October–November 2010

seaMICA (P) 037/10/2009 Bi-Monthly Publicationvoices of the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union and Wavelink Co-operative

Dream Big, Learn Big CONTENTS

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3 SMOU & Wavelink Bursary/Scholarship Awards 18 Training Calendar 6 Recognising Seafarers on World Maritime Day 2010 20 Excuse Me, We Speak English 7 Tripartite MLC Forum 21 Third TNTA Programme Launches Out 8 Equipping and Empowering Women Leaders 22 SMOU Geared Up to Train ILO MLC 2006 23 More CadetsPlus Programmes in China and Philippines theIRfile lighthouse 10 Ishima CBA Renewal 11 ITF & International Shipping Spearhead an End to Piracy 24 Celebrate your Birthday at Lighthouse Bistro! 12 AET Rewards Good Performers 25 It’s Mee Goreng like Never Before! 13 More Members Attest to SPF’s Effectiveness 26 Chilean Wine Promotion membuzz 14 Bowled Over: Young SMOU turn up the heat 11 16 SMOU 59th Anniversary Dinner and Dance 17 SMOU turns 60 in 2011/ Renew your Membership for 2011 and Stand the Chance to Win!

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Dream Big, Learn Big SMOU & Wavelink Bursary/Scholarship Awards

It was that time of the year for students who performed well at their PSLE, ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels recognising students’ efforts and hard exams. A total of $15,000 was awarded to students with work as more than 70 recipients were outstanding academic results. rewarded with SMOU and Wavelink Dedicated to lifelong learning through education and self Co-operative’s bursaries and improvement, NTUC U Care has its very own “Scholarship & Bursary Top-up Scheme”. The scheme helps ease the scholarships at NTUC Downtown East burden on low-income members’ for forking out on their on 18 September 2010. children’s education.

On top of SMOU and Wavelink Co-operative Bursary and ome $53,350 worth of bursaries and scholarships Scholarship awards, each recipient also received a $100 were presented to students from Primary, Secondary, Popular Book Voucher and additional amounts of $50 to $300 SITC/ITE, Junior College, Polytechnic, and University depending on their level of study. levels. This year, in addition to the bursaries and scholarships, Wavelink Co-operative also gave away book awards to 15 SMOU President Capt Robin Foo and SMOU Executive outstanding students. Secretary, Ms Mary Liew were joined by Guest-of-honour, Member of Parliament, Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and NTUC 56 recipients of the bursary awards received some $33,500 Assistant Secretary-General, Mrs Josephine Teo, members in total. of the SMOU EXCO, the Selection and Welfare Committee, as well as guests from shipping communities and the families With added support from the NTUC U Care Fund, the total of the recipients at the event. number of awards this year were increased from 9 to 14 for

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Triple the Celebration! Nurul Amira ITE Student Mrs Josephine Teo shared how Singapore has been investing heavily on education – explaining that 3.5% of Singapore’s The 19 year old Information GDP is expended towards education, second only to the Communications student budget portioned for defense. She explained the importance was thankful that her of nurturing and recognising talents; investing not only on father, Mr Abdul Aleem Bin university or polytechnic students, but talents at all levels. Mohamad Ghouse had been a member of SMOU for nine Mrs Teo also highlighted the importance of producing special years and rejoiced that both talents, emphasising on innovation and not merely on static her siblings – 10 year old Nur education (literacy skills, science or mathematics). She added Syafiqah Bte Abdul Aleem, that the future of young Singaporeans should be developed and 23 year old Abdul Haffiz Nur Syafiqah Bte Abdul Aleem, Mdm Fetom holistically, and that the young should also learn how to Bin Abdul Aleem were Bte S. Omar, Nurul Amira Bte Abdul Aleem and Abdul Haffiz Bin Abdul Aleem master solving complex problems using innovation. receiving their book awards too. For her and her mother “Singapore has a world class education whereby children are Mdm Fetom Bte S. Omar, it was triple the celebration. not just academically inclined but are given opportunities to excel in Sports and the Arts.” “We are delighted to be receiving the Wavelink Bursary Book awards for the third time. This award is a good “Dream Big,” she tells the young. “Make Singapore a base testimonial and springboard to furthering my studies in for aspirations, and ultimately make Singapore a sparkling city Information Communication. it motivates me to work for the world to see.” and study even harder.” – Nurul Amira

