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Mr-2004-11.Pdf Recognized & Accredited by TESDA Las Piiias City ® COURSES OFFERED DEGREE COURSES TESDA COURSES Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) Marine Electronic Technician Course (METC)- 2 years Marine Engineering Technology Course (MET)- 2 years - 3 years academic training Seafarer's Rating Course (SRC)- I year - 1 year shipboard training Specialization in ...... .. .... Deck Rating Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering ( BSMarE) ...... .... .... Engine Rating - 3 years academic training ... .... .-. .... Steward Rating - I year shipboard training . ' Reeft:r Technician Course (RTC) - 1 year Bachelor of Science in C ustoms Administration (BSCA) Maritime Weiding Course (MWC) - 1 year Bachelor of Arts in Port Management (BAPM) Machinery Repairman Course (MRC)- I year Pumpman Tanker Vessel Course (PVTC)- 6 months Admission Requirements Freshman Transferees 1. High School Report Card (Forrn 138) 1. Transfer credential/Honorable Dismissal 2. Certificate of good moral character 2. Transcript nf records 3. Two 2 x 2 I. D. picture (latest) 3. Certificate of good moral character 4. Must pass the entrance exam 4. Tv,o 2 x 2 I. D. picture (latest) 5. Must pass the entrance exam San Antonio Valley Road, Talon I, Las Pifias City Tel. No. 805-02-39/805-02-41 /805-02-44 Fax No. 805-02-43 CAPT. ALBERTO C. COMPAS, M.M. President & Chairman of the Board II' THE MARITIME LEAGUE THE COVER CHAIRMAN'S PAGE CHAIRMAN EMERITUS 5 Hon. Fidel V. Ramos Cleaning the AFP and PNP HONORARY CHAIRMAN Hon Leandro R. Mendoza MARITIME UPDATE 6 CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT SECURITY Commo. Carlos L. Agustin AFP (Ret) 8 Superferry 14 fire 'was sabotage' BOARD OF TRUSTEES Audit for 5 year ISPS certification starts Rep. Plaridel M. Abaya Vicente F. Aldanese VAdm. Napoleon C. Baylon, AFP (Ret) CORPORATE 11 Capt. Alberto Compas, MM Nenaco goes for Private Ownership Herminio S. Esguerra Edgar S. Go Doris Teresa M. Ho COVER STORY 12 VAdm. Reuben S. Lista Deregulation goes full steam Hector E. Miole Carlos C. Salinas Rep. Vicente A. Sandoval CREWING AND TRAINING 14 Philip S. Tuazon Focusing on Language of the Sea PHS encourages promotion Editorial Board Myanmar Seafarers are cheapest Sri Lanka/Normay Seamen Agreement CHAIRMAN Commo. Carlos L. Agustin, AFP (Ret) INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 16 MEMBERS What hampers the need for technical aid in maritime sector? Edgar S. Go Doris Teresa M. Ho Dante La Jimenez PEOPLE 19 Ernest Villareal The new cast of FAME Philpesta calls on new Marina chief Editorial Staff PORTS 20 EDITOR Andy G. Dalisay Subic tracks vehicle movement CdO port development up for grabs ASSOCIATE EDITOR Batangas Port nears completion Carmela I. Huelar EDITORIAL ASSISTANT BROKERAGE 22 Let B. Amante-Capatoy What's wrong with Brokers' Law The Philippine Hammonia Shipmanagement Ci"ew LAYOUT Richerly Howard T. Domigo COMMODITY 24 US bounds transhipments on tight watch Fresh fruits watching for holidays THE MARITIME LEAGUE WORD FROM FVR 2 6 Philippine Navy Procurement Building Moving fast forward the power sector thru privatization and deregulation Gate 7, Molave St. , Bonifacio Naval Station, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig , Metro Manila Email : [email protected] Tel. No. 812-7521 to 28/812-7431 loc. 3987 The Maritime Review is published bimonthly on behalf of the Maritime League and is supplied to members as part of their annual membership package. However, the opinions expressed by the writers do not necessarily reflect those of the Maritime League . i ~ 60LD£N CITY £N61N££RIN6 AND CONSTRUCTION HomerS. Guintu General Manager 3368 Harvard Street Pinagkaisahan, Makati City Tel. No. 882-0252 Fax No. 882-0239 HM. training center, ~atsea qcargo i>afttuap, ] nc. SEABORNE BL.OG., 4203 A. Mtlguyuy Boutttv.-d CorMt Soc~ Street, Sla Mew. Manil.. 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PRINCIPALS AND THE Control Engineering (wl simulator) Maritime English Electro- Hydraulics I Pneumatics Maritime Computer FUTIJRE OF FILIPINO (wl simulator) MARPOL 73178 Annex I SEAFARERS Marine Diesel Engineering (w/ simulator) MARPOL 73/78 Annex II Basic Marine Refrigeration & Maritime Law for Ship's Officer Airconditioning Simulator Course 6MARINER'S GYM EXACT [11 ~ Excellence & Competency Training Center .\;.@J.~·::.