241.82

PortLimitSpecialGrade(DeckOfficer)

OnDemand 3Days $471.87

BunkerSurveyingCourse OnDemand 2Days $337.05

OilSpillControl OnDemand 1Day $179.76

IMOModelCourse1.27-OperationalUseofECDIS**

17-21Feb10-14Mar14-18Apr

5Days $1,016.50

IMOModelCourse3.19-ShipSecurityOfficer(SSO)**

11-12Mar 2Days $642.00

IMOModelCourse3.20-CompanySecurityOfficer(CSO)**

11-13Mar 3Days $963.00

IMOModelCourse3.21-PortFacilitySecurityOfficer(PFSO)**

3-5Feb22-24Apr

3Days $963.00

ISM&ISPSInternalAuditor** 18-20Mar 3Days $1,284.00

ISMInternalAuditor** 18-19Mar 2Days $695.50

ISPSInternalAuditor** 19-20Mar 2Days $856.00

DesignatedPersonAshore(DPA)TrainingCourse

25-26Feb 2Days $749.00

MaritimeLabourConvention,2006AwarenessProgram(MLC)**

27Feb29Apr

1Day $321.00

FamiliarisationwithShippingTerms&MaritimeJargon


IntroductiontoRiskManagement OnDemand 1Day $272.85

February 2014 - アApril 2014

Maritime Courses

Maritime Introductory Courses

MPA Mandatory Courses

For MPA Mandatory Courses, please contact Mr Kevin Loh Tel:(65)63901651Fax:(65)62951121Email:[email protected]

For registration or enquiries, please contact: Mr Anthony Loh Tel:(65)63901648Fax:(65)62951121Email:[email protected]

**MCFsubsidiesavailableforeligiblecandidates

CourseFeesinclusiveof7%GST

lighthouse bistro whips up a Meal for stranded seafarers

LighthouseBistrowentaboveandbeyondthecallofdutytobringmuchappreciatedfestivecheerto22foreignseafarersstrandedonboardthebulkcarrierSeaUrchin.

ThevesselwasarrestedbyaGreekbankandtheseafarerswereleftinalimbowiththeirprovisionsrunninglowwhilewaitingfornewsofabuyout.

WhentheLighthouseBistroteamheardthattheircolleaguesfromtheSMOUIndustrialRelationsdepartmentwererespondingtotheseafarers’distresscall, theypromptlypreparedaspecialmealforthem.TocelebratetheChristmasseason,generousservingsofchickenham,roastchickenaswellasdelicioussnackssuchassamosas,onionringsandchocolateswerebroughtonboard.

“AlthoughtheLighthouseBistrowasswampedwith thefestivecrowd,wecouldnotturnablindeyetotheplightoftheseafarers.Wedidourbest toprepareafestivemeal for thestrandedseafarers,”saidChefEddie,ofLighthouseBistro.

Young SMOU committeemembersboardedthevesselwiththeChristmasmealon18December2013togetherwithrepresentativesfromSingaporeOrganisationofSeamenandtheInternationalLutheranSeafarers’Mission.

“We approached many organisations

via email to see if they could help us but none of them

offered concrete help except SMOU. When the Union went

onboard to reassure the crew, we felt very happy knowing that something

would be done for us. SMOU also brought along Christmas food which really cheered us up.“

-MrDennisGonzales,3rdOfficerworkingonboard

SeaUrchin

Officials from SMOU, SOS, the International Lutheran Seafarers’ Mission and the crew of Sea Urchin.

Seafarers tucking in to the delicious meal provided by Lighthouse Bistro.

ThewarmgesturebyLighthouseBistro,asocialenterpriseofWavelink,touched

theheartsofthoseonboardandliftedtheirspirits.

lighthouse


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