SMOU

15/06/2026

Rest is a right, not a privilege.

Minimum hours of rest are protected by the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) to keep you safe and alert at sea.

11/06/2026

Last weekend (6-7 June 2026), we hosted a learning journey at our Wavelink Maritime Simulation Centre (WMSC) as part of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA’s Voyage Beyond Exhibition at IMM.

We were honoured to welcome Murali Pillai, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport, who joined us on day one. On day two, our seafarer Yin Jinghong shared her journey as a 4th engineer at sea and what she loves most about life on board.

Maritime may not always be the first choice, but through stories like these, we hope more will begin to see the possibilities it holds, both at sea and beyond.

10/06/2026

Technology is transforming the maritime industry and our young mariners got a closer look at what lies ahead during our Young Mariners’ Networking event on 16 May 2026.

Through industry sharing and networking, participants gained insights into the innovations shaping the future of shipping.

Catch the highlights here: https://youtu.be/TwqWnAdoFD4?si=hkm0GWhElcUytUDW

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09/06/2026

This is what Family Day looks like at SMOU.

On 6 June 2026, we gathered at Universal Studios Singapore for our 75th Anniversary Family Day, bringing our members, families, beneficiaries and partners into one shared celebration.

We were honoured to be joined by our Guest-of-Honour, Minister Grace Fu, who spoke about the importance of community and the families who stand behind every member.

Guided by purpose, united in strength, we continue to grow together.

Here’s to more Family Days and more shared moments ahead!

View the full event photos here: https://www.smou.org.sg/resources/gallery

05/06/2026

Same job. Same ship. Not the same fit.

Female seafarers have long had to make do with boiler suits never designed for them. Now, the conversation is finally changing.

Watch 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵, in collaboration with the Singapore Shipping Association, Episode 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4BnNR0gp14&t=18s

03/06/2026

From AI shaping the future of maritime operations to conversations on compliance, mental health at sea, and building trust and resilience on board, our SMOU Shanghai Officers’ Seminar on 24 April 2026 brought our shipping community together for a thoughtful and timely discussion.

Catch the highlights below!

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02/06/2026

From celebration to connection, our SMOU Shanghai Nite and Wavelink CadetsPlus Graduation on 24 April 2026 brought together people and milestones that continue to shape our community.

Catch the highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaNwRgS2gPA

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29/05/2026

This May, our Editor’s Pick brings you stories of resilience, belonging and the realities of life at sea, from the wider labour movement to the personal journeys that shape our maritime community.

• 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
https://seavoices.org.sg/may-day-rally-2026-standing-together-through-stormy-waters/

• 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
https://seavoices.org.sg/from-presence-to-belonging-why-inclusion-in-maritime-is-strategy-not-charity/

• 𝐗𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐨, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤
https://seavoices.org.sg/xiong-zihao-what-the-sea-took-and-what-it-gave-back/

Explore this month’s Editor’s Pick and the stories shaped by life at sea.

28/05/2026

On 25 May 2026, we joined the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA ’s 𝘝𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 Exhibition at Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, where we spotlighted seafaring career pathways through our Tripartite Maritime Training Award (TMTA) programme.

Graced by Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, the exhibition launch marked a moment to reflect on how far Singapore’s maritime industry has come and the people behind its growth.

This progress has been shaped by strong tripartite collaboration, bringing together unions, employers and the government to support and uplift the maritime workforce.

We would also like to wish MPA a happy 30th anniversary, marking three decades of advancing Singapore’s maritime sector!

25/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Last Friday, 22 May 2026, we brought together our members, shipping partners and cadets our annual SMOU Manila Nite and the Wavelink CadetsPlus Graduation at Conrad Manila.

We also celebrated 114 Filipino cadets graduating from the CadetsPlus Programme, a milestone that reflects their resilience and commitment to a seafaring career. Moments like these remind us that wherever we are, we remain part of one SMOU family.

Stay tuned for the full coverage on SeaVoices.

View the event photos here: https://www.smou.org.sg/resources/gallery