The Lifesaving Role of Education and Training in the Maritime Industry

11:20 PM James Abram 0 Comments

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The Philippines has become a newly industrialized country and one of Southeast Asia’s growth leaders thanks to thoughtful reforms and stable finances. In the beginning of 2016, the Philippine economy was the fastest growing economy in Asia and even overtook China for a few months.

Due to the country’s booming success, the demand for consumer products and tourism has risen. One sector that plays a vital role in their transportation is the maritime industry.

This poses pressure to several maritime schools in the Philippines. As the nation soars to greater heights, the expectations also rise.

What’s the challenge?

One of the main areas that explicitly need to be addressed is proper education and training. Around 80 to 90 percent of maritime accidents are ascribed to human error. Hence, it is critical that seafarers be well-educated and trained, able to follow orders, manage risks, solve problems, and must be psychologically and emotionally happy to ensure safe, secure, clean and efficient operations for your life at sea.

The lack of proper training should greatly be emphasized because it can cost you your life. If you’re an aspiring mariner looking for a position at sea, make sure to opt for a maritime school in the country that offers state-of-the-art facilities, skilled instructors and top-notch training courses.

Solutions

Several training courses pave the way to a safer, cleaner and more competent environment and one of which is the implementation of the 2010 revised Standard Training and Certificate Watch keeping (STCW) Convention and Code.

In 2010, several amendments were adopted to ensure that the industry is well-regulated. Some of the most notable amendments were: 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 requirements for marine environment awareness training and training in leadership and teamwork; and new requirements for security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafarers are properly trained to cope if their ship comes under attack. On top of these, you also have to undergo SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) training, basic safety training for aspiring maritime workers. The course syllabus includes Personal Survival Training, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility. This is a prerequisite before fulfilling your dream of becoming a full-fledged mariner.

There are only a number of school and colleges that offer these maritime training courses. Make sure that your chosen institution is accredited by the Maritime Training Council of the Philippines and MARINA (Maritime Industry Authority).

The increasing demand from the shipping industry requires high-quality of manpower at all times. Maritime schools in the Philippines should also take note of this because they primarily contribute to the role of proper education and training of every maritime student and, eventually, future maritime workers.

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5 Ways to Make Maritime Senior High Schoolers Back-to-School Ready

8:29 PM James Abram 0 Comments

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Being in senior high school is being on one of the most important stages in your life.  It’s that time where you start contemplating on life’s huge decisions: should you start immersing yourself in the “real world” or should you pursue a higher education degree program? Either way, preparing yourself for these monumental career steps will start off great if you have yourself prepared first. Let’s start with getting off on the right foot for the coming school year. Here are basic ways how:

Explore your options

                This phase of high school is all about exploration and discovery. Senior High School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K-12 program. During this time, students will get through a core curriculum under a track of your choice.

                There are seven Learning Areas under the Core Curriculum. These are Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Philosophy, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. Each student can choose among three tracks: Academic; Technical-Vocational-Livelihood; and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM).
                With these information, uncovering the right fit for you wouldn’t be much of a laborious process. Plus, you’ll be more in tune with where you’d want to grow as an individual or a maritime professional.

Talk out your plans

Seek help and share goals. Making your goals visible boosts accountability, motivation and progress calculation. Not only can you track your progress but others can also remind you if ever you get derailed. Being a senior maritime high school student can become a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry; you don't have to climb this mountain all on your own. You have your parents, siblings, friends, classmates and even teachers to help you through it!

Know the importance of your senior years

Yes, it can get tiring especially with all these senior responsibilities on your shoulders. In addition to this, you will now be faced with a choice: are you simply going to trudge along or are you going to grab every opportunity that comes your way?  

                Setbacks and failures are inevitable but you can overcome them and even use them to your advantage. Highly successful people are the ones who have failed the most. So if you have failed during your former years, it’s about time to step your game up for what lies ahead.

Attend Orientations

                Before you skip that orientation class, keep in mind that it always pays to be prepared. Attending initiation courses can make you learn more about the journey you are venturing on. It sparks confidence and gives you insight on your chosen field. If you’re feeling unsure as to why you picked a certain maritime school and course, maybe you should consider going to those briefings instead.             
      
Make sure to have adequate amount of sleep

Having an adequate amount of sleep is imperative to a successful high school career. Students who tend to sleep less than eight hours a night may not be as awake or alert during the day.

Being in a maritime school is quite challenging. From its strict diet down to intense physical training, getting enough rest is just rudimentary. Make sure to sleep for at least 8 hours and wake up energized! 

These are just some among many other ways to be prepared for your next chapter. Now that your priorities are in order, make sure to pick the best maritime institution that best suits the needs of incoming senior high school graduates.  


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