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05/06/2026

Same job. Same ship. Not the same fit.

Female seafarers have long had to make do with boiler suits never designed for them. Now, the conversation is finally changing.

Watch 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵, in collaboration with the Singapore Shipping Association, Episode 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4BnNR0gp14&t=18s

03/06/2026

From AI shaping the future of maritime operations to conversations on compliance, mental health at sea, and building trust and resilience on board, our SMOU Shanghai Officers’ Seminar on 24 April 2026 brought our shipping community together for a thoughtful and timely discussion.

Catch the highlights below!

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02/06/2026

From celebration to connection, our SMOU Shanghai Nite and Wavelink CadetsPlus Graduation on 24 April 2026 brought together people and milestones that continue to shape our community.

Catch the highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaNwRgS2gPA

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29/05/2026

This May, our Editor’s Pick brings you stories of resilience, belonging and the realities of life at sea, from the wider labour movement to the personal journeys that shape our maritime community.

• 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
https://seavoices.org.sg/may-day-rally-2026-standing-together-through-stormy-waters/

• 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲
https://seavoices.org.sg/from-presence-to-belonging-why-inclusion-in-maritime-is-strategy-not-charity/

• 𝐗𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐨, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤
https://seavoices.org.sg/xiong-zihao-what-the-sea-took-and-what-it-gave-back/

Explore this month’s Editor’s Pick and the stories shaped by life at sea.

28/05/2026

On 25 May 2026, we joined the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA ’s 𝘝𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 Exhibition at Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, where we spotlighted seafaring career pathways through our Tripartite Maritime Training Award (TMTA) programme.

Graced by Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, the exhibition launch marked a moment to reflect on how far Singapore’s maritime industry has come and the people behind its growth.

This progress has been shaped by strong tripartite collaboration, bringing together unions, employers and the government to support and uplift the maritime workforce.

We would also like to wish MPA a happy 30th anniversary, marking three decades of advancing Singapore’s maritime sector!

25/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Last Friday, 22 May 2026, we brought together our members, shipping partners and cadets our annual SMOU Manila Nite and the Wavelink CadetsPlus Graduation at Conrad Manila.

We also celebrated 114 Filipino cadets graduating from the CadetsPlus Programme, a milestone that reflects their resilience and commitment to a seafaring career. Moments like these remind us that wherever we are, we remain part of one SMOU family.

Stay tuned for the full coverage on SeaVoices.

View the event photos here: https://www.smou.org.sg/resources/gallery

22/05/2026

Conversations filled the spaces between every plate.

On 14 May 2026, in partnership with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA (MPA) and Lighthouse Bistro, we organised a three-course maritime heritage dinner, 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦, in celebration of this year’s Singapore HeritageFest, bringing guests together for an evening of stories shared by our seafarers. Life at sea unfolded through personal reflections, quiet moments, and stories that rarely make it ashore.

Not every journey is seen, but every seafarer carries a story that deserves to be heard.

Thank you to our seafarers, Cheryl Lee and Jing Hong, Lighthouse Bistro, MPA and our guests for being part of the evening!

22/05/2026

𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀.

On 18 May 2026, SMOU x SSA YEG panel held in conjunction with the International Day for Women in Maritime, reminded us that communication is not just about speaking, it is about being understood.

From Capt. Ashish Malik, Capt. Hari Subramaniam, Capt. Hisyam Haron, Lisa Holum, Usha V, Yukie Teo and Yin Jinghong, one message stood out.

When people feel heard, they speak up. And when they speak up, safer decisions follow.

Stay tuned to our SeaVoices article for the full conversation!

View the event photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aaa4CKxhmpZRv75N7

21/05/2026

On 13 May 2026, in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA, our Youth Division brought together our young mariners for a learning journey at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) @ Punggol and a networking session at the Singapore Maritime Gallery.

The afternoon featured a campus tour and lab visits that explored areas such as future ship systems, naval architecture, and marine engineering, offering participants a closer look at maritime education and innovation in practice.

The day concluded at the Singapore Maritime Gallery, where conversations continued over dinner and participants connected through informal exchanges.

Stay tuned for more event highlights and moments from the day!

View the full event photos here: https://www.smou.org.sg/resources/gallery

21/05/2026

At SMOU, we believe every seafarer’s journey deserves a strong start.

Our TMTA programme provides aspiring maritime professionals with a clear, supported pathway into careers as Deck Officers and Marine Engineers.

Register below!

TMTA Deck Officer / Marine Engineer Job Opportunity Briefing