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ABOUT THE COVER. PTC Vice-Chairman and CEO Gerardo “Dito” Borromeo is the first Filipino to hold the InterManager presidency. His main priority is to push for the development of global maritime professionals, as he prefers to call seafarers.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

COVER STORY : BORROMEO AT THE WORLD

10 MANNING : ITF, ISF call for MLC 2006

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MLC 2006 – a break for seafarers?

EDUCATION : Incentivizing Merchant Marine Officers

TRAINING : The new STCW Qualifications

PORTS : SBMA confident as premier hub

FEATURE : Concordia “Seafarer of the Year”

RUBICON OF MARITIMES Pathways for fortune hunters, these beads of islands in the Pacific are. In modern times, wobbled by a World War and stunted by partisan politics and a damaged culture. Yet it paddles on, in yore guided by the stars and now, by demands of commerce. For the islands bore seafarers in communion with the sea, in concert with the wind. Today, the Philippines is the Rubicon of the Maritimes – for it is where eagles shall gather.

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Precisely this November 13th to 15th: shipowners, decision-makers and maritime professionals from 25 maritime nations shall gather in Manila for the 13th Asia-Pacific Manning and Training Conference. Key topics? Philippine Executive Order 75 as it fares with the report of the Eu-

ropean Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). A paradigm shift to a Single Maritime Administration through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), an agency of the huge Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC). The delegates will also delve into the ramifications of Maritime Labor Convention 2006. It came into force with the ratification of the Philippines, bringing the number of nations required plus the tonnage earlier acceded to. And an in-depth review after ten years of the ISPS or International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The call of the hour is the human cost of escalating piracy at the Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean. The plenary session may yield more discernment. For delegates have already accepted language as a common chal-

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lenge within three major aspects: crewing, culture and communications. In the cross-current of perceptions and profits, the stakeholders must find communality if they should cross the Rubicon with ideal win-win results. Maybe, maybe not. But the whole exercise is to search for facts and rescue the truth – recover the values of humanness against the temptation to dominate and aggravate. Marino World, as a media partner shall berth alongside the stakeholders – cheering for the reformers and goading the fence-sitters – even with our limited ways. But even with a whiff, Marino World shall be at the crossing, categorically in Asia and the Pacific for the maritime; particularly, in Manila for the mariners.

“The human element is a key driver. We are at an interesting crossroad between ship management and crew management.” • • •

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From 2011 to 2016, 6,253 new vessels will be commissioned Of the 6,000 vessels, a 25% share of 1,500 vessels is 30,000 new jobs at 20 crew pe…. At two rotations per year, it doubles to 60,000, times US$12.300 per annum each yield US$369 million earnings. For a typical family of five, 300,000 should benefit from the 60,000 new posts Every one percentum increase in the projected market share means 1,200 new seafarers will be employed pumping US$14.76 million more in the local economy.

On a macro level, nine million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) remitted US$20.11-billion, with 350,000 Filipino seafarers estimated therein. With US$12,300 average remittances a year per position, US$4.3-billion is generated representing 22% of 2011 remittances. Borromeo underscores, “From the standpoint of contributions to over-all national development, the maritime community accounts for over 20% of total annual remittances of foreign currency into the country.” In his usual pro-active vein, he would prepare for 15,000 officer shortage

in 2015 estimated by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO). And why not challenge Panama as world’s largest ship register, asks Borromeo as he rates 65% of Panama’s maritime professionals come from the Philippines. While competitors may label his vision as predatory, Borromeo stands on solid ethical base, on meritocracy. He explains one of his main priorities is the development of the young cadet and young executive program. “The human element is a key driver. We are at an interesting crossroad

by Coca H. Strobar Gerardo Antonio Borromeo nails the presidency of the global InterManager – the first Filipino to be elected unopposed at the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of this prestigious trade association of ship management of 5,000 vessels and some 250,000 crew. “Asianization” of the maritime industry is being read by expert observers with Borromeo president of InterManager this October, Masamichi Morooka chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in May and Koji Sekimizu secretary-general of UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) last January. Local pride points to a leadership pattern for Filipinos; Borromeo being elected just two terms after the first was in 2006 (Ole B. Stene of Aboitiz Jebsen). It was during Stene’s incumbency that the Philippine Transmarine Carriers (PTC) joined to be the second Filipino firm and one of the 91 full and associate members. This makes it more outstanding for Mr. Borromeo given that he is essentially

the new kid on the block yet elected unopposed, the first Filipino. Also appointed in the same AGM: •

Treasurer, Alex Albertini of Marfin Management • Secretariat, Peter Curtis of Seaspan Ship Management • Membership, Wim Van Noortvijk of ISSA • General Counsel, Ian MacLean of Hill Dickinson Borromeo succeeds Alastair Evitt, the managing director of Meridian Marine Management. Mr. Stene confirms “Dito” (Borromeo to close friends) as “very competent and knowledgeable representative of the Philippines and the manning industry and will be able to promote not only the Philippines… but also the manning industry itself…” Indeed, Borromeo has solid credentials. He has gained wisdom with his knowledge and experience as Vice-Chair and CEO of PTC, one of the biggest crew management firms, complemented by 650 permanent staff. 6

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He is also active in the Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA), Joint Manning Group (JMG), Filipino Association for Mariners Employment (FAME), PTC-CSJ Foundation and the national Red Cross. Borromeo is now on his second term as Vice-Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the organization that represents almost 80% of the world’s vessels. The newly-minted president carries a Masteral degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he also earned a degree in SB Management. His executive ability is sharpened by almost 30 years: Amalgamated Development, Lifelinks International Resources, ACM Landholdings, BT Holdings, Parking Specialists and Borromeo Technology Holdings, among others. Small wonder he clearly sees the numbers of the maritime industry vis-àvis Philippine development, viz:

Newly appointed InterManager president Gerardo Borromeo (rightmost) with the association’s past presidents (from L-R) Roberto Giorgi, President of V Ships, Alastair Evitt, MD of Meridian Shipmanagement and Immediate Past President of InterManager, Rajesh Bajpay, President of Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement, Ole Stene,Vice Chairman Eitzen Group and Dirk Fry, President of Columbia Shipmanagement (photo/caption courtesy of PTC).

