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HARD HATS ON MARITIME WHAT SETS NTC-M APART? Philippines is the leading provider of seafarers worldwide. NTC-M's goal is not only to excel in quantity, we want our trained seafarers to stand out for QUALITY.

P11 / ONE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT NSA Cadets to Undergo WWF Environmental Life Skills Seminar

P8-9 / NATIONAL CERTIFICATES ON SHIP's CATERING Check updates, clarifications and frequently asked questions.

P4 / ELECTRO-TECHNICAL OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Batch 20 is set to start in November, e-mail us your commitment forms.

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READ MORE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY Capt. Blom defines what sets NTC-M apart ........... 3 ELECTRO-TECHNICAL OFFICER TRAININGPROGRAM Batch 20 to start in November ..........................4 NSA CADETSHIP MONITORING THROUGH QUALITY AUDIT ...........................5 GET CONNECTED NTC-M Customers' Meeting 2013 ......................6 DONSO SHIPPING MEET 2013 NTC-M joins 2-day event of networking and seminar..................................................7 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE ON SHIP'S CATERING Updates, Clarifications and FAQ's ....................8 & 9 FACES OF THE SEA by Shawntell Agujar............................................10 ONE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT NSA Cadets to Undergo WWF Environmental Life Skills Seminar and Training........................11 THE POWER OF SELF-DISCIPLINE by Emmanuel Catadman....... ..........................12 PTV 4's YAN ang MARINO FEATURES NTC-M

Combining Learning Opprtunities and Fun in One Caravan ......................................... 13

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Based on data from Department of Labour and Employment, one of every four seamen in international shipping is a Filipino. There are about 1.5 million seafarers employed in international shipping and 365,000 Filipinos in 2012 are employed as seafarers. This puts the Philippines as the single most important provider of seafarers to the international trade. According to MARINA administrator PhD Maximo Mejia Jr., there are 91 schools in the Philippines enrolling an average of 71,000 students to maritime courses every year, and from the same source; only 16 % are graduating ! The dropout rate is stunning and to me it seems that quality is set aside in favour of economy. Other sources have indicated that only 3500 – 5000 graduates actually are employed onboard as seafarers – if this is correct the NSA Cadet program alone covers around 10% of the demand of future officers from the Philippines. The fact that EMSA is coming back for an audit in October is good news, and I look upon it as an opportunity for the Philippine Government to prove that they are committed to the task so that in the future they'll be allowed to be the number one provider of seafarers to international shipping. I have heard, and seen it written – “we (The Philippines) have nothing to worry about – they cannot put a ban on us “ Don´t be too sure about that. Historically ship owners have been able to change if situation dictates. A lot of them have already a contingency plan prepared if EMSA enforces a ban on Filipino seafarers, and this is not something that should be shrugged off. I know of companies that, as we speak are employing European seafarers on same terms and conditions as a Filipino. The EMSA audit is an opportunity spelled clear and concise for the

Philippine government and its relevant agencies who were tasked to undertake necessary actions to address the expressed concern of the EMSA audit team; therefore we shouldn't be threatened but challenged. Filipino seafarers are hardworking and competent and I enjoyed working with them while I was still sailing as Master. Members and principals of Norwegian Shipowners' Association, the founding organization of NTC-M, will hopefully continue to employ qualified Filipino seafarers on their vessels, but there will always be a need for continuous improvement and quality control. Almost 25 years ago Norway and Norwegian Shipowners Association chose to invest in quality when they established NTC-M. It was founded to give quality training and maritime education to Filipino seafarers serving the Norwegian controlled fleet. 25 years back, they chose quality above anything else, and this vision is still very much alive for us. Areas for improvement are continuously sought for in our training courses, in our cadetship programs, in our affiliated schools where we send our scholars and in our daily operations as an organization. In order to continuously strive for higher quality in what NTC-M deliver we started a program last year, where we are conducting audits twice a year to maintain check and balance of the curriculum run by our affiliated schools and its continuing relevance to our pursuit for quality maritime education. Through this effort, I hope to enhance the output from the schools and be an ally of the Philippines to retain its standing in seafaring industry. Best regards!

