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07/2017 Volume 13 Issue 06

Outstanding Global Maritime Professionals Recognized at the 2017 PTC Seafarer Awards

Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC) honored its most outstanding Global Maritime Professionals (GMPs) during the awarding ceremony of the 2017 PTC Seafarer Awards held at the Le Parc Event Hall in Pasay City last June 22, 2017. The ceremony capped off a six-month long search among PTC’s over 45,000 seafarers and was held in conjunction with the celebration of the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer, hinged on this year’s theme “Seafarers Matter.”

The bi-annual PTC Seafarer Awards pays tribute to the exemplary achievements and contributions of PTC’s Global Maritime Professionals to the country and the global maritime industry. First launched in 2012, this year’s Awards recognized PTC GMPs of all ranks onboard and onshore who were nominated in four very distinct categories: Outstanding Performance, Heroism and Bravery, Financial Management and Community Service.

Honored with the PTC Global Maritime Professional of the Year Award for Outstanding Performance was Bosun Salvador S. Hechanova Jr. of Reederei F. Laeisz G.m.b.H. (RFL) for the exceptional seamanship and dependable leadership he has displayed in his 17 years with PTC and his remarkable achievements in the field of entrepreneurship.

The officers and crew of four vessels, namely MV Astrea of Hydroussa Navigation Ltd., MV Fermita of Ugland Marine Management AS, CSCL Manzanillo of Seaspan Shipmanagement Ltd., and MV Norstream of Bore Ltd., were recognized with the PTC Bayaning Marino Award for Heroism for their extraordinary and valiant efforts in rescue operations.

The PTC Seafarer Entrepreneur Award was bestowed to Pumpman Serafin T. Bersales Jr. of Ahlers Maritime Services, who currently runs a successful trucking business, and Chief Cook Reynaldo T. Victor of RFL, a hardworking businessman who manages a personalized cake business, baking supplies store, restaurant and a farm.

Chief Cook Joel D. Urma of RFL was named PTC Seafarer of the Year for Community Service for his commendable efforts in the development and promotion of the footwear industry of Liliw, Laguna. Other distinguished finalists who were also honorably recognized during the awarding ceremony were the officers and crew of Asiatic Neptune from Asiatic Lloyd for the Bravery and Heroism category and 3/O April O. Lopez of Lighthouse Shipmanagement (LHSM) for the Financial Management Category. 2/O Aristeo O. Zubia of LHSM and Chief Cook Ramon Y. Tonog Jr. of Euronav, recently retired PTC GMPs, were given special commendations for their outstanding achievements in entrepreneurship.

The 2017 PTC Seafarer Awards was presented in cooperation with AXA Life, ACM Homes, Eastwest Health Care, Constellation Travels, Globe Telecoms, Max’s Group and ProGear.

Ambassador Salinas Honored at the 2017 Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia PTC Group founder and chairman Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas was honored with the Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia last June 23, 2017 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Hong Kong.

This fitting tribute caps a year of recognition that has been bestowed on him by the Philippine government (Order of Sikatuna Rank of Grand Cross), the Spanish government (Gran Cruz dela Orden de Isabel La Catolica), and now the international maritime community. The Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates Ambassador Salinas’s service and dedication to the development of the Philippine maritime industry over the last five decades, his pioneering efforts and vision for the promotion and advancement of Filipino maritime professionals, and his invaluable contributions to the country’s legacy of leadership in the global shipping industry.

A distinguished leader in Philippine maritime, Amb. Salinas is also a recipient of the TIMONEL AWARD from the Philippine Maritime Industry Authority, the highest award granted to private individuals for services rendered to the government. He has been recognized by the Department of Transportation and Communications for the promotion of Philippine overseas shipping and for his assistance in the establishment of the headquarters of the IMO Regional

Presence for Technical Cooperation in East Asia. In 1992, His Majesty, King Harald V of Norway, conferred upon Mr. Salinas, the Royal Order of Merit with Rank of Commander, for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Philippine-Norwegian maritime relations. In 2006, Mr. Salinas was given the Most Inspiring Maritime Service Provider Entrepreneur Award by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, for his outstanding contributions to the development of the Philippine maritime industry. He was honored by Lloyd’s Ship Manager of London with a Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Excellence Award for an illustrious career in shipping in 2009 and in the following year, he was recognized with the Special Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Award by the Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) and was conferred the Presidential Medal of Merit by the Republic of the Philippines through President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a civilian honor for his achievements in the maritime sector that have enhanced the prestige and honor of the Philippines both domestically and internationally.

