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Valentine's Day 2017
14 February 2017

An enchanted evening awaited 30 SMOU members and their partners at Lighthouse Bistro on 14 February. Through the evening, they basked in the romantic ambience with heart-shaped balloons while enjoying a fine meal as a roving band serenaded each couple with love songs.

Lunar New Year Golf League 2017
07 February 2017

About 70 SMOU members played their best golf shots at the Lunar New Year Golf League at Orchid Country Club on 7 February. The weather turned gloomy halfway through the game but it did not affect the pleasant time that the members had. Everyone ended their day with a zealous lo hei tossing and a sum

SMOU Lunar New Year Luncheon and Hong Bao Presentation 2017
02 February 2017

An inclusive and eventful celebration took place at the Union’s annual Lunar New Year Luncheon and Hong Bao Presentation. Guest-of-Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) & Second Minister for Defence announced a S$1.2 million contribution by SMOU to encourage shi

1 Day Shopping Trip to Batam
14 January 2017

What better way to usher in the new year by going for some shopping and good food? Close to 120 SMOU members and their families did just that on 14 January with a trip to Batam to stock up on festive goodies. They also enjoyed a day of shopping and feasting on local cuisine.

SMOU 65th Anniversary Gala Dinner
25 November 2016

‘Growing Together With You’ – SMOU’s Gala Dinner embodied this statement at our 65th anniversary celebration with a crowd of 1,400 members, friends and international guests. Held on 25 November 2016 at Resorts World Sentosa, the event was graced by Minister Chan Chun Sing as the Guest-of-Honour, Man

Long Membership Awards Presentation 2016
02 November 2016

SMOU’s Long Membership Awards is an annual event which recognises and thanks our members who have been with the union through thick and thin. Members who reached the 10, 20 and 30 year membership mark were presented with tokens of appreciation by SMOU President Capt Robin Foo on 2 November at Lighth

Senior Citizens’ Trip onboard Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas
31 October 2016

Sailing the high seas onboard Royal Caribbean – Mariner of the Seas was truly a luxury voyage for close to 100 SMOU members and their families in October 2016. The 4-day cruise gave members access to a diverse range of activities and facilities, ensuring that everyone could have a relaxing and enjoy

Family Connection - Festive Celebration 2016
31 October 2016

It was a truly a festive celebration of Hari Raya and Deepavali for close to 90 SMOU members and their families on 22 October at the Family Connection event. Dressed in their traditional costumes, everyone had fun snapping their photos at the themed photobooth before enjoying a buffet dinner. Famili

SMOU Bursary & Scholarship Awards Presentation 2016
10 September 2016

A firm believer in supporting the education of members’ children, SMOU has been organising our Annual Bursary and Scholarship Awards Presentation since 1982. This year’s ceremony was held at NTUC Centre on 10 September where Speaker of Parliament, Mdm Halimah Yacob was the Guest-of-Honour. 22 Bursar

SMOU Annual Bowling Challenge 2016
27 August 2016

On 27 August, some 120 SMOU members and families together with colleagues and friends from the maritime community gathered at Orchid Country Club for a good time of bowling. Graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Tan Suan Jow, Director of Shipping Division at Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the even