The shipping industry in Singapore is planning a new training programme for workers in a bid to prevent retrenchments in the maritime sector.
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has launched a US$403 million programme to train over 1,000 workers next year under a new Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience (SPUR). Teo Siong Seng, President of the SSA, said that after years of struggling to attract talent to the maritime industry, it would be a pity to lose them through retrenchment during the economic downturn. So far seven companies including “K” Line Singapore and Neptune Orient Lines have stepped forward to commit a number of their staff to the new programme. The courses cover issues such as shipping operations and documentation, marine insurance and shipping law. The SSA said that this would provide an ideal stepping stone for those interested in pursuing a diploma.
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