Founded in 2016, MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy (MMMA) aspires to become the foremost institution for maritime higher education in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to cultivate a cadre of globally competitive maritime professionals through a dynamic and unmatched outcome-based educational approach, grounded in the principles of excellence, discipline, and service. MMMA extends […]
When you enter sea as a Deck Cadet, your next promotion, or you can say your first officer promotion is 3rd officer or 2nd Mate only. Being the first promotion, new lads stumble upon lot of responsibilities being an officer. Approximately after 12-18 months of cadetship, you finally become 3rd officer, after clearing your exams. And then, you are part […]
Get to know about Drills On board Merchant Vessels like Abandon Ship, Fire Drills, Man Overboard Drill, Oil / Chemical Spills, Enclosed Space Entry, Flooding, Collision, Grounding Drills, Blackout Training, Emergency Steering Drill. A Drill is an exercise performed on board (or during training ashore) which may be supervised by a competent authority or personnel. Mostly Such exercises are specialized […]
