TMTA

A centre for trainees to pursue a nautical career as deck officers and engineers

The Tripartite Maritime Training Awards (TMTA) comprise the Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) and the Tripartite Engineering Training Award (TETA). This is a joint initiative by Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU), Workforce Singapore (WSG), NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), and supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Shipping Ass

ociation (SSA) and shipping companies. To address the acute shortage of seafarers in the growing maritime industry, TMTA serves as a vital gateway to prepare the younger generation of seafarers for a rewarding seafaring career with our training programmes.

03/09/2026

POV: You’re figuring out what to do after NS.

Over two days (31 August - 1 September 2026), we met NSFs at the SkillsFuture@NS Fair at SAFRA Toa Payoh who were exploring what their next chapter could look like.

Kevin Loh from Wavelink Maritime Institute gave them a closer look at the maritime industry, while TMTA alumni Megat, Azim and Fariz shared their own journeys and what life at sea is really like.

Because there is more than one path after NS. And for some, the next chapter might just lead to sea!

Missed us at the fair? You can still register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/5KuYC3STQ1

26/08/2026

The journey to sea starts now!

Last Monday, 24 August 2026, we welcomed our newest TMTA cadets at our Investiture Ceremony, marking the official start of an exciting chapter ahead.

With ambition in their hearts and a world of opportunities before them, these cadets are taking their first steps towards a rewarding maritime career.

Here's to new adventures, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable experiences at sea. Welcome to the TMTA family!

29/07/2026

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 "𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁"? 📦

Now imagine the journey your package takes before it reaches you.

Pack and seal. Move to port. Load onto ship. Cross the ocean. Unload and deliver.

It's a process powered by container ships and the seafarers who keep global trade moving every day.

Join Capt Decklan and Valverie as they take you behind the scenes in 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

22/07/2026

For many aspiring seafarers, this was the moment everything started to feel real.

On 15 July 2026, our next batch of TMTA candidates met with partner shipping companies for their Company Selection Interviews, marking the next step for those pursuing a career at sea.

Before facing their potential employers, candidates attended a preparatory briefing led by SMOU’s Training and Employability Consultant, Larry Chan and training specialist, Kit Teng. From interview expectations and communication skills to presenting themselves with professionalism and confidence, the session helped candidates put their best foot forward before stepping into the interview room.

We wish all our candidates the very best in their company selection and we look forward to seeing more aspiring deck officers and marine engineers shaping the future of Singapore's maritime industry.

14/07/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗢 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀? 🧱

They're actually carrying the things we use every day, from online shopping hauls and favourite snacks to the latest gadgets.

With around 6,000 container ships sailing the globe, these colourful box towers keep world trade moving.

Follow Capt Decklan and Valverie as they break down the world of shipping in 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

07/07/2026

Introducing the real maritime experts of the squad: Capt. Decklan and Chief Engineer Valverie.

Years at sea? ✅
Industry know-how? ✅
Cute? Also ✅

Follow them as they break down the world of shipping in Maritime at a Glance.

03/07/2026

Mathematics & Engineering Mathematics = big brain energy.

Core modules for every TMTA cadet, these subjects build the analytical thinking and technical problem-solving skills required throughout your maritime journey.

Whether you're calculating navigation problems or applying engineering formulas, every solution brings you one step closer to life at sea.

Can you solve what's ahead?

24/06/2026

Time for another Myth or Fact [Seafarer Edition] and today we're debunking more myths about life at sea!

There's more to life at sea than meets the eye. Some people believe seafarers get extra pay for every port they visit, that crew can work in any department without training and that storms can always be avoided.

In reality, seafarers are paid based on their rank and employment contract, not the number of ports they visit. Every role onboard requires specific training and qualifications to ensure the safe operation of the vessel. While ships have access to weather forecasts and advanced navigation systems, weather conditions can change unexpectedly and avoiding storms is not always possible.

Stay tuned for our next Myth or Fact as we uncover more truths about seafaring life!

19/06/2026

Maritime English has entered the deck!

A core skill for every cadet, Maritime English powers clear communication at sea.

From Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) and bridge reporting to radio communication and safety procedures, cadets develop the confidence to communicate effectively with multinational crews in any situation.

Do you have what it takes to communicate at sea?

17/06/2026

Thinking about a career at sea?

On 8 June 2026, we welcomed aspiring seafarers to the Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI) for our TMTA Job Opportunity Briefing, where participants got a closer look at life and work at sea.

From exploring maritime career pathways to experiencing our training simulators firsthand, participants gained a real sense of what it takes to begin a journey in the maritime industry.

Missed this session? No worries. We have another Job Opportunity Briefing happening on 29 June 2026!

Register your interest here: https://e2i.sg/TMTA296edm?r=qr

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