“It’s always a joy for a parent to see a child performing Best Foot Forward, Please. well in school. But to have all three of them receiving Navjeev Singh book awards is a bonus and a privilege! I’m extremely JC Graduate proud of them, thankful and humbled by SMOU’s kind generosity.” – Mdm Fetom Bte S. Omar Graduating with 6As for his ‘A’ levels, the Anglo Chinese Junior College (ACJC) alumnus was the proud winner of a SMOU $1,500 Scholarship Award. He had also won an International Baccalaureate recently and would like to establish his Navjeev pictured with his parents, career in the civil service. Mr and Mrs Rabinder Singh – SMOU member for nine years “Receiving this scholarship is a fantastic morale booster for me! It’s nice to be recognised and my parents and I are very proud of this achievement. It’s an affirmation of the hard work and effort placed. This SMOU scheme spurs me and other young recipients to pursue even greater heights of academic and career excellence. My philosophy in life is to put my best foot forward in everything I do.” – Navjeev Singh Tan Khai Cher Darly, SMOU member of 31 years, and his family enjoy a chat with MP Josephine Teo seavoices newsletter 4 oct nov 2010 makewaves

More Storybooks for Regan CGI – My Kind of Art

Regan Lim Jing Tat Sim Yi Holy Innocent’s Primary School Singapore Polytechnic

Regan loves books and is an avid reader and collector of Sim Yi graduated with 17 storybooks. “This is my first points from his ‘O’ levels. time getting the book award Currently into his first year and i’m very happy that at Singapore Polytechnic, so many people were here Sim Yi intends to specialise today! My favourite subject and ply his trade in digital is English, and I love to read animation. books. i will definitely buy Mrs Josephine Teo awards Sim Yi more storybooks to add to His father, Mr Sim Jit Kiang his book prize my bookshelf.” – Regan Lim Danny, has been a member of

Proud father, Mr Ralph Lim, SMOU for 30 years. SMOU Member of 27 years “I’m proud that my son is is pictured here with his son, doing well despite being “I’ve been receiving the Wavelink Bursary Book Award Regan playful at times. I’m very glad for six years now. My sister, Sim See has also received that SMOU rewards children for academic achievements the award. As school materials can cost a fair bit, this and helps them realise their potential through bursary will be used to offset against it. my aim is to encouraging education.” – Mr Ralph Lim, Regan’s Father specialise in the digital animation industry. This award has certainly provided me the first step towards realising my dream!” – Sim Yi

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Recognising Seafarers on World Maritime Day 2010 Hamper Presentation Ceremony

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), together with the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) celebrated World Maritime Day (WMD), distributing hampers to ships in port through MPA’s welfare arm – the Singapore Mariner’s Club.

Guest-of-honour, MPA Chairman, Mr Lucien Wong presented hampers to some 30 representatives from the shipping industry. The rest of the hampers were distributed to the different vessels through their shipping agents.

his year’s hamper presentation “Seafarers are often out of touch was special as WMD not only with their families, friends, loved ones sought to increase the awareness and the wider world when out in the T SMOU President Capt Robin Foo with Second of the shipping industry, but pay tribute open sea. We recognise their many Officer of Asean Cableship Pte Ltd Lina Soho to seafarers for their unique and sacrifices and to show our appreciation important contributions to the global to seafarers for their dedication, MPA, Capt Foo concurred with Mr Wong’s shipping community in conjunction together with the local seafarer unions, remarks: “Indeed, we are extremely with the ‘Year of the Seafarer’ – this have been presenting gift hampers to glad to be able to reach out in gratitude year’s theme for WMD. ships that call at our port every World to seafarers through the gift of Maritime Day since 2003,” said Mr hampers. It’s a small token for all their As a goodwill gesture, hampers in Wong. efforts and hard work. Truly, they are the form of goodie bags containing the real, unsung heroes of the shipping foodstuffs, caps, VCDs and magazines SMOU, one of the co-sponsors for the industry.” were distributed to approximately 600 hampers, attended the celebration and ships and 12,000 seafarers through 30 was represented by its President, Capt A cheque of $100,000 was presented ship representatives on 23 September Robin Foo. as well by MPA Chief Executive, Mr at the Maritime House in Singapore Lam Yi Young to four seafarer missions Mariner’s Club. in support of their good work.