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“Filipino seafarers are number one in the world because we have the passion. We can, therefore, scale greater heights.” between ship management and crew management. Ship management is not just about safe shipping, but also about pushing the management credibility on board ships,” adds Borromeo. He should know as his company (PTC) deploys some 33,000 seafarers annually. He even thinks his crewing experience was another key factor in his election. Mr. Stene volunteers three major focus areas for Intermanager: 1. The image of the industry 2. Piracy and criminalization 3. Recruitment

As these shall be taken under advisement, Mr. Borromeo underscores the pragmatics; “…You can build a ship in a year, but it takes 10 years to build a cadet into a master. We need to balance out the cyclicality between building ships and having capable people to manage them.”

Eloquently expressed, Borromeo changes mood and waxes poetical: “The challenges we face are good challenges…and in turn, open up interesting opportunities for all of us. Taking the cue from our President (Aquino) we should go for it, and let the Philippines continue to shine through.”

As he enters the world stage, Borromeo banks and sifts priorities over priorities. Nevertheless, he keeps his head above the water and dares; “Filipino seafarers are number one in the world because we have the passion. We can, therefore, scale greater heights.”

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ITF, ISF CALL FOR MLC 2006 READINESS Assigned the CBA with Chairman The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the International Shipping Federation (ISF) are united in welcoming the coming into force of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) by August 2013. This follows the announcement that it has been ratified by 30 ILO Member States, the latest being Russia and the Philippines. The requirement of at least 33% gross tonnage has also been well exceeded and currently stands at just below 60%. However, the ILO social partners warn that shipowners will need to ensure they are ready before the new regime of global labour standards comes into force. Significantly, the MLC will be subject to port state control, including the potential for more detailed inspections if ships are thought not to comply, and the possibility of detention in serious cases of non-compliance or where hazardous conditions exist. ITF and ISF emphasize that the MLC 2006 has been dubbed the ‘fourth pillar’ of shipping regulations, alongside the IMO SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW Conventions, and as such is likely to be strictly enforced by flag states and port state control. Dave Heindel, chair of the ITF Seafarers’ Section, comments: “The MLC – the seafarers’ bill of rights – is a genuine agent for real change. It has the potential to make a real difference to all seafarers, regardless of nationality or the flag of the ship on which they serve. Its entry into force will be the culmination of over 10 years of collective effort by the ILO social partners. At last, we will have a ‘one stop shop’ for labour standards which we are confident will be genuinely implemented and enforced on a global basis. It means that all seafarers should soon be able to enjoy comprehensive protection of their fundamental rights. It also means good employment practice across the industry so that responsible

MLC 2006 – a break for seafarers?

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employers, as represented by ISF, are not disadvantaged by the irresponsible minority.” ISF Labour Affairs Committee Chairman Arthur Bowring, pitches: “Governments are to be congratulated for ratifying the MLC so quickly. This is a Convention with a very wide scope, incorporating labour and social security requirements, and therefore requires detailed study and potential amendment of local legislation to bring it into effect. We expect many more countries will ratify the Convention over the coming year, so that entry into force will be backed up by truly worldwide enforcement.” “This Convention is the result of tripartite negotiation over a lengthy period, which means that the labour standards which we have all agreed can be supported by governments, shipowners and seafarers giving us a uniform global framework of sound employment standards that is required by both shipowners and seafarers,” Mr Bowring continues. An important feature of the Convention’s enforcement will be the issue of ‘Maritime Labour Certificates’ by flag administrations following an inspection. There is also a requirement for ships to complete and maintain on board a ‘Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.’ The MLC addresses a wide range of matters, including the obligations of shipping companies with respect to seafarers’ contractual arrangements, the

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responsibilities of manning agencies, working hours, health and safety, crew accommodation, catering standards, and seafarers’ welfare. Under the tripartite ILO process, ITF and ISF were responsible for negotiating the text of the new Convention with governments, on behalf of maritime employers and seafarers’ trade unions, prior to its adoption in 2006. ITF and ISF, therefore, are keen to see the smooth implementation of the MLC 2006. Mr Bowring adds: “The vast majority of companies should have no difficulty complying with the substance of the Convention, since in large part this is derived from existing ILO maritime standards and accepted good employment practice. However, the enforcement mechanism is new, and it will be important to avoid teething problems when some of the more detailed requirements are applied and interpreted. It will, therefore, be most important for all ship operators to ensure that they are ready.” Mr Heindel concludes: “The shipping industry is almost certainly unique in having such a comprehensive global framework of employment standards, which is supported on all sides. While there will be lot to do to ensure that the standards are properly enforced in a year’s time, I think this is a moment when all concerned can take credit for what has been achieved by the adoption of the MLC 2006, and the really tangible benefits that this will bring both to shipowners and the seafarers they employ.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON

YOUNG SEAFARERS

‘Generation Y – Professional Navigators’ seminar.