PTC Successfully Completes ISO 9001 and MLC AuditsPTC Inc. is proud to announce that it has successfully passed with zero non-conformities, the ISO 9001:2015 Transition Audit on the company’s Quality Management System. The audit, conducted by Mr. Randy Magnaye of DNV GL last May 30 to June 1, affirms PTC’s successful transition from the 2008 version of the ISO 9001 standard to the updated 2015 version.

PTC Inc. has also passed its Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) annual certification audit likewise with zero non-conformities, conducted by Mr. Jessie Suficiencia of DNV GL last June 15, 2017.

LifeLinks Announces Openings in the Aviation Industry Life Links International Resources Inc. has announced the opening of exciting career opportunities in the field of aviation. Aircraft maintenance technicians, sheetmetal technicians and aircraft painters who wish to work in Malta and the United Arab Emirates may submit their applications to aviation@lifelinks.com.ph. Employer’s interview and trade testing for shortlisted applicants will conducted in Manila and Singapore within the next few months.

PTC Employees Learn About Pulmonary Tuberculosis As part of the PTC Health & Wellness Lecture Series 2017, a seminar on Pulmonary Tuberculosis was organized by the company’s Human Resources Department for employees of the PTC Group last June 29, 2017 at the Legaspi Room of First Maritime Place. The seminar was conducted by Dr. Divilinio Macalinao, M.D., Occupational Medicine Specialist of the Rizal Medical Hospital, who discussed the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis.

PTC at the 11th FAME Fun Run Employees of the PTC Group laced up their running shoes in support of “Go Marino Go! Healthy Body, Healthy Mind,” the 11th FAME Fun Run held last June 17, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City. The longest-running recreational event in the maritime industry, the fun run was organized by the Filipino Association for Mariners’ Employment, Inc. to kick off the commemoration of the International Seafarer’s Day and to help raise funds for the World Wildlife Fund.

PHILCAMSAT Shortlisted at the Safety at Sea Awards

The Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc. (PHILCAMSAT) has been shortlisted for the Best Crew Development and Training Programme category at the 2017 Safety at Sea Awards. This category recognizes the standout programs that develop seafarer skills and ensure that crew comply with industry best practice and global regulation. The finalists include training programs that have demonstrated to have improved safe working practices or attitudes as a result of its implementation, either onshore or aboard ship.

Safety at Sea has been promoting safe and secure work practices in commercial shipping over the last 50 years since its launch in 1967. The Safety at Sea Awards recognize those who improve seafarer competence and risk management with innovations and achievements in the fields of training, operations, equipment and services. The winners of the Safety at Sea Awards will be announced in London, UK on September 12 as part of the London International Shipping Week 2017.

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PTC Basketball Tournament Employees of the PTC Group together with ProGear recently concluded an invitational basketball tournament for players ages 40 and above. A total of four teams participated in the tournament which ran from May 23 to June 14 at The City Club in Alphaland Place Makati. Bagging the championship was the Green Team composed of Nic Santiago of LifeLinks, Steve Keeler of LAPD, Jet Pesquira of Marketing Communications, Benjie Reyes of Building Administration, Eric Tumbaga of PHILCAMSAT, Jay Valdez of Treasury and Ivan Superio of the Security Office.

PHILCAMSAT Takes Part in Development of New IMO Model Course

The Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc. (PHILCAMSAT) has been tapped by the Philippine Association of Maritime Training Center, Inc. (PAMTCI) to take part in the development of a new IMO Model Course on the Use of Managerial and Leadership Skills.

The task forms part of the Philippines’ commitment made during the 4th Sub-Committee Meeting on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held last January 30, 2017, to revise and develop four model courses. The Maritime Industry Authority

(MARINA) is spearheading the said initiative.

With efforts from PAMTCI through PHILCAMSAT, inputs from the Gregorio Oca Leadership and Development Foundation (GOLD), and guidance from MARINA, the development is currently on its review and pilot stage prior to its submission to the HTW Review Group.

The development of the model course is expected to improve the delivery of the Module on Leadership and Managerial skills, forming part of the Management Level Course which addresses the education and training requirement found in sections A-II/2 and A-III/2 of the STCW Code.