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TRIPARTITE MLC FORUM THUMBS UP FOR BILLS OF RIGHTS FOR SEAFARERS

“Are we doing enough to promote Maritime Academy (SMA), Ms Liew illustrated one such initiative which encourages Singaporeans to take up and encourage career and skills seafaring as a career. The TNTA programme aims to train 60 development in the maritime sector for Singaporean cadets over the next three years. Singaporeans?” The benefit of the MLC, she explained, is that it is a simple, fair and easy to understand minimum standard for seafarers, his was the question posed to the audience by which provides clear and defining guidelines on ship SMOU Executive Secretary Ms Mary Liew owners’ responsibilities to their Tat the Tripartite Forum on seafarers. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) at the Straits Times Index ”With the tripartite support, (STI) Auditorium on 21 July 2010. we can be assured that ratifying the MLC will facilitate Highlighting SMOU’s concerns the creation of a socially in two main areas: ‘Manning and responsible shipping industry, Career and Skill Development’, which will in turn provide and ‘Opportunities for Seafarers’ comprehensive protection for Employment’, Ms Liew questioned more than 1.2 million seafarers if there are sufficient personnel the world over,” Ms Liew for the safe, efficient and secure underscored. operation of ships.

“Are our seafarers exposed to excessive work hours and not given sufficient time to rest? Most of the accidents that happen on board, could they be due to fatigue faced by our seafarers?” she asked. SMOU ES Mary Liew, sharing the union’s perspectives on MLC 2006 Addressing the career and skills development of Singaporeans to encourage them to take up seafaring careers, Ms Liew urged and appealed for a legislation mandate of one cadet training berth per Singapore- registered vessel for Singaporeans.

In furtherance to her appeal, Regulation 2.8 of the ILO MLC was cited. It states that “Each member shall have national polices to promote employment in the maritime sector and to encourage career and skill development and greater employment opportunities for seafarers domiciled in its territory.”

In the Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) – a collaborative joint effort between NTUC’s Employment & Employability Institute (e2i), the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU), Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Singapore Tripartite Panelists from MOM, MPA, SSA, NOL and SMOU

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Equipping and Empowering Women Leaders

Women unionists, including haired by NTUC Vice President, Ms Nora Kang, the women’s dialogue involved Minister in Prime SMOU members Ms Doris Cheow, CMinister’s Office, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, and NTUC Ms Jean Koh, Ms Kellyn Hoe, Ms Deputy Secretary-General Mdm Halimah Yacob. Maria Machedonia, Ms Pauline Ng, During the dialogue, ES Mary Liew and SMOU women Ms Vivienne Tan and ES Mary Liew were empowered to confidently tap on their leadership came together for an all-inspiring, potentials and challenged to be agents of positive change motivating and invigorating day at the within their organisations. Women’s Leadership Summit at Amara The one day interactive conference which featured topics hotel on 17 September 2010. like ‘Communication Strategies from Today's Successful Women’ and ‘Re-igniting One’s Passion, Purpose and Performance’ equipped many with useful strategies and skills to drive change, and enhance professional and personal goals in order to create sustainable results.

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Women’s Leadership Summit 2010: Women and Leadership in Society

Seavoices approached the SMOU ladies to find out which sessions left deep impressions on them:

On the Summit: On key learning points:

“I would like to thank NTUC WDS for organising this “We have seen how effective communication skills very impactful and beneficial summit for all our women are vital in this business world. Mrs Lim Hwee Hua is members. This has helped equip us with practical skills a great example. If you have a passion for something, to enhance and revitalise our passion and mission. Mrs follow your instinct and you can achieve happiness and Lim hwee hua inspired us with her heartfelt sharing. success no matter how small you are. identify your In her, we have an exemplary role model for women strong points and develop it into a skill for success!” – everywhere.” – Ms Mary Liew, SMOU Ms Pauline Ng, SMOU Member Executive Secretary and Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) 1st Vice President

“The talks were very inspirational, light hearted and On lasting impressions: entertaining. We feel motivated and hope to develop our potential further.” – Ms Kellyn Hoe, SMOU Member “The mount Everest team did a great job. They’ve shown how teamwork is important for success and are a shining example for many of us to follow. If you have the drive, passion and perseverance you can achieve On impactful sessions: great things.” – Ms Maria Machedonia, SMOU Member

“The sessions by Dr Low Guat Tin (Re-igniting One’s Passion, Purpose and Performance) and ms Sherena mistri-Yiannouka (Communication Strategies from Today's Successful Women) left the deepest impressions.” – Ms Jean Koh, SMOU Member

“Both of them delivered their points very well and we hope to tap on the techniques imparted to us. Dr low’s speech was especially touching and close to our hearts.” – Ms Doris Cheow, SMOU member

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Ishima CBA Renewal Stronger Ties – Members' BOON

(L–R) Mr Terence Tan, Mr Gwee Guo Duan, Capt Saverio Leboffe and Mr Venkatasubramanian Sundar

It only takes a common goal to see any “Having spent more than 35 years at sea gives me a agreement sealed. better understanding on the life of regular seafarers. It is vital that our passion towards improving and SMOU and Ishima Private Limited shared that common supporting seafarers continue and that our seafarers goal – the interest and welfare of its seafarers, when they are aware that they are constantly well cared for. With met to renew the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) this renewal contract signed, it also reinforces our between them for another two years. support for what SMOU has done thus far.”

