OWWA adds new courses to seafarer training program
MANILA, Philippines - The Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration (OWWA) has added traiing courses to its Seafarer's Upgrading Program in an effort to update and improve programs to help Filipino seafarers meet International Maritime Organization standards.
According to a Philippine Information Agency report, the SUP now includes Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, Ship’s Catering Services NC 1 and General Operator’s Certificate for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System "in compliance with the prescribed maritime training courses of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention 2010 Manila Amendments."
The SUP already offers deck courses, engine courses, specialized and safety courses, and culinary, galley and steward department courses. The OWWA has, however cut the following courses from the program in favor of updated courses:
- Specialized Training in Chemical Tanker
- Specialized Training in Liquefied Gas Tanker
- Specialized Training in Oil Tanker
- Messman Course
SUP is a program of short-term maritime course to provide training assistance for member-seafarers and is approved by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). The program is meant to help Filipino seafarers remain competitive in the global maritime industry, PIA said.
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