Sensing the shifting of the maritime industry from paper to electronic charts, The Nautical Institute (London branch) recently presented a seminar focused on young seafarers acquiring and combining traditional and technological skills. ‘Generation Y – Professional Navigators’ was held at Trinity House, London early October, 2012 stimulating debate around the attitude of different generations towards the use of marine technology.

chaired by Peter Hinchliffe OBE FNI, of the International Chamber of Shipping. Mr. Philip Wake, CEO of The Nautical Institute said: “It is absolutely vital that those of us with more extensive maritime experience make a genuine effort to engage with today’s younger generation of seafarers. There is much we can learn from one another, particularly in the area of technology and navigation.

Other key issues included the need for a structured career path, proper training and mentoring; how best to achieve a work/life balance. A particular concern for many of the attendees was the length of time they were expected to spend at sea and the impact this was having on their family and social life. A bevy of speakers experts expounded on their core expertise: Kaushik Roy AFNI, of MOL LNG Transport (Europe); Kuba Szymanski FNI, of InterManager; John Bazley MNI, of the Warsash Maritime Academy and Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, UK National Hydrographer. Also present were cadets and seafarers in the early stages of their careers, All actively participated in discussions

little different to each of the previous generations although we may forget how challenging our elders found our aspirations in the past. The onus is on us to create a welcoming environment that nurtures and hones their undoubted skills and talents whilst also providing genuine opportunities for career advancement.” The seminar formed part of a joint event with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to celebrate World Hydrography Day. Dr Hideo Nishida of the Japan Hydrographic Association was presented with the UKHO Alexander Dalrymple Award for outstanding contribution to Hydrography by UKHO Chief Executive, Ian Moncrieff CBE. The Nautical Institute is the international body for maritime professionals and others involved in the control of sea-going ships and with an interest in nautical matters. It provides a wide range of services to enhance the profession and knowledge of members drawn from the maritime world.

Philip Wake FNI, CEO - The Nautical Institute

We also need to understand their expectations and aspirations in terms of a maritime career which, in fact, are

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Founded in 1972, it has over 40 branches worldwide and some 6,500 members in over 110 countries.

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INCENTIVIZING MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF MARITIME INSTRUCTORS AND ASSESSORS

Our Target Professionals:

WHY THE NEED TO? And the next question, IS THERE A NEED TO?

Because the education, training, assessment and certification of the Filipino seafarers are recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)as adhering to the standards of the STCW Convention. It is therefore of utmost importance that we retain this recognition.

Maritime Education and Training or MET… is the heart and soul of the country’s survival in maintaining its claim as the “manning capital of the world”. It is very obvious that the key to a sustained survival is QUALITY in our MET. This topic is timely as we just have a fresh change of the country’s implementation of the STCW Convention as amended – where its Administration was previously under DOLE through the Maritime Training Council (MTC) and now, by DOTC through MARINA. Much has been said about the STCW Convention and its amendments but there will be no stopping every time issues are brought up concerning seafarers. It is because this profession is international whose practitioners are issued Certificate of Competency (COC) recognized worldwide. In fact, it maybe the only Philippine profession exempt from tedious assessment of a foreign authority to practice in their territory. (The mere submission of Philippine certificates,

We were confronted recently with disenfranchisement in Europe (with) the audit by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in our processes in Maritime Education, Training and Certification. The European Commission was on the verge of not recognizing the certificates issued by the Philippine government. Thanks to President PNOY by issuing EO75, it was averted. Motivate experienced maritime professionals to the teaching profession as professional subjects’ instructors in the Higher Education Institutions or HEIs with maritime programs or as technical instructors at training centers. There are 96 HEIs operating under CHED and an equal number of maritime training centers accredited by the MTC.

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2nd Mate & 3rd Engineer

US$ 4,000 – US$ 5000

Chief Officer & 2nd Engineer

MARITIME TRAINING CENTER In the 96 Maritime Training Centers accredited by MTC, there are 41 maritime courses that are being regulated and monitored. Instructors in these courses shall have the operational experience in the subject that they will teach, and have attended the IMO Model Course 6.09. The Training Center is also required to designate a qualified Assessor for each training program. An instructor can be assigned as assessor in a class handled by another instructor for as long as he possesses the required qualifications. This is to comply with REGULATION I/6 and STCW CODE SECTION A-I/6 of the STCW CONVENTION, AS AMENDED. Maritime schools and training centers must have the capability to maintain a

US$ 3,000 – US$ 3,800

Php 126,900 – Php 160,740

Php 169,200 – Php 211,500

Php 232,650 – Php 296,108

US$ 5,500 -‐ US$ 7,000

US$ 8,000 – US$ 12,000

Php 338,400 – Php 507,600

Where To Place Them?

Level

For MET providers under CHED, maritime subjects must be taught by those in the officer rank of at least 12 months. Should they be teaching management level certificate, they must have at least served for 12 months on board ship at least as Chief Officer for BSMT or 2nd Engineer for BSMarE. For BSMT degree program, there are 21 professional courses; in BSMarE 20 courses.

Master & Chief Engineer

ABSTRACT. Paper delivered at the NATIONAL CONGRESS ON MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING SEPTEMBER 25 -26, 2012, COLLEGE OF ST. BENILDE HOTEL, Manila THEME: “ENHANCING STAKEHOLDER’S COLLABORATION IN THE PHILIPPINE MARITIME EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEM” Session Two: Ensuring a Steady Supply of Qualified Maritime Instructors and Assessors

(he) is issued the corresponding certificates to practice in a foreignowned merchant vessel.

