The Seacare Maritime Training Scheme (SMTS) was launched in 2008 to produce quality seafarers by training and retraining ratings working onboard vessels covered by SOS CBA.

Objectives of SMTS:

• Identify, develop and implement educational programs for SOS members and seamen who are serving or planning to serve onboard vessels covered by SOS CBA.
• Identify, monitor and evaluate new maritime training and education methodologies and systems.
• Collaborate with maritime authorities, employers, institutions and interested parties to promote seafaring as a rewarding career.
• Enhance SOS members’ employability via continuous education, training and upgrading.

The SMTS is catered to ratings who are or will be working onboard vessels covered by SOS CBA and whose employers are participating in the scheme.

The Seacare Medical Scheme (SMS) was launched in 2005 to provide medical and dental-related benefits for members and shipping companies participating in the scheme.

Objective of SMS:

• To provide SOS members and shipping companies participating in SMS with medical and dental-related benefits.
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Since 2012, Gift Certificates (GCs) have been issued to shipping companies that are participating in the Seacare Sailors Home Scheme (SSS).  Has been replaced by E-Vouchers since 2019.

Objective of SSS:

• To provide accommodation and services for the benefit of SOS members, international seafarers and the shipping community.

SSS

Entitlements

E-Vouchers that are allocated to Qualified Shipping Companies can be used to redeem any of the following:

• Room night/s at The Seacare Hotel
• Seminar Package at The Maritime Hall
• Staff Gathering Package at Club@52

Complimentary Packages that are allocated to Qualified Shipping Companies can be used to redeem the following:

• Seminar Packages at The Maritime Hall or at Club@52

Eligibility

To be eligible under the Scheme, a Qualified Shipping Company must be covered by the SOS Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and is participating in the Scheme and have no arrears under the Scheme.

Conditions

1. E-Vouchers / Complimentary packages are not exchangeable for cash.

Expired E- Vouchers / Complimentary packages cannot be utilised after their expiry dates.

2. Advance reservation or booking for hotel room(s), seminar package or staff gathering package is required. Reservation is subject to availability.

3. The benefit can be accumulated within the same financial year and any unused amount cannot be carried forward.

5. The benefit shall not be extended beyond the stipulated validity date.

Procedures

For a reservation of a Hotel Room at The Seacare Hotel, please call (65) 6818 2688 or e-mail to reservations@theseacarehotel.com.sg.

For Seminar Package or Staff Gathering Package bookings, please call: +65-63795643  or email to: hui_hua@seacare.com.sg for more information.

Contact Person

Sharon Li, Tel: (+65) 6379 5666, DID: (+65) 6379 5662, E-mail: sharon_li@seacare.com.sg.

Seacare Sailors Home (In Manila) SSH

Procedures

For a reservation of a Room at the SSH in Manila, please fill out the form below and email sss@seacare.com.sg

SSH Reservation Application Form revised 11 Sep 2023