There to seal the CBA was Ishima Deputy Fleet Director – Capt Saverio Leboffee, Deputy Fleet Director & Safety & Safety Crewing Director, Capt Saverio Leboffe, Manager Crewing Director Fleet Personnel, Mr Venkatasubramanian Sundar, SMOU IR Manager, Mr Gwee Guo Duan and IR Officer, Mr Terence Tan. Signed on 15 September 2010, the CBA which covers benefits such as the Seafarers’ Provident Fund (SPF) and Seafarers’ Medical Scheme (SMS) further reinforces the good relationship SMOU has with Ishima.

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Ishima CBA Renewal ITF & international shipping Stronger Ties – Members' BOON Spearhead An end to piracy

International shipping organisations rallied together on World Maritime Day, to present a petition against piracy.

are being endangered – as are the oceans due to risks of fuel spill from grenade attacks – a situation which is simply unacceptable. The call for action was for a realistic, In conjunction with the joint statement coordinated response to piracy: for from organisations who had organised more resources, for more naval action, the piracy campaign – BIMCO, ICS, for proper prosecutions of the guilty IFSMA, IMEC, IPTA, Intercargo, and support for the innocent – both InterManager, International Group of onboard ships and on land in Somalia. P&I Clubs, INTERTANKO, ISF, ITF, IUMI and SIGTTO, ITF GS David Cockroft “While we greatly appreciate the called upon governments for greater efforts of governments and their navies political will to fight piracy. to protect merchant shipping, we think The ‘end piracy’ petition which we need a new strategy and additional garnered some 920,000 signatures “The seas and those who use them military resources. Governments must from the international shipping are facing a crisis. A crisis caused really wake up to the enormity of the industry spread over 185 countries by steadily increasing, seemingly problem,” said Mr Spyros. was possible through the coordinated unstoppable piracy. That piracy is efforts of the International Transport endangering the lives of thousands SMOU and its Executive Committee Workers’ Federation (ITF) and its trade of seafarers a day, endangering stands alongside ITF and demands union affiliates. the wellbeing of their families, and that greater protection be given to endangering world trade. its members. Capt Robin Foo, SMOU On 23 September 2010, Mr Spyros President, stressed that, “We must do Polemis, President of the International I said that this crime wave seems more for seafarers who pass through Shipping Federation (ISF) together with unstoppable. But it needn’t be. We the waters off the coast of Somalia. For ITF General Secretary David Cockroft believe that it is preventable. If there is every day that seafarers pass through handed the petition to the Secretary the political will to do so.” the area, they receive a small bonus General of the International Maritime to their basic wages. No amount of Organisation (IMO), Mr Efthimios money or compensation is enough Mitropoulus in London, marking the for the dangers that our seafarers are industry’s stand against piracy. exposed to. There must be more that can be done.” Since the crisis began in 2008, over 1,500 seafarers have been taken The ‘end piracy’ petition demonstrated hostage by Somali pirates, often for that the international community can months at a time and in truly awful no longer afford to sit on its hands conditions. Some 354 people are being and cede control of vital seaways to held; violent attacks are being launched criminals. almost daily, and on some days, every few hours; tens of thousands of ships Piracy must end now!

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AET Rewards Good Performers

Despite a gloomy economic climate, AET Shipmanagement weathered through the financial year 2009/2011 reasonably well and remained profitable

hen conducting their annual sea staff performance and salary review exercise, the company approached its review on the basis of performance, Wrewarding its staff for their efforts and contribution to the success of the business; recognising those who were highly motivated and who put in hard work under a tough and challenging environment.

With those considerations, AET awarded its bonuses and salary increments according to performance ratings.

Performance bonuses • Performance rating 1 – three months’ salary bonus for both officers and ratings • Performance rating 2 – two months’ salary bonus for both officers and ratings • Performance rating 3 – one month’s salary bonus salary for both officers and ratings

Salary increases • Performance rating 1: 6% performance increment • Performance rating 2: 4.5% performance increment • Performance rating 3: 3% performance increment

While bonuses were paid in September 2010 to sea staff with a performance rating of three and above, salary increases, which was effective 1 April 2010, were backdated and paid out to officers according to their performance rating.

In order to promote fairness and consistency, the bonus payments were standardised across the harmonised fleet. New sea staff who had fewer than six months of active service were not eligible for a bonus.