Current Monthly Salary

3rd Officer & 4th Engineer

Capt. Rodolfo A. Aspillaga President - Masters and Mates Association of the Philippines (MMAP)

HOW CAN WE MOTIVATE MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS to become Maritime Instructors and Assessors?

Rank

Phil Peso Equivalent (Exchange of $1 = Php 42.3)

HEIs

Current Salary

Training Centers

Php 180/hr or

Php 350/hr or

Approximate Entry Level

Max Php 28,800/mo

Max of Php 56,000/mo

Php 400/hr or

Php 500/hr or

Approximate Maximum Level

good pool of maritime professionals as instructors and assessors to ensure the quality of MET. Can we attract these maritime professionals that are earning very good to become instructors and assessors. We should give incentives to entice them. The maritime industry is very dynamic, there is always something new. Maritime institutions must tap modern day professionals to make students adept when they go for apprenticeship. The disparity of the take home pay, there is just no way to equalize or even make it closer. (I) do not recommend a drastic increase in salary because it cannot be done.

(Max load of 40 hrs/week)

Max Php 64,000

Max Php 80,000/mo

(Max load of 40 hrs/week)/mo

Maritime schools may recruit bright graduating high school students and offer them scholarships in the BSMT or BSMarE courses for a sense of belonging. Schools take care of all the expenses until they are OIC, third officer or fourth engineer. Sponsor them for the IMO Model Course 6.09 and 3.12. When on vacation they will be guest instructors. Let them move up (first) in their career. Provide assistance when they take higher licensures. Involve their families in CSR activities. You will have instructors who are up to date with technology and will remain loyal to you because you helped in their career and family.

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Another way is to support their Alumni Association, keeping track (of those) with potential instructors. Involve them in school activities. Another option is for HEIs tied-up with manning agencies for shipboard training to develop a program for those interested. The manning agency may involve ship-owners benefitting from the services of the officers. PRC may provide equivalency with credits for teaching useful when they procure higher licenses. These will ensure the sustained quality of our MET which will greatly contribute in the competence of our seafarers.

THE NEW STCW QUALIFICATIONS

IDESS BLAZES MENA EXPANSION

By F R Chowdhury

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers (STCW) was adopted in 1978. Since then it has been amended several times. All these amendments were necessary because of changed circumstances. More amendments will become necessary with advancement of technology. It is a continuous process and we must accept and adapt ourselves to the changes. The need for every ship to have a Safe Manning Document (SMD) issued by the Flag Administration was introduced under Chapter V (safety of navigation) of the SOLAS-74. The STCW talks about quality when SMD refers to quantity. The SMD refers to STCW identified qualifications and denotes the number required. The manning prescribed in the SMD means that a vessel will not be considered safe unless manned at the minimum by the number of seafarers prescribed by the SMD. However, ship-owners (later ISM-company) were at liberty to employ more crew than what is stipulated in the SMD provided the ship had enough life-saving provisions and the additional crew received the minimum safety and familiarization training. Now that every deck officer has GMDSS certificate, the requirement of a Radio Operator is no more indicated in the SMD but the ship-owner may still employ a dedicated radio operator. One of the recent qualifications introduced through the STCW-78 is the training of the SSO (Ship’s Security Officer) under A-VI/5. The ship-owner may designate one of the officers who have successfully completed this course as the SSO or even employ a dedicated SSO. Since master is the person in command of the ship (including security matters) it is quite likely most countries will in future include SSO training as a mandatory part of deck officers training, at least at II/2 level. However, regulation VI/6 introduced the requirement of Basic Security Awareness training for all seafarers. This is essentially a pre-sea training like Basic Training (A-VI/1). As a matter of fact the Basic training may be extended by a day to provide this training but the certificate for VI/6 should be issued separately because it comes from a different regulation. The original STCW convention was based on safe watch-keeping alone. Now its remit has increased to cover other essential requirements. Having watch-ratings (deck and engine-room) were perhaps good enough for watch-keeping but not for total safe operation of the ship. The ship needs crew for berthing, mooring, securing for storm, any ship-board emergency etc. etc. So, the

requirement for Able Seafarer (Deck) under regulation II/5 has been introduced. Informatively ILO already had a convention on Certificate of Qualification as Able Seaman (1946). It will now be overtaken by new IMO-STCW requirement the same way as the STCW convention replaced the ILO convention on certification of officers (1936). An Able Seafarer (deck) A-II/5 is a higher qualification than Navigational Watch-rating (A-II/4). The Able Seafarer (deck) will have CLB/ CPSC and AFF. They are essential on ships with large number of survival craft. The SMD for a large passenger ship and other large vessels always had requirements for AB though it is not necessary for every ship to have AB. IMO has done well by developing a new qualification as Able Seafarer (Engine-room) under regulation III/5 in line with AB (deck). There has always been a need for engine crew between the ordinary watch-rating and engineers. Ship-owners have been traditionally carrying Wiper, Greaser, Fitter, Motorman, Diesel Mechanic etc. to fill in that gap so that essential repair/ maintenance can be carried out at sea. Now this new requirement will bring in an internationally accepted common qualification of Able Seafarer (Engine-room) to replace those categories. In a way this will give some people an opportunity to utilise their knowledge and skill (such as polytechnic diploma in mechanical engineering) learnt ashore to exchange for a sea-going qualification by adding Basic Safety and Security Training (A-VI/1 and VI/6). However, it is necessary to obtain III/4 certificate before obtaining Able Seafarer (ER). It is for respective administration to find right interpretation of the convention to identify or develop suitable training.

