“Seafarers have not only kept the global supply chain moving, but have been crucial in the fight against the ongoing pandemic, transporting daily necessities including medical supplies and protective equipment that help save lives stricken by the virus. Our hearts go out to all seafarers in these difficult times as the crew change continues to be a major global issue.” said SMOU General Secretary Ms Mary Liew.

On 25 June, SMOU partnered with the Maritime and Port of Authority Singapore (MPA), Singapore Organisation of Seamen and Singapore Shipping Association to distribute 1,000 care packs to ships in the Port of Singapore to appreciate the seafarers’ invaluable contribution to the world. Those present also witnessed the delivery of care packs to a PIL vessel, ‘Kota Nasrat’, via a drone. The shore-to-ship care pack was jointly placed on the drone by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Health, Dr Lam Pin Min and Executive Chairman & Managing Director of PIL, Mr SS Teo.