“I would like to thank you all for your hard work and contribution to AET during 2009/10. I look forward to working with you all over the months ahead and to your continued contribution to safer operations and the continued success of AET.” – Mr Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, GVP / Executive Director, AET Shipmanagement

“AET works very closely with SMOU. We appreciate AET’s efforts in rewarding our members’ performances and look forward to achieving greater milestones through synergistic bipartite relations.” – Mr Gwee Guo Duan, SMOU IR Manager

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More Members Attest to SPF’s Effectiveness

SMOU Members continue to give their feedback about the Seafarers’ Provident Fund (SPF) and how it had served them and their families well in retirement as financial safety nets and alternative means of savings.

With 4,000 new members in the first half of 2010 and counting, the scheme is gaining more momentum as more seafarers come to hear about it and the benefits it has to offer.

“Although the amount it is may sufficient to seem insignificant return see through at the at the time my family’s time of sailing, SMOU of retirement. needs and provides SPF has offers a sizeable for an excellent job!prompt and a proven Mr Romualdo Panganiban Gonzales helpful customer track record – Mr Romualdo PanganibanThank Gonzales, you so much Second and Officer bestservice. regards.” and Kudos to them

Let’s see what other about the scheme: members have to say “SPF is beneficial “The nationalities to seafarers SPF has been as seafarers of all especially a great at the time get their since I help to me, of their retirement. money my was unemployed that the I six to eight during funds were must admit Singapore month course to paying for my daughter’shandy whenwedding.” Polytechnic. stint at it came organising the – Mr Pradeep Kumar Chaturvedi, Senior some Presently i are of my course am Electrical Engineer sailing onboard mates who vessels non-Singapore and persuading Flag members of SMOU them “I strongly to become urge seafarers – Mr .” SPF scheme to A.L. Roman Simpson, Radio Officer so that join in the from it they too the way that can benefit and so many others.”it has benefitted me -– Mr Aung Kyaw Aye, Electrical Engineer

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Bowled Over: Young SMOU turn up the heat

(CA) shipping companies, eams from Collective Agreement SMOU members, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, (YNTUC) were SMOU (YSMOU) and Young NTUC Young Bowling T in SMOU’s hard fought Annual racking up the pin falls Challenge 2010 at Ehub! Orchid Bowl @ Downtown East. event is aimed at building Organised by the YSMOU, the annual relationships amongst and lasting bipartite and tripartite stronger shipping employers, invited representatives from the government, friends within the maritime union members, families and community. Guest-of-honour, YNTUC Executive Secretary, Mr Steve Tan credited Capt Robin Foo presents It was definitely not short on SMOU for their role in membership a token of appreciation to SMOU recruitment: “Through the years, YNTUC Executive Secretary, excitement as bowlers treated in membership Mr Steve Tan maintains its active role to see spectators to a buffet of “high-fives, recruitment. It is heartening including spares, strikes, doubles, turkeys, more maritime professionals both managers and senior management and four- and five-baggers”. supporting the union, thus broadening the maritime network.

more youth SMOU members, "It is just as heartening to note that sea, still make it a point to visit who incidentally are sailing out at in YSMOU activities whenever the union office and participate they are available during their short shore-leave stints.” on th since 2006, the event Currently into its 5 year running of 25 teams competing in the 11 September saw the participation spirit of sportsmanship and friendly competition.

Mr Yeow Meng Heng and his family have been actively participating in SMOU Bowling Challenges for the past five years Young SMOU in a nutshell events to build relations, Young Apart from organising tripartite role in the community, and SMOU continues to play an active Team in the Maritime Industry aims to be an outstanding Youth adopted charity, Henderson by paying regular visits to the union’s a cohesive and vibrant Youth Senior Citizens Home, and building Work, and Play well. Team by helping young mariners to Live,

Mr Asri Bin Asman is all smiles as he receives his champion's trophy from Capt Foo

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Team Young NTUC

Individual High Series – Results Men’s Category Champion: Asri Bin Asman Team Event YNTUC Team Asri from Champion: YNTUC (Bernard Lian / 1st Runner up: Toh Heng Leong Bin Asman / Steven Low / Jamari Bin from SMOU member team Mohamed) 2nd Runner up: M Ravikumar 1st Runner up: SMOU member (Alvin from SMOU member team Yeow / *Yeow Yeow / Angela Tan / Felicia Meng Heng) Individual High Series – 2nd Runner up: SMOU member (Khoo Ladies’ Category Wong Soon Meng / Boo Jin / Eric Tan / Champion: Felicia Yeow Richard Tan) from SMOU member team 1st Runner up: Angela Tan Union Category from SMOU member team High Game Men’s Champion: 2nd Runner up: Winnie Yong Asri Bin Asman, YNTUC from Columbia Shipmanagement High Game Lady’s Champion: Pte Ltd Lalithal Vayloo, (Team name: WAF Ladies)

