Singapore Maritime Training Fund (SMTF)

Singapore Maritime Training Fund (SMTF)

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

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

Benefits of the SMTF and Collective Training

• Affordability – cost efficient from collective training with industry partner
• High Investment Yield – improves commercial business with well trained officers
• Professional – training programs are meticulously scrutinized and approved by industry partners
• Quality – quality seafarers means Zero Accidents, Pollution and Fatalities

Achievements of SMTF as at March 2013

• Some $4.1m have been spent on training
• 5726 cadets and officers have been trained
• More than 25 shipping companies have benefited
• Training conducted across the region in 6 countries

*All figures indicated above are correct as at 31 Mar 2013

More information on SMTF can be found in the SMTF brochure

Contact Details

SMTF Administrator @email: smtf@wavelink.com.sg