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SMOU Movie Special 2017
23 December 2017

Amid all the festive atmosphere and high spirits during the year end, watching a movie is a simple way to enjoy some R&R during the holidays. About 550 SMOU members together with their families did just that. Armed with movie snacks, they caught Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at Vivocity GV on 23 D

Family Connection - Year End Celebration 2017
09 December 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, over 180 SMOU members and their families participated in the Family Connection – Year End Celebration held at Orchid Country Club on 9 December. The celebratory mood was clearly in the air as everyone dug into a buffet dinner with festive delights like Turkey and log cakes

Kids Holiday Programme - Pizza Making Workshop
25 November 2017

School’s out and it’s time for some fun! Our members and their children had an deliciously educational learning experience at the Pizza Making Workshop held at Harbourfront Centre Pizza Hut on 25 November. The session started with a tour of the kitchen and its operations, followed by the chance to

Long Membership Awards Presentation 2017
21 November 2017

The annual Long Membership Awards was held on 21 November at Lighthouse Bistro this year. Beyond a ceremony to congratulate members for their long years with SMOU, it is also about showing the union’s gratitude and appreciation, as well as a platform to recognise their solidarity as some had been wi

Young SMOU CSR Project at Batam
11 November 2017

Over the weekend from 11-12 November, a group of Young SMOU members visited Bestesda Orphanage in Batam, Indonesia, founded after the tsunami that took place in Aceh back in 2004. The volunteers spent the day at the orphanage, forming new friendships with the children, playing with them

Young Mariners' Networking 2017
08 November 2017

Over 120 enthusiastic youth participants joined a panel of guest speakers from the maritime industry in an afternoon of sharing on 8 November. Held at e2i, the bi-annual Young Mariners Networking event oversaw an exchange of candid views and enriching discussions between the TNTA cadets, students fr

Family Connection - Festive Celebration 2017
28 October 2017

Close to 90 members with their families gathered at Lighthouse Bistro on 28 October to have a great time enjoying the double celebration of Hari Raya and Deepavali. Some families came all dressed up in dazzling traditional outfits to immerse in the culture. There were delicious Indian and Malay fusi

Soap Making Workshop with White Cane Club
21 October 2017

Living out one of SMOU’s core values of ‘Caring and Sharing’, SMOU members came forward in the spirit of volunteerism to brighten the day of 20 visually impaired beneficiaries from the White Cane Club on 21 October. The beneficiaries learnt the process of soap-making at Lighthouse Bistro, assisted b

SMOU Bursary & Scholarship Awards Presentation 2017
14 October 2017

A good education and hard work will shape a better future. The efforts of over 50 of our members' children were recognised at the SMOU Bursary & Scholarship Awards Presentation held at e2i on 14 Oct where they received awards from Guest-of-Honour Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive of the Maritime and P

Lasting Power of Attorney Talk
20 September 2017

A talk on Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) was held on 20 September at SMOU to educate some 45 members on what an LPA is all about, the benefits of making one, and how to go about doing so. In addition, the speaker explained common misconceptions about having a will and an LPA, and members also lea