Capt. Erik Freberg Blom Managing Director

WWF ELS Seminar in October WWF-Environmental Life Skills Seminar and Training Phase II is happening this October in 4 affiliated schools.

THANKSGIVING PARTY in NOVEMBER Once a year, it's good to celebrate, be thankful for another milestone and stay positive for the coming years. Invitation to be sent right at your doorsteps!

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In 2006 the Norwegian Training Center Manila took the initiative of developing a cadetship program to address the growing demands for competent Electro-Electrical onboard to work within ship's engine department.

The program is open to proficient licensed Electronics and Communications or Electrical Engineers. The competencies of these engineers are further develop through NTC-M's comprehensive ETO training program designed and approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.

Through the years of developing and honing high-caliber Electro cadets, NTC-M has build up its name as architect of this program that continuously innovate to improve and trail the increasing demands for quality electricians onboard.

PROGRAM SCHEME:

The program is divided into three (3) modules to be covered under the 6.0 – 6.0 – 1.0 Scheme, i.e.:

• Module 1: Six (6) months training at training center including the shipboard familiarization;

• Module 2: Six (6) months shipboard training / seagoing service with Training Record Book

• Module 3: One (1) month at training center

This scheme accordingly conforms to the Regulation III/6, Paragraph 2.2 of the STCW Convention, as amended, which states that: every candidate for certification shall have completed not less than 12 months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service of which not less than 6 months shall be seagoing service as part of an approved training programme which meets the requirements of section A-III/6 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book.

Below is the summary of training activities covered by each module:

Module1 • This program module runs over a period of 6.0

months.

• It consists of the different courses (theoretical and workshop skills training) conducted at NTC-M

• During the training period cadets are housed in a dormitory and are closely monitored for their discipline, character, attitude, and teamwork to prepare them both psychologically and physiologically in a ship-like environment.

* * *

Module 2 • This module covers 6.0 months (or more at company’s discretion) of shipboard training onboard participating company vessels.

• During the sea-time period (seagoing service) cadets shall be exposed to different tasks and activities related to operation and maintenance of various electronic-electrical equipment and machineries onboard.

* * *

Module 3 • This final module runs over a period of 1.0 month.

• It shall consists of practical / hands-on training that focuses on in-depth fault diagnostics in direct relation to cadets’ training and experience during Module 2.

• The focus of the training shall be based on the

post training needs as reflected on the Training Record Book.

BATCH 20 TO START IN NOVEMBER

With Batch 18 cadets that are currently onboard for Module 2 of ETO Training Program and Batch 19 who have started their rigid trainings at NTC-M, we are proud to announce that we are now accepting commitments for Batch 20 which is about to start in November of this year.

NTC-M's ELECTRO TECHNICAL OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Batch 20 to start in November

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By: Larry Gonzales

In the NSA scholarship project we continue to be vigilant at all times. We cannot afford to be complacent. In order to ensure that excellence is maintained in all our affiliated maritime schools we have started with a bi-annual audit monitoring. It is also to remind everyone that to achieve quality education and training, a constant check of the system’s continuous relevance and effectiveness must be audited from time to time. Not only the documents that say so but the actual implementation must be verified specially on the aspect of subject delivery both theoretical and practical.

From July 29 until August 16, 2013 the NSA Project and Development office formed a team of auditors; Ms. Analiza Vasquez Lead Auditor and QA Manager at NTC-M, supported by CM George Meljoe Frange, Mr. Larry Gonzales and Capt Joeran Noestvik our newly installed Deputy Director at the Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines Incorporated (NMFPI). In addition, our

team was joined by two experts from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) in the persons of Mr. Rune Vikse, the Section Head of NMA Education, Certification and Manning and Mr. Per-Arne Waloen, Principal Consultant Technical Advisory South East Asia Maritime.