PTC at the ANGKLA Maritime Leaders ConferenceANGKLA Party-List hosted a one-day Maritime Leaders Conference on June 30, 2017 at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City, with the theme “Partners Towards Philippine Maritime Development.” The forum began with a presentation of ANGKLA’s legislative accomplishments, programs and impending plans for the shipping sector for the 17th congress. Undersecretary Felipe Judan of the Maritime Cluster of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) delivered the keynote speech where he recognized the efforts and achievements of ANGKLA through the hard work of its representative Jesulito Manalo in Congress. The DOTr Undersecretary laid out the department’s plans for the shipping industry particularly on pressing issues of shipbuilding, maritime safety, and the protection of Filipino seafarers employed locally and overseas.

He ended by stating his unwavering commitment to continue implementing government policies to help the Philippine maritime industry.

The forum also featured presentations on at least three significant maritime issues – shipbuilding and ship repair, manning and crewing, and the importance of establishing a maritime policy institute. On the first topic, Engr. Sammuel Lim of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SONAME) emphasized the value on promoting standards for enhanced ship safety and the use of modern ship designs. In response, the government through Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) presented the department’s plans to utilize the shipbuilding sector as a significant contributor to the country’s economy.

PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo, also representing the International Chamber of Shipping, was the second speaker and discussed specific issues concerning the manning and crewing sector. Mr. Borromeo’s presentation on “Building a Sustainable Future in Manning Capability” focused on the importance of further developing the competency and capabilities of Filipino seafarers. He also laid out valuable recommendations to ensure that our global maritime professionals remain as the premier seafarer of choice in the international market. Furthermore, he stressed the need to align the education and training programs of seafarers to the new designs and technology in shipbuilding, coupled with the government’s parallel modification of existing programs and regulations for the development of the maritime industry.

The Department of Labor Employment through Assistant Secretary Joji Aragon, and two of its attached agencies – the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration through Director Albert Valenciano and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration represented by Atty. John Bautista, were part of a panel, presenting their respective messages for the maritime industry. They emphasized the importance of cooperation, coordination and consolidation to better achieve the developmental plans and vision for the maritime community, particularly the continued employability of our Filipino seafarers. They likewise discussed the policies imposed by government which provide effective and sufficient reintegration programs for retiring Filipino seafarers.

The last speaker in the conference was Prof. Jay Batongbacal of the University of the Philippines Institute of Maritime Affairs and the Laws of the Sea who gave a talk on the importance of having a maritime policy institute for the industry.

The well-attended conference consisted of numerous members from private stakeholders of the seafaring industry, with representatives from JMG, FAME, FSA, PJMCC, PAMAS, INTERMAP, ISP, WIMAPHIL, SONAME, PRS, SHAP, AISL, PAMI, PAMTCI, PISA, PCGA, maritime press and other distinguished members of the maritime legal academe. Representatives of Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) also joined the event.

The conference ended with Cong. Jesulito Manalo’s message of gratitude to all the guests. He emphasized the real importance of the partnership that ANGKLA has forged since it served as the voice of the Philippine maritime industry. He made a holistic view of how ANGKLA continues to ensure that maritime is included in the government’s priority agenda. He also recognized the consolidated efforts of the legislative and executive departments in enacting and implementing relevant maritime laws and policies in response to the needs raised by the various members of the shipping sector.

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PTC Celebrates 2017 Day of the Seafarer PTC paid tribute to its global maritime professionals (GMPs) and the world’s 1.5 million seafarers last June 23, 2017 as the company celebrated the annual Day of the Seafarer at the Ground Floor of First Maritime Place. GMPs and guests enjoyed a day of special treats courtesy of PTC’s Family and Crew Relations and partner sponsors AXA Life, PTC Mil-Com, PHILCAMSAT, Health Metrics, First Maritime Credit Corp., ACM Homes, LifeLinks International Resources, Constellation Travels and East West Healthcare. A PAG-Ibig and PhilHealth Helpdesk was also available to issue membership IDs and MDRs.

The Day of the Seafarer, an official international observance day, is organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This year’s theme is “Seafarers Matter,” which aims to recognize the unique, worldwide contributions of seafarers towards seaborne trade, the world economy, and society as a whole.