Company Category Winners each received a trophy and High Game Men Champion: shopping voucher. Tay Cheng Peow, Belships Management (Singapore) Congratulations to Pte Ltd all winners! High Game Ladies Champion: Vanessa Boon, NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd

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Passport to 60th anniversary celebrations Get All Excited for an Extraordinary Night of Delight

SMOU 59th Anniversary Programme Highlights Dinner & Dance Guest-of-Honour: Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister, Date: 16 December 2010 (Thursday) Prime Minister's Office Venue: Orchard Grand Ballroom, Orchard Hotel • Launch of SMOU Rate: SMOU member – $20 60th Anniversary 2011 *Spouse/Partner – $30 • Door Gift

• Dinner * Please refer to the booking form for more details. • Lucky Draw • International Entertainment membuzz SMOU SMOU turns 60 in 2011 59thAnniversary

Dinner & Dance It’s our diamond jubilee! A year filled with exclusive events and exciting activities lined up especially for you – our members. th Be part of our 60 Anniversary Celebrations! Watch out for it in our next issue (Dec/Jan 2011) of SeaVoices.

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Renew your Memberships for 2011! And stand the chance to WIN an iPhone 4!

In conjunction with SMOU’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations, SMOU has a nice surprise awaiting its members. It’s our way of saying, The first 1,500 members who renew their “Thanks for staying with us.” memberships for year 2011 will each receive a scratchcard revealing a renewal gift. – Collection period and availability of gifts from December 2010 to March 2011 or while stocks last. That’s right! SMOU is giving away a whole bunch of – Collection point for Renewal Gifts is at SMOU’s ONE Stop gifts including iPhone 4s, Tefal Chef De France Wokpans, Service Centre. Tefal Cooklight Stewpots, Philips Steam Irons, and $100 –  SMOU reserves the right to substitute an item without worth of shopping vouchers when you renew your prior notice. membership today!

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Training Calendar (November 2010 – January 2011)

MARINE COURSES (including 7% GST) Course Title Date Duration Course Fee Course Title Date Duration Course Fee MPA Mandatory Courses Pilotage Exemption (Large On Demand 5 hrs $2,675.00 Experienced Tug Master On Demand 1.5 hrs $460.10 Vessel) Course & Assessment (Refresher) Pilotage Exemption (Large On Demand 2.5 hrs $1,401.70 Passenger Ferry Safety (New)** On Demand 1 Day $294.25 Vessel) Renewal Assessment Pilotage Exemption On Demand 1 Day $383.06 Passenger Ferry Safety On Demand 4 hrs $230.05 (Small Vessel) New** (Refresher) Pilotage Exemption On Demand 3 hrs $333.80 Port Limit Special Grade On Demand 3 Days $449.40 (Small Vessel) Refresher (Deck Officer)** Port Limit Tanker Master On Demand 1.5 Days $591.70 Bunker Surveying Course** On Demand 2 Days $321.00 (New)** Port Limit Tanker Master On Demand 4 hrs $255.70 Oil Spill Control** On Demand 1 Day $171.20 (Refresher) Tug Master (New) On Demand 3 hrs $837.80

Maritime Courses Maritime Resource 8–10 Nov 3 Days $909.50 IMO Model Course 3.19 1–2 Nov 2 Days $642.00 Management Course (MRM) 10–12 Jan (Ship Security Officer)** 18–19 Jan

Maritime Resource & Bridge 8–12 Nov 5 Days $1,605.00 IMO Model Course 3.20 1–3 Nov 3 Days $963.00 Team Management Course 10–14 Jan (Company Security Officer)** 18–20 Jan

IMO Model Course 1.27 6–10 Dec 5 Days $1,284.00 IMO Model Course 3.21 7–9 Dec 3 Days $963.00 (Operational Use of ECDIS) (Port Facility Security Officer) **

Senior Officers Leadership 22–24 Nov 3 Days $2,942.50 ISM & ISPS Internal Auditor 9–11 Nov 3 Days $1,284.00 Assessment Programme 18–20 Jan 25–27 Jan (SOLAP)

IMO Model Course 1.22 10–12 Nov 3 Days $1.070.00 ISM Internal Auditor 9–10 Nov 2 Days $695.50 (Ship Simulator and Bridge 12–14 Jan 25–26 Jan Teamwork)

