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Members' Course Subsidies

Depending of the length of membership, member can claim up to max 70% (capped at max S$200) subsidies of the course fee when they attend any course that is conducted by Wavelink Maritime Institute.

Subsidy application must be submitted before or not latest than 30 days of the course commenced.

Membership Length:

Up to 3 yrs : 30%

Abv 3 – 5 yrs : 50%

Abv 5 yrs : 70%

Cap to max. $200 subsidy per course per member

For a list of upcoming course calendar, you may click here.

UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme)

As NTUC members, members who not sponsored by their employers can enjoy 50% unfunded course fee subsidies, capped at $250 each year when they sign up for the below courses supported under UTAP.

Conducted by Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA)

Class 1 & 2 (Master & Chief Mate) Deck Officer Certificate of Competency

Deck Officer Class 3 Certificate of Competency

Preparatory Course for Class 1 CoC (Deck) Orals

CoC Class 1 Orals Preparatory Course for Engineers

Class 1 & 2 (Chief & 2nd) Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency

Class 1 & 2 Combined Part A (Engineer Officer) Certificate of Competency

CoC Class 5 Marine Engineer Officer (Graduate Mechanical Engineer)Preparatory)

Class 5 Marine Engineer Officer (MEO) Preparatory

Medical First Aid Onboard Ship

Medical Care Onboard Ship

Navigation Control Course

Tanker Familiarization Course

Advanced Oil Tanker Safety

Advanced Chemical Tanker Safety

Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Safety

Basic Safety Training Course

Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Advanced Fire Fighting Course

Shipboard Training and Assessment Course

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

Electronic Chart Display and Information System(ECDIS) - Appreciation Course

Conducted by Wavelink Maritime Institute Pte Ltd (WMI)

Bunker Surveying Course

Experienced Tug Master Refresher

New Tug Master Training Course

Oil Spill Control Course

Passenger Ferry Safety Course & Assessment / Refresher Course

Pilotage Exemption Course

Renewal/Assessment

Port Limit Tanker Master Course/Refresher & Assessment

Port Limit Special Grade (Deck Officer) Course

Operational Use of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System)

UTAP support has increased from $250 to $500 for members aged 40 and above from July 2020 to December 2022.

More information can be found at: http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg

Scholarship Awards

Scholarship Awards for PSLE/GCE 'O' Level/ GCE 'A' Level Students

These awards shall be solely based on the national examination final results of the applicants and are presented only in recognition of outstanding achievement in their academic studies. Applicable only to PSLE, GCE ‘O’ level and GCE “A” Level Students.

Criteria for Selection

a) The member must be a paid-up member for at least 5 years continuous membership

b) The The top student of each category shall be awarded.

c) The awards are subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

d) The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final.

e) Awards presented are based on the students’ National Examination results accordingly.

Quantum for the awards shall be as follows:-

PSLE $500 x 8 students

GCE 'O' Level $800 x 8 students

GCE 'A' Level $1,000 x 8 students

International Baccalaureate (IB) $1,000 x 8 students

Bursary Awards

The Executive Committee shall, in its absolute discretion, grant the following school bursaries annually to the children of paid-up members at least 5 years membership. Its amount shall not be more than as specified below:-

Primary School	$200/student max up to 40 students
Secondary School	$300/student max up to 40 students
ITE	$300/student max up to 15 students
Pre-University (JC)	$500/student max up to 15 students
Polytechnic	$650/student max up to 20 students
University	$950/student max up to 20 students
Special Program School/ Sub Normal Education School	$200/student max up to 10 students

Criteria For Selection

a) The recipient of the bursary award must not be in receipt of another scholarship or bursary or any other similar award given by the Government or any other bodies;

b) Members must be in need of financial assistance. Original copy of current pay slips of either parents or the latest IRAS Notice of Assessment must be submitted;

c) Have a total monthly household income not exceeding S$4,000 (Gross) or per capita income not exceeding $800 gross (whichever is lower).

d) If the stipulated gross income is exceeded, the Executive Committee shall have the absolute discretion to waive this criterion as it deems fit after consideration of the applicant’s circumstances.

e) A member who is facing hardship due to medical reasons shall have priority for this grant (must produce documentary proof);

f) The members’ child/children must be studying in Singapore;

g) The academic performance must be of satisfactory standard of at least a pass in the examination;

h) This grant is subject to the approval of the Executive Committee; whom shall have the absolute discretion to waive the above criterion as it deems fit after consideration of the applicant’s circumstances.

i) The decision of the Executive Committee shall be final.