Maritime Training Center - Cavite

  • SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES – CAVITE
    MR. GLENN MARK BLASQUEZ – General Manager
    MR. ANECITO JUBAC, JR. M.B.A. – VP/QMR
    No. II Ilaya Street, Bacoor Cavite
    Sitio Postema, Bgy. Sahud Ulan, Tanza, Cavite
    Halayhay, Tanza, Cavite
    Tel No.: (046) 417-43-86



Among the changes of the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments



Revised requirements on hours of work and rest and new requirements for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as updated standards relating to medical fitness standards for seafarers;

New certification requirements for able seafarers;

New requirements relating to training in modern technology such as electronic charts and information systems (ECDIS);

New requirements for marine environment awareness training and training in leadership and teamwork;

New training and certification requirements for electro-technical officers;

Updating of competence requirements for personnel serving on board all types of tankers, including new requirements for personnel serving on liquefied gas tankers;

New requirements for security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly trained to cope if their ship comes under attack by pirates;

Introduction of modern training methodology including distance learning and web-based learning;

New training guidance for personnel serving on board ships operating in polar waters; and

New training guidance for personnel operating Dynamic Positioning Systems ​