Employing Singaporean Seafarers
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Although foreigners with relevant qualifications and experience help fill gaps in skills and expertise, owners of Singapore vessels should make reasonable efforts to attract and consider Singaporeans for job positions on merit, and to train and develop their potential and careers. Companies can tap on national training schemes to train and employ Singaporean seafarers. The various schemes available to support Singaporeans’ career in seafaring are summarised below. Further details of the specific schemes available can also be found below in this section.
Available Pool of Singaporean Cadets and Schmes to Tap on
- Eg: Cadet A is receiving an allowance of $700/month from the employer, $350/month will be reimbursed to the employer
- Eg: Cadet B is receiving an allowance of $900/month from the employer, $400/month will be reimbursed to the employer
a) Available pool of Singaporean Cadets
b) Available Schemes to Tap on
Singapore recognises the need to train qualified seafaring officers and have put in place a set of schemes to support seafaring careers.
Cadets
To provide monetary support to owners, MPA has in place the Cadet Allowance Reimbursement. Up to S$400/month may be reimbursed to owners for each Singaporean and permanent resident cadet that they place during the cadet sea service.
Cadet Allowance Reimbursement Scheme
Who is eligible |
Singapore-based employers who train local cadets from Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) |
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How much |
50% of cadet’s training allowance will be reimbursed to the employer by MPA, up to maximum of $400/month
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How to apply |
Employers are to submit the claim form after the completion of the cadets’ entire sea service. The claim form and more information can be found in MPA Shipping Circular No. 26 of 2015. |
Tripartite Maritime Scholarship
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Training of Singaporean Seafarers to CoC 1
- Diploma in Nautical Studies with CoC 3
- Diploma in Marine Engineering with CoC 5
- Tripartite Nautical Training Award with CoC 3
- Tripartite Engineering Training Award with CoC 5
- Candidates to receive a $1,000/month allowance from the employer
- Employer to be reimbursed $500/month (50%)
- Candidates to receive a $2,000 monetary award from the employer
- Employer to be reimbursed $1,200/month (60%)
- Candidates to receive a $3,000 monetary award from the employer
- Employer to be reimbursed $1,800/month (60%)
SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme
Who is eligible |
Trainees Local graduates from Employers Singapore-based employers who take on graduates from the above programmes |
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How much |
Trainees
Up to $5,000 for the successful completion of the programme
Employers
Grants of up to $15,000 per junior officer
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How to apply |
Please refer to MPA Shipping Circular No. 10 of 2016 for more information.
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Upskill Allowance
Who is eligible |
Local seafaring officers pursuing the CoC 1&2 Deck Officer/Marine Engineer Course in Singapore Maritime Academy |
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How much |
During the course duration of 6 months
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How to apply | Employers are to submit the application form before the start of the course. Please refer to MPA Shipping Circular No. 26 of 2015 for more information.
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Achievement Award
Who is eligible |
Local seafaring officers/cadets from Singapore Maritime Academy or Wavelink Maritime Institute who successfully passes their foreign-going CoC exams |
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How much |
For the attainment of CoC 3 or 5
For the attainment of CoC 2 or 1
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How to apply | Employers are to submit the application form before the start of the candidates’ CoC preparatory course. Please refer to MPA Shipping Circular No. 26 of 2015 for more information. |
Welfare Schemes for Singaporeans
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