Shiphandling Course 10–12 Nov 3 Days $1,284.00 ISPS Internal Auditor 10–11 Nov 2 Days $856.00 12–14 Jan 26–27 Jan

Bunker Cargo Officer Course Dec Full Time $2,675.00 Powered Pleasure Craft Driving On Demand 2 Days $321.00 Part Time Licence (PPCDL)

Maritime Introductory Courses Familiarisation of 18–19 Jan 2 Days $749.00 Designated Person Ashore 28–29 Dec 2 Day $749.00 IMO Convention (DPA) Training Course

Familiarisation on Operational 6–7 Dec 2 Days $535.00 Maritime Labour Convention, 13 Dec 1 Day $280.00 Use of ECDIS 2006 Awareness Programme

Safety Culture for Optimum 4 Jan 1 Day $272.85 Familiarisation with Shipping On Demand 1 Day $272.85 Safety Performance Terms & Maritime Jargon

Ship Security Awareness 26 Nov 1 Day $171.20 Introduction to Risk On demand 1 Day $272.85 Course Management

Course Fees inclusive of 7% GST ** Course approved for SPUR Subsidy Visit us at: www.wavelink.com.sg/wmi

For registration or enquiries, please contact: For MPA Mandatory Courses, please contact Ms Christina Tey Mr Tan Chee Peng Mr Kevin Loh Ms Rebecca Gomes Tel: (65) 6390 1648 Tel: (65) 6390 1651 Tel: (65) 6874 7782 Tel:(65) 6874 7782 Fax: (65) 6295 1121 Fax: (65) 6295 1121 Fax: (65) 6874 7666 Fax: (65) 6874 7666 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Excuse Me, We Speak English WMI’s Deck Cadet Programme in Nantong, China

Six months into the programme, the deck cadets successfully completed their pre-sea training which was marked with a closing ceremony on 27 August 2010.

One of the hurdles and highlights for most of the cadets besides learning the know-hows of working onboard ships was having In collaboration with to pick up the English Language. As the programme was conducted in Singhai Marine Services (S), English by WMI trainers, the Chinese cadets had difficulty understanding Wavelink Maritime Institute the lectures – their language proficiency levels prior to the course were confined to basic reading and comprehension with minimal conversational (WMI) started a Deck Cadet skills. To overcome their fear and the “culture shock” that they may Programme in Nantong, encounter when they go for their sea services onboard ships, English teachers from Singhai conducted intensive lessons in the mornings China on 1 March 2010, and evenings over and above their classes. This helped tremendously training some 14 promising in building self confidence among the trainees as they progressed youth, who would qualify as throughout the programme. Certificate of Competency It was with this air of confidence and sense of achievement that permeated (CoC) Class 3 Deck Officer, the atmosphere during the closing ceremony as each cadet went up to receive his certificate. Everyone had a part to play in the journey of a deck after six months of pre-sea cadet. training, followed by 18 months of sailing experience With a tone of anticipation in his graduation speech, deck cadet, Hou Ru and upon passing the final Bao Sampson said, “We hope to put to exams. good use what we have learned in the classroom when we go onboard the ships. We must continue to adopt a positive learning attitude and observe safety onboard ships. This is just the beginning of our new journey and we have much to look forward to”.

WMI and Singhai Marine wish the deck cadets a safe, exciting voyage and look forward to seeing them again soon. Bon Voyage.

seavoices newsletter 20 oct nov 2010 WMI

Third TNTA Programme Launches Out

One was a relief teacher; another a safety fireman. There were also a sales and services manager, a crane operator and many others. They came from different walks of life, majority of them in their 20’s, with a few matured ones. These students, 25 of them, formed the 3rd batch of the Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) Programme.

Students will undertake six months of pre-sea training, Thanks to Singapore Workforce followed by 18 months of shipboard learning at sea Development Agency (WDA), before returning to complete a four and a half month SMOU, Employment and preparatory programme and two months of Standards of Employability Institute (e2i), Singapore Shipping Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) courses. Association (SSA) and shipping companies who provided The programme will end with the Class 3 Deck Officer the funding which included training allowances and stipend Certificate of Competency (CoC) examination assessed by during the period of the programme, these young cadets the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). are given a chance to pursue The certification will qualify them to work seafaring careers. Under onboard international vessels. WMI’s capable hands, the TNTA programme will transit At their first briefing, held on 17 September 2010 safely and efficiently as the at the Wavelink Building, Wavelink Maritime 3rd batch of TNTA cadets Institute (WMI) Course Commander, Capt begin their journey together. Menon, delivered a short briefing to set the pace for the TNTA programme and to facilitate administrative matters.