During the conduct of the audit, our team checked the continuing relevance of all the affiliated school’s curriculum. Each top management had an expressed declaration of objectives and plans to the continuous pursuit of quality education. In as much as it was expressed in all medium of

communications being used within, the challenge to achieve the intended learning outcome of the subject was observed. For example, the Basic Safety Training Course was found to be a little short of the requirements due to lack of proper planning, provision for instructors and assessors, course programs, facilities and equipments.

With the above mentioned findings, the NSA Program immediately together with the schools initiated action plans for corrective and preventive actions. We developed a practicum program and offered it to the institution to be used as a model to improve their own current BSTC practicum and to ensure compliance with the requirements. Our recommendation was adopted and they started to procure equipments. Their facilities had been set and equipped. Having it all in place, it was pilot tested and the result was very much compliant with requirements and standards of the Norwegian Ship Owners Association’s Scholarship program.

NSA Cadetship Monitoring Through Quality Audit

It has once again proved that constant monitoring of the system

and its implementation, through quality audits plus a firm and

committed action is a very valuable activity to ensure excellence and

functional system.

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concerns like requirements and applications for assessment, the scheduling for assessment proper, demo vs. portfolio assessment and a lot more. With only 3 assessment centers and 2 assessors in the Philippines it seems to be a bigger than life challenge to accommodate all the seafarers working as chief cooks and mess men to all local and international ships worldwide. But despite all these, Capt. Rex assured the stakeholders that NTC-M is doing its participation to help everyone work within new and stricter regulations. C/M GEORGE MELJOE FRANGE FOR NSA UPDATES Afterwards, George Frange discussed the cadet updates from batch 2013 to 2017, cadet statistics per company, training activities and matrix, faculty development and career information drive. Together with Ms. Ana Vasquez, Quality Assurance Manager who shared the 2013 School Audit Summary and Capt. Joeran Noestvik who re-assured the total review and revalidation of the quality of training for NSA Cadets, our stakeholders were given a complete picture of cadets honed and trained in accordance to international maritime standards.

CAPT. ERIK BLOM SHARES 2015 PROJECT UPDATE Lastly, Capt Erik Blom shared the 2015 NTC-M Project update. Relevant improvements of the training center will soon be a work in progress with state-of-the-art facilities to complement the expansion at TESDA compound. This way NTC-M will continuously serve and go on with its mission for the Filipino seafarers and for NSA members. He also mentioned the EMSA challenge to the Philippines and shared how NTC-M in its own way, uplift the standards of maritime training within its organization; small steps that pave big when constantly done.

September 18, 2013. NTC-M conducted the first customers' meeting for the year dubbed as Get Connected at the Crown Regency Hotel and Suites. With 37 guests from 15 companies, the meeting has been fruitful and informational with lively discussion of important issues that is challenging the maritime industry right now.

CAPT. REX RECOMITE FOR TRAINING UPDATES Capt. Rex Recomite, gave updates on the new courses that NTC-M is developing in compliance with STCW 2010 and shared new regulations from Marina and how NTC-M is working to adhere with these new regulations. The discussion focused mainly on the new labor advisory 04 that came into force last August 20, 2013 mandating all seafarers who work onboard ships as catering staff ( Messmen, Cook, or Chief Steward ) are required to be trained and / or certified in pursuant to the newly promulgated TESDA Regulations in compliance with the MLC 2006 requirements. With lots of confusions on its implementations and regulations to fully execute it, Capt. Rex clarified several

GET CONNECTED

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September 2-3, 2013. Donso Shipping Meet is a 2-day event; well attended by more than 200 participating companies of different categories; from Shipping Companies to Advertising, Bulk, Bunker, Classification Society, Consulting , Fishing, Insurance, Lubricant ,Management, Offshore, Passenger ,Roro, Shipping Equipment, Shipyard, Tank, Towing and Training Centers; DSM year 3 is definitely bigger than ever. NTC-M in DSM The Norwegian Training Center- Manila represented by Capt. Erik Blom and Capt. Rex Recomite has joined this event,

occupied North Hall 129 and was able to participate in 17 speed meetings, networking and attended seminars in Ballast Water Treatment, Energy Efficiency, LNG as Fuel, Longterm Choice of Fuel, Beyond 2015.01.01. and Pelagic Fishing - Present & Future. It has been a fruitful event indeed.

