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TACLOBAN CITY – The National Maritime Polytechnic and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) are forging another new collaboration that is seen to enhance employability abroad.
NMP Executive Director Victor A. Del Rosario met with newly-installed MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan last Tuesday where they discussed the development of training programs to enhance the skills of seafarers especially those operating ships under 500 gross tonnage (GT) and using 750 kHz frequencies.
Del Rosario said such training will not only benefit domestic seafarers but will also capacitate them for eventual employment abroad and reinforce the country's position as a source of skilled foreign workers.
He added that improving these training programs is expected to elevate standards and safety practices within the domestic shipping sector.
Del Rosario said the discussions also included the joint development of capabilities for MARINA staff with NMP, ensuring the institution continues to lead in maritime regulatory excellence and service.
He said MARINA and NMP will also be collaborating in research endeavors. The two agencies explored consolidating Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) to improve the implementation and monitoring of NMP's three existing research-related MOAs.
Del Rosario said MARINA expressed a strong interest in broadening collaborative research, recognizing its critical role in advancing maritime knowledge and practices.
He said the Philippine Maritime Manpower Factbook, produced by NMP with MARINA as a data contributor, is slated for enhancements. This initiative is a component of NMP's Maritime Resource Center and complements MARINA's digitization efforts, aiming to deliver timely and relevant data to industry stakeholders.
The Philippine maritime sector is guided by a Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) that was presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. This plan outlines the research areas designated for both NMP and MARINA, ensuring their joint efforts are in sync with the national strategy for maritime industry development.(CJ/jmm/ER)
NMP Executive Director Victor A. Del Rosario met with newly-installed MARINA Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan last Tuesday where they discussed the development of training programs to enhance the skills of seafarers especially those operating ships under 500 gross tonnage (GT) and using 750 kHz frequencies.
Del Rosario said such training will not only benefit domestic seafarers but will also capacitate them for eventual employment abroad and reinforce the country's position as a source of skilled foreign workers.
He added that improving these training programs is expected to elevate standards and safety practices within the domestic shipping sector.
Del Rosario said the discussions also included the joint development of capabilities for MARINA staff with NMP, ensuring the institution continues to lead in maritime regulatory excellence and service.
He said MARINA and NMP will also be collaborating in research endeavors. The two agencies explored consolidating Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) to improve the implementation and monitoring of NMP's three existing research-related MOAs.
Del Rosario said MARINA expressed a strong interest in broadening collaborative research, recognizing its critical role in advancing maritime knowledge and practices.
He said the Philippine Maritime Manpower Factbook, produced by NMP with MARINA as a data contributor, is slated for enhancements. This initiative is a component of NMP's Maritime Resource Center and complements MARINA's digitization efforts, aiming to deliver timely and relevant data to industry stakeholders.
The Philippine maritime sector is guided by a Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP) that was presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. This plan outlines the research areas designated for both NMP and MARINA, ensuring their joint efforts are in sync with the national strategy for maritime industry development.(CJ/jmm/ER)