Besides giving an overview of the programme schedule and training modules, WMI set the ground rules at the onset with regards to core values such as good habits, exemplary behaviour and obligations as a deck cadet under the TNTA programme. The 3rd run of TNTA programme, lasting 30.5 months, conducted by WMI will kickstart its first phase at 10 Winstedt Road, (formerly Monk’s Hill Secondary School).

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the Industry Preview and the interviews as well as those working behind the scenes for making this possible. We’ll also ensure that the progress of the TNTA programme will proceed smoothly for all involved.” Bernard Song, General Manager WMI

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SMOU Geared Up To Train ILO MLC 2006

From SMOU’s standpoint, equipping the trainers to train the shipping community in Singapore is the most effective way to prepare the industry to tackle the challenges when the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 takes effect. Mr Larry Chan (2nd from right)

With that sense of urgency, SMOU made a commitment to The most meaningful experience for Larry was the opportunity further enlarge its base of trainers certified to train maritime to be able to participate and finally see the ratification of the labour inspectors in the application of the ILO MLC 2006 by MLC 2006 take place after nearly three years of discussion. commissioning Larry Chan to undergo a two-week course at the ILO International Training Centre (ITC) on 30 August 2010. “Personally, it was humbling because i attended the February 2006 MLC Conference whereby all the parties The ILO ITC in Turin, one of the biggest training centres present agreed to promulgate the mlC 2006 and now outside ILO’s headquarters in Geneva, was the training having to come over to iTC-ILO Turin to be one of the venue for the ILO MLC 2006 course which attracted some participants to be trained as a trainer to ensure that the 20 representatives from the labour ministry, maritime maritime industry in Singapore is well versed and well authorities, maritime organisations, shipping associations prepared to meet up to the expectations of the mlC and shipping companies hailing from Panama, Italy, when it comes into force soon.” Argentina, Brazil, Finland, Russia, South Africa, China, Denmark, Nigeria, Seychelles, Malaysia and Singapore. In his capacity now as a certified ILO MLC 2006 trainer, Larry hopes to first brief SMOU’s management on the importance The training provided a good level of understanding of the of the MLC so that this can be passed on to the maritime MLC 2006, its key concepts as well as its implications and community at large in Singapore. practical application in the professional activity of maritime labour inspectors, including knowledge of the Guidelines for “The MLC 2006 is really a ‘Bill of Rights’ for Seafarers all flag State inspections and Guidelines for Port State Control over the world. We wish to thank especially those who Officers carrying out inspections under the convention. have been in the forefront – Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry ILO initiator of the MLC, Mr Bruce Carlton, Chairman of During the course, participants were given opportunities the mlC 2006 Conference and also representing the to explore various teaching methods and gained hands- Government Group, Mr Brian Orrell, Nautilus, representing on experience in the use of the training package and the the iTF and the Seafarers group, mr Dierk lindemann, management of training activities through role plays. German Shipowners Association, representing the These methods of instruction helped participants apply the Shipowners group, and all the participants of the mlC convention in real ways. At the end of the sessions, trainees 2006 Conference held in February in Geneva, Switzerland, were able to use the mastery of knowledge, skills and who gave their overwhelming support to this momentous attitudes gained to adapt the training materials to their own and groundbreaking Convention.” national laws and relevant local practices; organise, manage, facilitate, monitor and evaluate training activities for maritime SMOU is all geared up to train shipping companies – labour inspectors from their respective country level. “Be prepared for the MLC 2006”.

seavoices newsletter 22 oct nov 2010 WMI

More CadetsPlus Programmes in China & Philippines

In conjunction with SMOU’S 60th Anniversary Celebration

The CadetsPlus Programme was successfully conducted both in China and the Philippines since 2007; adding value to many Chinese and Filipino cadets and shipping companies

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) shipping companies contributing to the Singapore Maritime Training Fund (SMTF) are eligible to utilise the SMTF for their cadets’ participation.

For 2011, Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI) is scheduled to conduct the CadetsPlus Programme both in China and the Philippines from 4 to 29 April 2011 and WMI looks forward to the esteemed The initiative provides cadets with 2 to 27 May 2011 respectively. support of shipping companies for a one month Pre-Sea Preparatory yet another successful CadetsPlus Training, which takes place after their A SMOU Member’s Night cum Programme in China and the formal maritime education and before Graduation Ceremony will be held in Philippines in 2011. joining a ship. Shipping companies China and the Philippines at the end of who have already completed their own the CadetsPlus Programme. selection for the year can send their cadets for the programme if they have More information will be released to yet to join the ships. shipping companies and published in subsequent issues of SeaVoices.

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