electrical installations and equipment. It is again for respective administration to interpret the convention requirement and blend it in a national requirement for issue of convention certificate. Ships will normally employ a cook in line with old ILO requirement. Ships may also employ doctor, carpenter, plumber, air-conditioning and refrigeration engineer, etc. etc. which are not yet defined in the convention. In respect of passenger ships the SMD may specify the need for medical staff depending on number of passengers and range of operation. Passenger ships require more crew (stewards, hotel staff etc.) to guide passengers to their emergency stations. The SMD will normally have footnote - “Ship shall carry crew in addition to what is stipulated in the SMD to meet the requirements of the Emergency Muster List. Such additional crew must be trained in conformity with the requirements of regulations V and VI and familiarized with the ship”. However, there has never been any identified qualification or capacity known as Ordinary Seaman (OS). Any deck or engine rating, who still has not obtained II/4 or III/4 (watchrating) qualification, remains a Trainee Rating and requirements for trainees are not shown in SMD. Please note that an Engineer Officer under training when employed on the ship (after completing workshop training and regulation VI training) to complete the shipboard part of training may be designated as an Assistant Engineer (see definitions in the STCW convention). A standard format of SMD should list the newly developed STCW qualifications such as II/5, III/5, III/6 and III/7 though not all ships will be required to carry them.

From left to right: Rozan Nawaz CFO MNAF3, Bjorn Buntz Chairman IDESS, Shaker Al Otaibi CEO MNAF3, Helge Oliversen CEO IDESS and Mark Knutzen CBDO MNAF3. First meeting was in Subic Philippines early 2012. Next was in Dubai in May after agreeing on the LOI, contract and mutual working terms.

Subic-based maritime training firm jumpstarts at Saudi Arabia enroute to Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries by November, this year. IDESS, in tandem with MNAF3, will build a training center in Saudi Arabia to inculcate the value of training and education, paired with competence assurance. This is of paramount importance to all officers and crew around the world. Such is also the main goal of IDESS-MENA, breaking grounds first in Saudi Arabia before the year ends and expanding to other MENA countries. Middle East countries are Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank & Gaza.

North Africa countries are Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan. IDESS and MNAF3 will hire a Managing Director, curriculum instructors and administrative personnel, sourced from MENA countries and the Philippines. All employees will go through Train-The-Trainer courses as well as specialized lines and expertise. The Q&A system and all administrative routines of IDESS will be identical in IDESS-MENA expansions. This assures accreditation for all the localized centers of IDESS in that continent. The first courses start in 2013 so all IDESS courses of today are available in IDESSMENA.

Large passenger ships and other ships with lots of electrical components have always been employing the services of electrical engineer or electrician. Now it has been duly recognised and two new qualifications have been added to the convention. They are – Electro-technical Officers under regulation III/6 and Electro-technical Ratings under regulation III/7. Here again I feel that a degree in electrical engineering and a vocational qualification in electricity could provide the starting qualification for the two identified positions. Again the basic requirement of A-VI/1 and A-VI/6 must be added to it. The convention has some reference to workshop and shipboard training for the post of Electro-technical Officer. This is very sensible because a fresh graduate in electrical engineering will also take time to get acquainted with shipboard

New courses will be developed in close cooperation with the shipping and offshore industry, proactively anticipating future demands from both offshore and onshore oil and gas companies related to human resource developments. Now, IDESS is truly an international learning institution delivering competence assurance on two continents, meeting IMO and ILO conventions and all standards from DNV, OPITO and other accreditation societies. IDESS-MENA will be as IDESS is today; operated by a multi-cultural teaching staff of experienced seagoing instructors from around the world.

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Contact us Sales & Marketing: 4th Floor Scandic Palace 4291 Emilia Street Barangay Palanan, Makati City PHILIPPINES +63-2-822 9988 bookings@idess.com Main Training Campus: Building 2079 Nabasan Pier Naval Magazine Area Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2222 PHILIPPINES +63-47-252 3043 mail@idess.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IDESS MENA CONTACT: [The writer is a former Director General of Shipping, Bangladesh. He is also an ExDeputy Chief Examiner of UK-MCA, Maritime Administrator of Gibraltar and Maritime Adviser to GOP, Kingdom of Bahrain.]

Chief Business Development Officer Mark Knutzen at: mark@mnaf3albahr.com Final contract was signed in Oslo, Norway, last September by Chairman and CEO Khalid M AlFuhaid of MNAF3 Arabia and IDESS owner Yngvar Ronning Olsen.

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Or CEO Helge Oliversen at: helge.oliversen@idess.com

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PREMIER HUB The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA is more optimistic that the Freeport will emerge as the next premier maritime logistics and services hub. SBMA Chairman Roberto Garcia said the window of economic opportunity is open to the Philippines, as evidenced by the strong economic growth and huge interest of foreign investors. The recently concluded Subic Bay Maritime Conference and Exhibit was an eye opener that Subic has one of the most technologically-advanced container terminals, which is open for business as an alternative to Manila ports.

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He said the international community has now shifted its focus from the “BRICS” group, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, towards Asia’s “VIP” countries, which are Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. There are more than 500 shippers and shipping line operators attended. The event drew executives from various shipping and logistics companies from as far as South Africa, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan, along with officials and other stakeholders from maritimerelated firms in the Philippines. “We had a hugely successful opening, and the attendance really surpassed our expectations,” Garcia said.

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SBMA Chair Roberto Garcia

Among the industry experts who joined the conference were Susumo Naruse, secretary general of the International Association of Ports and Harbors; Hector Miole, port district manager for Southern Luzon; Customs Commissioner Rufino Biazon; NEDA deputy directorgeneral Rolando Tungpalan; and Atty. Arnel Casanova, president of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Garcia said the conference brings together the key players in the shipping industry — the shippers from Clark, Subic and Central Luzon, and the shipping lines. “We’d like to get the shipping lines to call and get the key shippers to ship from Subic,” he added.

