MOLMEC and MAAP partner to establish DP Training in the Philippines

In a significant move towards bolstering the competitiveness of Filipino seafarers in offshore operations, MOL Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. (MOLMEC) and the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Dynamic Positioning (DP) training program in the Philippines last February 19 at MAAP-IMMAJ campus.

Leaders from MOL Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. (MOLMEC) President Kazuhiko Kikuchi, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) President VADM Eduardo Ma R Santos, AFP (RET), and Magsaysay Learning Resources Inc. (MLRI) President Dr. Alex M. Enriquez, and MAAP MIITD Director Engr. Gerardo Ramon S. Galang signed the MOU to establish a DP Training Program in the Philippines last February 19.

This partnership addresses the demand for DP-certified professionals in the oil and gas, subsea, and offshore wind industries by making Nautical Institute-accredited (NI-accredited) and specialized DP training more accessible for Filipino seafarers. Under the MOU, MOLMEC will provide its technical expertise in DP training, while MAAP will leverage its advanced DP simulators and training infrastructure.

MAAP’s full-mission, class A KSIM Navigation DP bridge simulator with 360° view on Electro-pneumatic controlled motion platform.

For the past decades, the Philippines has been a major supplier of seafarers to the global maritime fleet, but there is the reality of limited access to DP training programs. While NI-accredited DP training courses are available in the country, seafarers find the financial aspect associated with it as a challenge. The partnership between MOLMEC and MAAP differentiates itself by emphasizing the value proposition of delivering world-class, industry-leading, and value-driven DP training.

Moreover, this initiative aligns with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ (MOL) broader commitment to offshore wind energy development. There is a projected growth on the demand for DP operators with the increase in offshore wind activities in the Philippines and across Asia. Equipping Filipino seafarers with DP certification will contribute to workforce upskilling for the expanding offshore
renewable sector.

This partnership is pivotal in defining the future of Filipino seafarers in offshore operations. By expanding access to DP training, MOLMEC and MAAP ensure that the Philippines remain indispensable to the evolving needs of the maritime industry.

The MOU signing ceremony was oKicially closed with a group photo of MOLMEC, MAAP, and MLRI representatives.

For inquiries, contact: training.molep@molgroup.com

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