Acknowledging owner of the photo from DSM blog Acknowledging the owner of the photo from

DSM blog THE ISLAND OF DONSO Donso is a small place with 1,400 people living in an island. This also serves as a home of shipping companies operating 40 tankers. Capt. Erik Blom at one of the speed meetings at Donso Shipping Meet.

DONSO SHIPPING MEET 2013 NTC-M joins 2-day event of networking and seminar

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In pursuant to Maritime Labour Convention 2006, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released Labor Advisory No. 04 Series of 2013 which will serve the primary goal of protecting Filipino seafarers’ welfare and interest and DOLE's way of complying with the provisions of the Convention.

These training programs are as follows:

• Ship Catering Services NC I (Messmen)

• Ship Catering Services NC II (Ship’s Cook)

• Ship Catering Services NC III (Chief Steward)

The implementing guidelines for the deployment of the abovementioned training regulations are provided in TESDA Circular No. 09, Series of 2013.

NTC-M AS ACCREDITED COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT CENTER

The Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in their letter dated August 5, 2013 granted the application of the Norwegian Training Center - Manila to be one of the

accredited assessment centers for the Ship's Catering Services NC I, Ship's Catering Services NC II and Ship's Catering Services NC III after NTC-M successfully complied with the minimum requirements for accreditation and passed the ocular inspection conducted by TESDA.

NTC-M is one of the first three assessment centers in the Philippines duly accredited by TESDA to offer assessment for SHIP'S CATERING SERVICES NC I, NC II AND NC III.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSESSMENT?

• Submit application forms and requirements to TESDA Muntiparlas-Tapat located at Gate 2 Taguig City..

• TESDA will give the assessment details including the date of assessment proper, which assessment center and respective assessor is assigned to you.

• Strictly follow the assessment date and time given to you and proceed to assessment proper.

TESDA have released revised list of requirements for assessment.

For more details about NC Ship's Catering Assessment log on to www. tesda.gov.ph.

UPDATES FROM NTC-M

NTC-M has started the assessment proper for NC I and NC II for portfolio applicants last September 10,2013.

As of September 27, our assessor Mr. Naham Pelisigas have assessed 98 portfolio applicants for Messmen and 112 portfolio applicants for Ship's Cook.

NTC-M's Upgrading Course for Cooks will soon be changed to Ship's Catering Services NC II. The coverage of the course duly conforms to the requirements & standards laid down in Regulation 3.2 (Food and Catering) of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE ON SHIP'S CATERING SERVICES Updates, Clarifications and Frequently Asked Questions

Labor Advisory No. 04 mandates all seafarers to be

engaged and employed onboard ships as catering staff

(Messmen, Cook or Chief Steward ) are required to be

trained and/or certified in pursuant to the newly

promulgated TESDA Training Regulations in compliance with

the MLC 2006 requirements.

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Q: What are the requirement for Ship's catering training and assessment? A: Below are the simplified requirements in table format:

Q: Do we need to take new courses again prior to assessment? A: No need, just present certificate of equivalent course and other pre- assessment documents to TESDA. Q: Do TESDA / NTC-M accepts equivalent certificate from other training centers?

A: Yes.

Q: What if we failed the assessment?

A: You should get another assessment. Your Assessor can make

recommendations based on your assessment result. Q: Our crew is leaving in five days, how can we expedite the process? A: TESDA offers free assessment & certification for messman and ship’s cook (Portfolio Assessment) to those who have employment contracts

and are about to leave the country within the next 5 days. Q: Who are qualified for the portfolio assessments? A: Seafarers with at least

18 months

experience) as cook / asst. (relevant sea service

cook / chief cook / messman) Q: Our crew have finished UCC ( Upgrading Course for Cooks) at NTC-M what other certificates are required to comply with 5.A TESDA requirements for assessment.