ICS WELCOMES EC HALT TO COMPETITION INVESTIGATION OF P&I CLUBS

Peter Hinchliffe

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission competition directorate to close its investigation into the activities of the International Group of P&I Clubs. ICS Director of Legal Affairs, Kiran Khosla remarked:

“ICS has always firmly stated that the current system of mutual third party liability insurance provided by the International Group continues to serve the best interests of ship operators and their customers extremely well, alongside serving the interests of claimants and the general public. In particular, the mutual insurance arrangements provided by the Clubs enable the provision of the very high levels of insurance required under international liability conventions, under which compensation to claimants is generally paid regardless of fault and without legal wrangles.”

that it was simply conducting an investigation, and that this did not imply that there was ever any proof of infringement. The Commission had also advised that it had opened the investigation on its own initiative and that it had not received any formal complaints.

ICS has closely followed the European Commission’s investigations of the activities of the IG, the Commission having opened formal proceedings in 2010. The Commission had stated

“We are very pleased that the Commission officials involved now appear to understand the benefits of the current system.” said Ms Khosla.

In bilateral discussions with the Commission, ICS and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have previously emphasised that the mutual insurance arrangements provided by the P&I Clubs are efficient and cost effective.

JOINT FORCES ON PILOT LADDER SAFETY The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have joined forces to ensure that ladders used for pilot transfers are safe and always rigged correctly. The primary move was to update a brochure on this addressed to shipping companies and to seafarers themselves. The revised brochure – ‘Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements’ – is supported by a wide range of other international shipping bodies. It takes account of the latest amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) concerning pilot ladders, which came into effect on 1 July 2012. IMPA Sec-Gen Nick Cutmore explains, “Sadly, pilots continue to lose their lives as a result of accidents while boarding or disembarking from ships, and many more have been seriously injured. We are therefore very pleased by the support we have received from ICS, as well as from other industry

organisations and unions, in helping to promote the message to seafarers and to shipping company management about the vital need to rig pilot ladders safely in accordance with SOLAS.”

The brochure is also supported by the International Group of P&I Clubs, BIMCO, CLIA, Intercargo, IPTA, Intertanko, OCIMF, SIGTTO, ITF, IFSMA and the Nautical Institute.

Worldwide endorsement.

The IMPA/ICS brochure can be downloaded from the IMPA and ICS websites.

ICS Sec-Gen Peter Hinchliffe adds, “When pilots come aboard ships it is to help seafarers during critical and demanding phases of a voyage. It is incumbent on ship operators and their crews to do everything possible to ensure safety during pilot transfer operations, which always involve a degree of risk, even when conditions are good. Some common causes of accidents still appear to be defects in the structure of the ladder treads or ropes, or a lack of a proper securing of the ladder to the ship.” The updated guidance is being distributed throughout the industry by the national shipowners’ and pilots’ associations that make up the memberships of ICS and IMPA.

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The advocates. IMPA is a professional, non-profit making body, primarily concerned with promoting professional standards of pilotage worldwide in the interests of pilots’ safety. To date, it has some 8,000 members in over 40 countries for the promotion of professionally sound and safe pilotage. ICS is the principal international trade association for shipowners, with a membership comprising national shipowners’ associations from 36 countries, representing over 80% of the world merchant fleet, in all sectors and trades.

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FOR STCW COMPLIANCE

WHEN TRAINING DELIVERS

WHAT TECHNOLOGY CANNOT

The international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for seafarers aims to achieve for the shipping industry what increased technology has so far failed to deliver. This is primarily the reduction of the 80% rate of accidents on board ship attributable to human error. Proper training and evaluation can make a real difference to these damning statistics.

failure of individuals to come to grips with new technology can contribute to the accident rate. Maritime safety must focus on the role of the individual in taking responsibility for vessel safety and good training can help build the skills that prevent the occurrence of unwelcome incidents,” adds Mr. Cleave. Videotel has added three new courses to its STCW portfolio: •

Videotel Marine International (VMI) claims its newly-launched STCW training programmes could provide the tools to assist the ship owner and manager make a real difference. “We have all seen the level of technology on board ship take off over the past few years“, says Nigel Cleave, CEO of VMI. “Yet as the statistics show, the human factor has not changed appreciably, and indeed we have actually seen that the 24

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importantly knowing how to deal with all the latest security threats. •

Entry into Enclosed Spaces – addresses the vital issue of health and safety in enclosed spaces, as many deaths are still attributable to this easily preventable hazard. Based on Videotel’s award-winning series of programmes, it provides all the latest rules and regulations that need to be adhered to in order to protect and save lives.

Marine environmental and security awareness are delivered using interactive Computer Based Training (CBT). Students follow easy on-screen instructions to progress through the course. The programme contains text with optional English language voiceover, still photographs, video clips and animations. Entry into Enclosed Spaces is available in VHS/DVD with support booklet, interactive CD-ROM and through Videotel On Demand (VOD).

