SP Scholarship & SP Engineering Scholarship

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Overview

Course Date:

19 Oct 2026 to 19 Jun 2027

Registration Period:

15 Jun 2026 to 8 Aug 2026

Duration/Frequency:

Mondays to Fridays (8am - 6pm)

Mode of Training:

Classroom

What You Will Learn

This course aims providing knowledge of Intermediate operational skills in Ship Handling and Operation, as well as Maritime Management Knowledge to participants, equipping them with holistic skillsets essential across the Maritime industry.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Maintain safe navigational watch
Respond to emergencies
Manoeuvre ships
Manage ship operations and care for persons, onboard at Operational Level
Monitor compliance with legislative requirements

Topics to be covered

Ship Operations
Maritime Communication
Practical Navigation
Coastal Navigation
Cargo Work & International Safety Management (ISM)
Meteorology
Stability & Construction
Mathematics
Applied Science
Class Tutor & Student Sessions/Counselling

More Information

Offered by the Singapore Maritime Academy of Singapore Polytechnic, to Cadets, Ratings, and Uncertified Junior Officers. wishing to deepen their skills and stay relevant in this ever-changing industry.

We also recommend that students undertake the following additional courses whilst pursuing their studies:

Basic Training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code (For obtaining the Basic IGF Certificate of Proficiency (COP) issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore [MPA])
Basic Training For Handling of Methanol As Fuel For Maritime Personnel (For personnel assigned with safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the methanol fuel onboard Singapore Registered Ships)

Course Fee

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

The Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) Training Grant is available for eligible participants. Please click here for more information.

Participants who wish to claim for disbursement must submit a claim via this link within one year from successful completion of the course, for verification and approval by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.