A: NTC-M's Upgrading Course for Cooks is MLC compliant since Sept. 2012 and suffice the 5.A TESDA requirements for assessment. Q: Can we choose the assessment centers where we want our crew to be assessed?

A: No. TESDA assigns the respective assessor and assessment center. Applicants who were trained in specific center is assigned to other assessors and assessment centers to value the integrity of the certification process. .

RANK TRAINING ENTRY REQUIREMENT ASSESSMENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT

MESSMAN 1 High School graduate; + 1 Ships' Catering Services NC1 course; or 2 Not less than 18 years old; + 2 6 months sea service as messman 3 Fit to work medical certificate

COOK

1 High school graduate; + 1 Ships' Catering Services NC2 course; or

2 3 months relevant sea service; + 2

Culinary Arts/Equivalent Courses + 6 months relevant sea service; or

3 Fit to work medical certificate 3 Seafarers with a minimum of 12 months

relevant sea service experience as messman/cook

CHIEF STEWARD

1 High School Graduate; + 1 Ships' Catering Services NC3 course; or

2 Ships' Catering Services NC2 holder; + 2 Culinary Arts/Equivalent Courses + 6 months relevant sea service; or

3 Fit to work medical certificate; + 3

Seafarers with a minimum of 12 months relevant sea service experience as cook/ chief cook/ chief steward

4 Basic mathematical computation

FAQs On Ship's Catering Services NC I-III

For further inquiries, please call:

TESDA Muntiparlas-Tapat District at (02-8105813)

or NTC-M at +632 812-07-42

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WRITER NTC-M 360 ° opens its doors to everyone who wishes to contribute articles, feature stories, photo releases and alike. Please e-mail sample of work to the editor : lina.banuelos@ntcm.com.ph

“Good writing is clear thinking made visible.”

~ Bill Wheeler ~

FACES OF THE SEA by: Shawntel Agujar Once in a while, in the serenity of my solitude, a juvenile lassie like me would conceal myself in the shadows of my memoirs and would embrace the sweet fragrance of my undisputed childhood. The childhood I always visit in the loneliness of my grown-up spirit. Perhaps, I am a woman of sentiments. A damsel who takes delight from the selfish uncertainty of the tides, the remarkable might of the waves, and the unending tranquillity of the bottom of the ocean. Yes, indeed! I take pleasure from the sea -- the sea that used to be the grounds of my emotions; the sea that stood as my playmate during the crowning years of my youth; the sea that comforted me when I'm in the midst of my despair; the sea that served as my comrade when I'm all alone. Yes, the many faces of the sea that I loved since the day I discovered its concealed treasures.

Playmate. I was five or six when I first had a glimpse of the wide seaside. The sparkles reflected by the swaying waves of the water harmonized with the awakened soul of my dynamic spirit. The smell of the salty air that tickles my tiny nose seemed to have erased all the fear I have and all I can hear is nothing but the trifling voice inside my head saying I am the bravest. The sweet sting of the snow-white sand that played under my toes was so soothing that in a sudden moment, I undone my slippers and ran in circles. And the shivers sent from the tip of my toes to the top of my head from the cool splash of the waters made it clear in my head that this place is my playground and the sea is my playmate.

Friend. Since that day, I opened the door of my heart and accepted with open arms the knack that sea has to offer. Never came a day that I did not visit the playmate I made. I spent a minute or more enjoying the endearing splash of water underneath my knee. Not minding the time, I ran, I walked, I swam, and I played complementing the grace of the water and drowned myself in the pleasure of the moment. The

playmate I met once became the friend I crafted deep-rooted happiness with. And I know this friend is the kind that will constantly be around when I am in need of comfort, enjoyment, and glee.