ICTSI-Croatia Signs CBA for Growth By Michiko Lardizabal

aster growth is expected as the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) signs the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the labor union in the port of Rijeka, Croatia. This is the first in the region signed specifically for container operations. AGCT is a Croatia-based subsidiary of Manilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), the latter a global operator focused on local economies of any country it operates at. AGCT CEO Dr. Antonio Passaro signed the CBA with Chairman Rusimir Cimirotic, Independent Union of Employees of Port of Rijeka and Chairman Roberto Zubcic, Autonomous Union of Employees in the Port of Rijeka. AGCT management is in a quest for modernization and productivity improvement through building trust and defining a clear path to secure the highest level of education, social development, safety and productivity for AGCT employees. The agreement also seeks to improve productivity, reduce waste and set grounds for future medium and long term developments in line with European Union and International Labor Organization (ILO) guidelines. AGCT, together with the Port of Rijeka, have embarked on major upgrading and

refurbishment of facilities as part of an ambitious expansion for higher levels of service. The company earmarked HRK 133 million for development in 2012 and another HRK 88 million in 2013 as AGCT foresees increased activity starting this year. Among the more significant achievements of the initial development program were greatly improved crane productivity, truck dwell time and equipment availability at the terminal. Infrastructure improvements included repairs in the container yard and roads, reconstruction of the rail yard, cleaning of the seabed in the southern pier. Utilities improvements include the installation of an autonomous fuel and power supply system. AGCT also prepares for the further upgrade of facilities with the planned reconstruction of the yard, construction of new gates and the installation of European Union border inspection posts. Currently, AGCT has a terminal area of 13.9 hectares and plans to expand to 16.8 hectares by 2013. Moreover, the 518-meter berth controlling depth, which was already lowered from 10.7 meters to 11.6 meters last year, will be further enhanced with the construction of the new 320-meter berth and a

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controlling depth of 14.5 meters. AGCT will also beef up equipment fleet with two new post Panamax quay cranes, eight rubber tired gantries and two rail mounted gantries from ZPMC of China. These new equipment will augment AGCTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current fleet composed of two quay cranes, seven reach stackers, nine prime movers, 13 chassis and four forklifts. AGCT uses the NAVIS terminal operating system. New safety standards were implemented even as manpower skills were upgraded through the rollout of various training programs in operations and systems. AGCT is being primed to become the international trading gateway for central and southeastern Europe serving Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, south Poland, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, all of which are natural hinterlands of the Port of Rijeka.

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PMMA CLASS 94 DONATES

PhP2 Million Capt. Gaudencio “Jess” Morales sends their collegial gratitude to a major donor for construction of their alumni home. Morales was acting as President of the PMMA Alumni Association, in tandem with the Board of Directors. He acknowledged receipt last September 19th of $48,500 (about PhP2,017,600.) from Dominador Ugsang, Jr., a Filipino seafarer now based in Venezuela. Mr. Ugsang is a PMMA alumnus, Class of ’94. In a warm personal letter of appreciation, Capt Morales wrote, “Honestly, we are pleasantly surprised and are very happy to receive such substantial amount of donation from one of our Alumni who has found gainful employment in Venezuela. Your generous gesture of support will not only be a big boast to the successful completion of our Alumni Center but also inspires me, the Board and the entire membership to work harder to pursue this long cherished dream.” Capt. Morales tried to call Mr. Ugsang in Venezuela but was unable to reach the benefactor. As an alternative gesture, the PMMAAA president placed an open invitation to Mr. Ugsang and family should they visit the Philippines.

COSTA CONCORDIA CREW “SEAFARER OF THE YEAR” David Barrow, Lloyd’s Register Area Manager for UK, Ireland and SW Europe, Pier Luigi Foschi, Chairman of the Board-Costa Crociere S.p.A.,

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London, England. – The Costa Concordia crew members won the Seafarer of the Year award at the Lloyd’s List Global Awards 2012. The awards ceremony was held at the London’s Lancaster Hotel at a gala evening attended by international shipping industry leaders. The prestigious award was officially delivered to Costa Concordia crew members composed of Sheila Canlas, Assistant Bar Manager and Janice Aguda, Waitress. Joining the awardees are Pier Luigi Foschi, Chairman of the Board of Costa Crociere , Alessandro Centrone, VP-Corporate Human Resources; Marlon Roño, President of Magsaysay Maritime and Alexandra Maxwell Cecala, Head of Innovation department of A. Magsaysay. Magsaysay is a leading human resource provider to the global cruise lines and hospitality industries. It manages two Costa Cruises training schools, in Indonesia and the Philippines. The Seafarer of the Year award was earned as cited: “When the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a reef off the island of Giglio on January 13, international attention inevitably focused on the actions of the master. But what was largely missed in the media storm that ensued were the genuine examples of bravery and professionalism displayed by members of the crew. There were 4,229 people on board the vessel at the time of the casualty and while the tragic loss of life caused by this

regrettable incident will rightly be the subject of forensic investigations for some time to come, it should not be forgotten that without the skilled response of the majority of the crew, the loss of life could have been far higher. Our judges this year concurred with the view of Filipino crewing suppliers Magsaysay who nominated their crew aboard but also wanted to acknowledge the bravery of others, that the actions of the professional and honorable seafarers that night should be publically recognized.”