-:::'··· 4F 827 AMSIR Bldg., Paredes cor. Loyola Sts.,Sampaloc, Manila (Near PRC) Tel. Nos.: 733-8897 I 733-2119 *Fax No.: 733-5771 Email Address : [email protected] Website: www.exacttrainingcenter . com MARITIME . REVIEW CHAIRMAN'S PAGE NOVEMBER 2004 'Tit CLEANSING TH by: Maritime League Chairman Carlos L. Agustin HE public service goes be enough to have sheer determination. with indifference much more as adver­ yond material and physical The lack of a proper perspective to per­ saries or enemies. comfort, the essence of being form one's duties increases the chances Ta true "vanguard of society" of failure and temptations and there­ The synergy of the people's moral force with willingness to sacrifice as its fore­ fore, could result in betraying the and the legally instituted police power most noble attribute, never for finan­ people's trust and confidence. of public officers can overcome the cial gain and popularity. Such is espe­ worst insidious plans of any organized cially true for the uniformed services Lately, the police and military sectors criminal group. We have the people whose image of late suffer from the have been the focus of public scrutiny and the law. Hence, the legal power consequences of corruption. due to serious image credibility and power of numbers will lead us to A law enforcer is a dedicated public brought about by allegations of corrup­ justice. servant and a model citizen of the com­ tion and other illegal activities. Gain­ munity. Like any other pubic servant, ing pub I ic trust and confidence pre­ As exemplars of society, peace officers a public safety officer must have sev­ sents a serious challenge because their must be the examples of obedience to eral important virtues. Important effectiveness and success are anchored law. This means obeying the rules of among !hese are: intellectual capabil­ on the willingness of people to coop­ behavior for order, living within their ity, technical proficiency, moral integ­ erate with them. Therefore, as respon­ means and being respectable in all their rity and sense of purpose. The first sible members of the society in gen­ actions. The people cannot but sup­ equips him for entry to a demanding eral, and law enforcement community port the government and its law enforc­ profession, the second he develops in in particular, they should impose so­ ers if they see public servants sincere, training and practice, the third he nur­ cial sanctions to caution, correct or re­ honest and dedicated in performing tures from chil.dhood and develops in form the few irresponsible and erring their functions. the course of training and professional comrade-in-arm s absorbed by selfish development and the fourth is that motives. Will it take just a few good men and quality which promotes excellence and wome n to start the domino effect of enhances one's ability to accomplish Delivering public safety is a noble pro­ putting an end to wrongdoing, or will the mission adequately. fession established primarily to serve it need more? That question will have the people- to institute safety, preserve to be answered by the PN P and the Among the four, I place great value on order and confidence and enforce the AFP. moral integrity - the greatest but least fu II extent of the law if necessary, to obvious trait a public officer can pos- all individuals. Therefore, the lawman The time is now for all good men and sess. But it is in' practicing the sense of must gain the people's confidence and women in the uniformed service to purpose that the greatness of a man or serve them with utmost courtesy, de­ cleanse their rank and file of the few woman can be measured. Yet, it is not cency and respect and never treat them rascals and misfits. 5 IMO TO CLEAN UP SHIPBREAKING even brighter days ahead. Beatson said the large, shipping has virtually no image at THE International Maritime Organization recent end of EU/US trade sanctions will all". He finished by rallying the industry to has announced plans for a mandatory ship­ also help spur the market. But in coping arms, saying: "I think that it is time for us breaking regime. In a significant break from with the growth, he said, break-bulk ship­ to take notice and to act". Responding to existing voluntary IMO guidelines, inter­ pers need to focus on solving challenges the call, the Round Table initiated an im­ national delegates attending the 52"d Ses­ from risk management, higher insurance age campaign at the meeting yesterday. As sion of the Marine Environment Protection rates and labour shortages as well. Chris Horrocks, secretary-general of the Committee in London agreed to develop a *** ICS, explains: "The Round Table acts as raft of ' legally binding and gl obally appli­ both a cohesive and anti-wire crossing func­ cable' measures under the authority of a AGENCIES TO tion.
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