Since 2016, the Seafarers’ Accommodation Scheme (SAS) has provided 6,000 subsidised hotel rooms to officers from Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) companies.

The $300,000 scheme initiated by SMOU helps shipping companies with some financial relief and ensures that the welfare of seafaring officers who have to stay in Singapore for training or when they sign on or off a ship is well taken care of.

Under the scheme, subsidised lodging is provided at The Seacare Hotel, Furama City Centre and Furama Riverfront.