The process. The coveted award recognizes the skill, bravery and professionalism that the industry’s seafarers demonstrate on a daily basis. It’s addressed to crew members of all ranks who have shown leadership, courage and vision while onboard. Nominations come from individuals or shipping companies putting forward any member of the crew, from ratings to masters. The 2012 Seafarer of the Year award was sponsored by Lloyd’s Register, one of the most important maritime classification societies in the world. Lloyd’s List Global Awards is the shipping industry’s most acclaimed, credible and well-supported honor. It is hosted annually by Lloyd’s List, the London-based daily which is the oldest and most prestigious newspaper for the global shipping community. It was set up to recognize standards of excellence and achievement in the international maritime industry. MARINO WORLD

Corporate clout. Costa Cruises is Europe’s Number One cruise company (www.costacruise.com). For over 60 years its ships have plied the seas of the world, offering the best in Italian style, hospitality and cuisine and providing dream holidays with the utmost in terms of fun and relaxation. Its fleet has a total of 14 ships in service; a new ship has been ordered from Fincantieri and will be delivered in October 2014. Costa Cruises has been certified by RINA (Italian Shipping Register) with the BEST4, an integrated system of voluntary certification of corporate compliance with the highest standards governing social accountability (SA 8000, issued in 2008, thanks to the first voluntary pilot program in the maritime industry), environment (UNI EN ISO 14001, 2004), safety (OHSAS 18001, 2007) and quality (UNI EN ISO 9001, 2008) (www.costacruise.com/ Best4). All the ships in the Costa fleet have been assigned RINA’s Green Star notation certifying that they are operated in compliance with the highest environmental protection standards. With revenues of 3.1 billion euros and 2.3 million total Guests in 2011, Costa Crociere is the largest Italian travel group and comprises the brands Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises and Iberocruceros. Costa Crociere S.p.A. is a member of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise operator.

ABAYA TO FOCUS ON INFRA by Michiko Lardizabal

Newly-appointed Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya will pursue key infrastructure projects of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to sustain the country’s growth. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is among those to effectively

implement the Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention, as amended.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ( LTFRB) Information Technology (IT) program.

This is to ensure the continuous employment of Filipino seafarers in the international seaborne trade; the upgrade of aviation status to Category 1, and the night-rating of several airports in the country to support the growing tourism industry.

“We intend to continue with the current team of DOTC. They have been well organized, well prepared, high-caliber (and) … are now set in place,” he says.

Abaya will also see to it that the passengers’ Bill of Rights for air travelers is finalized and signed as scheduled. He will also ensure proper bidding at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and

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Other guests are Governor-Elect Robert Kuan, District Governor Nominee Lito Colona, PDG Guiller Tumangan, PDG Benjie Bacorro, AG Ace Tolentino, EAG Chochit Tobias, PCoS PP Paul E. Chang, PP Pepz Bengzon and some district officers as well as Peace Presidents of other clubs. The “Peace” appellation is due to Rotary International current theme, “Peace Through Service.” Peace President. President Isagani “Gani” Ramos actually leads a sheltered life. He is a senior partner at Ramos and Ramos Law offices at Poblacion, Plaridel, Bulacan where he is also Chairman of both Plaridel Water District and People’s Law Enforcement Board.

3830 DG Sue Sta. Maria (third from right) with the frontliners of RCMB

The Rotary Club of Makati-Buendia (RCMB) inducted its set of officers for the year 2012-2013 at the G Hotel, Roxas Boulevard in Manila last August 31st. The chapter is within the umbrella of Rotary International District 3830 Immediate Past President (IPP) Capt. Reynold “Burt” Sabay, (President, New Simulator Training Center) passed on the leadership to Isagani “Gani” Ramos, a lawyer and father of nine, two of whom are seafarers. Sabay’s IPP was PP Manny David, a manning executive being President of Western Shipping South East Asia) and now serving as District’s Assistant Governor (AG). For this Rotary year, Sabay serves as the club trainer and David as Adviser. RCMB received various awards during their terms, proof of their leadership abilities.

More mariners. Manny’s son Mark is the President-Elect (PE), the next President after Gani.

RCMB’s Past President Ulysses Sevilla is a former President of Maritime Law Association of the Philippines. Disaster Management Committee Chairman Neil Pascua is Technical Superintendent of Western Shipping.

Service Project Committee Chairman PP Bobot Tria.

Topguns. District Governor Sue Sta. Maria graced the induction and handover ceremonies.

Marino World Publisher Lyn Bacani as the Club’s Public Image Chairman for the second year.

Atty. Ramos holds two baccalaureates, in Law and in Arts; also a Masters in Public Administration. He finished the course for Overseas Administrators on Planning and Management of Urban Development and holds a Certificate in Governmental Management. He is in the roster of the International Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. With his leadership, RCMB is expected to remain vibrant and alive because of his team-building skills and problemsolving ability. He is also articulate in his visions for the Club which creates a productive and happy group. Collegial decision-making is one of his core attributes.

President Gani’s Family, his first line of support

Collaboration. The event was concluded with the signing of RCMB Sister Club Agreement with Rotary Club Plaridel under District 3770. The agreement is in line with the fourth object of Rotary – to encourage and foster the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through fellowships among businessmen and professionals. The two Clubs agreed to promote friendships and understanding among

With such spectrum of Rotary goals, the maritime sector may have a load in its heart.

Support pours. PP/AG Manny David led the presentation of RCMB contribution to the Governor’s Fund and his own cash donation to the Rotary Street Children Foundation. A number of Buendians pledge to become Paul Harris Fellows ($1,000 contribution). The Php20K Club fund-raising project of RCMB was introduced and explained by its creator, PP Uly Sevilla. New leadership, new expectations

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Rotary’s areas of focus are: peace and conflict prevention/resolution; disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy and economic and community development.

In his inspiring inaugural address, he exhorted peace within ourselves, families and community.

Other RCMB officers for Rotary Year 2012-2013 are President Nominee Irene Bencito, Secretary Raquel Vilegas, Treasurer Vic Valenzuela, Club Administrator Emil Castro, Membership Chairman Malou Deris, Co-Chairman PP Tony Ilagan, Public Image Co-Chairman Nanding Dela Cruz, New Generation Chairman Nei Eco,

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17TH NATIONAL SEAFARER DAY

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