The Tripartite Nautical Training Award (TNTA) is a place‐n‐train programme introduced to enable Singaporeans and Singapore PRs to join the Maritime industry as CoC (Class 3) Deck Officers. The job scope of a deck officer includes navigation and cargo watchkeeping as well as maintenance of ship structure.

Successful applicants will undergo 31-months of intensive training. The 3 training phases are as follows:

Phase 1: Pre‐sea induction (classroom training) - 6 months

Phase 2: OJT onboard ship (Sea service) - 18 months

Phase 3: Examination preparatory course - 7 months

• Training allowances of up to $1,400 per month
• Course fees $28,125: 90% of course fee (exclusive of GST) will be funded while trainee pays 10% and GST payable
• Salary up to $4,000 after the training

• Singaporeans and Singapore PRs
• At least a GCE ‘N’ level pass in English OR Workplace Literacy Level 5 (WPL 5)
• At least a GCE ‘N’ level pass in Mathematics and Science (preferably Physics)
• Physically and medically fit
• No night and colour blindness
• Able to commit 31 months of training, with 6 to 9 months onboard vessels
• Highly disciplined and motivated
• Completed National Service (For males only)

There are two application periods in a year

• January
• August to September

• Tripartite Maritime Training Award – Who are we?
• Mothership.sg - School’s out for this 17 year old girl training to be a seafarer officer
• Workforce Singapore - Making inroads into a successful maritime career through nautical training programmes!
• SMOUnews - TNTA Cohort 14 Graduation video
• SMOUnews - Tripartite Nautical Training Award video

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