SMOU was established in 1951. The union has grown from a membership base of about 400 in the 1970s to more than 30,000 members. SMOU is pivotal in promoting good industrial relations between seafarers (members) and their employers, the ship owners and ship-management companies, and the governments through its strong tripartite relationships with the local, regional and international maritime community. It seeks to improve the wages and working conditions of members in the maritime industry through collective bargaining agreements with shipping companies which employ them.
Since 1993, SMOU has helped distressed seafarers claim more than US$20 million in unpaid wages. SMOU is an affiliate of NTUC and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). Visit www.smou.org.s
| Company Name | SINGAPORE MARITIME OFFICERS UNION |
|---|---|
| Company UEN | S51TU0210A |