OPITO appoints its new CEO

Posted On July 27, 2017 By: Editor Editor

The Offshore Petroleum Industry Organization (OPITO),  which sets the standards for the oil and gas industry since 1991, appoints its new CEO, John McDonald. OPITO has been improving workforce safety and competency through the trainings they conduct. Over 250, 000 people train to OPITO standards across the globe every year.  And here in the Philippines, offshore safety […]

Smart and MARINA Partner Up Celebrate International Seafarer’s Day

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        Smart Communications, in partnership with Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), honored hundreds of seafarers as modern day heroes for their hard work, as well as their intense maritime training here in the Philippines.  It was held last June 25 during the International Seafarer’s Day at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) in Pasay City.  The annual celebration of the Day for the Seafarers (DoTS) was established as […]

Choosing the Offshore Training School for You

Posted On June 13, 2017 By: Editor Editor

In a world where there is no sea too deep, or  too ocean to wide, career in the maritime industry has become one of the most in demand. The Philippines is one of the five largest supply countries of seafarers in the world, making it one of the most in demand courses in the country. […]

How To Become a Seaman in the Philippines

Posted On May 1, 2017 By: Editor Editor

Photo courtesy of planetphilippines.com As one of the top paying jobs in the Philippines, many Filipinos are now dreaming to become a seaman. Filipinos are undeniably one of the top choices of foreign employers because of their passion and perseverance towards work. So if you’re ready to sail, there are various essentials  that you need […]

Traits of a Filipino Seafarers

Posted On April 24, 2017 By: Editor Editor

Photo courtesy by www.panamamerchants.com Philippines are among the top countries that produced quality seafarers around the world. In fact, filipino seafarers comprise 25% of seafarers around the world. Because of the high demand of this career around the world, the huge demand of maritime training in the philippines are also increasing. Top factors might be […]


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