Bestfriend. Others find it absurd but I was never moved. The scenic view of the setting of the sun made it irresistible for me to come by the shores. Daily, I sat on the same spot and spent some time recalling the harsh labour of the world inside our bordered city and how I wish I could go beyond those borders and live a life with the sea I loved. At times, when I'm all alone and felt so burdened and mislead, I spent time with my best friend. I just looked at the sea —the sea with its salty fragrance, its bustling waves, and its calm waters— then I am granted the peace and comfort I seek. The salty fragrance of the air became the most invigorating scent I know. The sea is always there and never left me. The sea never failed to comfort me. The sea stayed with me from that moment I stepped into cognizance until today.

Thus I spent so many years of my life with the sea. And every moment is well treasured, truly.

Because this lassie will stand high enough and will be very delighted to tell the world about the faces of the sea I once discovered and will soon live for. The sea I once smiled with will be the sea I will always smile for. I will spend the rest of my life with the everlasting voyages with the sea I love. I shall conquer the depth of the waters to find the hidden treasure of the ocean. And I will never regret this choice I will be making. For this is my commitment.

This is just the beginning of my discoveries. And I shall discover more as years pass by. I shall reveal the hidden faces of the sea sooner. Because I will live with the sea!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shawntel is currently a second year student from the University of Cebu- Lapu Lapu and Mandaue under the Norwegian Shipowners Association Philippine Cadet Program. She is one of the pioneering female cadets of Grieg Star. She has outstanding leadership and handled journalism position (editor-in-chief) in school publications. She is also an active youth.

The sea that was once my playmate, my friend and my best friend will soon be the sea that I shall marry. Certainly,

the sea will be my husband.

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Come October, 704 2nd year and 4th year NSA cadets from 4 affiliated schools of Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines Inc. will undergo 6 hour WWF-Environmental Life Skills Seminar and Training Phase II.

The ELS Seminar and Training will impart environmental values and thrusts to individuals to become more aware of the various threats and issues; to learn and appreciate the interdependence between man and nature; and to recognize the importance of being responsible stewards over our resources.

The 6-hour program is composed of interactive lectures, environmental games and activities, and includes an individual impact assessment to guide the participants in making relevant and doable pledges and actions for the environment.

The program has 3 modules, (1) Think about climate, Think about change (2) Sustainable Lifestyle and (3) Sharing and Reflection. It will commence with video showing; an introduction to climate change to be followed by interactive lecture about Energy Issues and Energy Management, Waste Issues and Management, Food Security, Water Management and Carbon Footprint calculation. Lastly they'll be asked of their respective S.M.A.R.T ( Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timebound ) environmental commitments.

Four from WWF- Philippines Environmental Education team will handle the program. Training kits will be given to all participating students.

The schedule of the seminar is as follows:

ELS Seminar Schedule

October 21 DMMA Davao

October 22 UCLM Cebu (1st batch)

October 23 UCLM Cebu (2nd batch)

October 24 JBLCFI Bacolod

October 25 Arevalo Bacolod

ONE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT NSA Cadets to Undergo WWF Environmental Life Skills Seminar

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It has played a vital role in the development of an individual to be at his utmost disposition of being socially and morally accepted by the society with regards to human behavioral standards. Also this became a reference to one’s attitude adjustment. What is being inferred to is the so called

Every organizational body, minute or large scale, never has disregarded the essentials of discipline. It is already in the bloodstream of every individual, the psychology of mankind.

discipline.

And as an organization, the NTC-M of the Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines Inc.(NMFPI) has strictly and fully imposed discipline to manage NSA cadets of the Philippines in the various institutions and academies. But definitely varied on how the institution created specific stances to meet the disciplinary demand of the management.

So much for the talk, let us do some recall on how the cadets behaved as the years went by. For the past years and in the history of maritime education, discipline has been the highlight for the training, and was strictly observed. And the manner imposing discipline is more likely by absolute obedience or referred to as a militarized way.

Later the NSA, with all its wisdom, has created a cloud of doubts towards the cadets’ attitudes and behavioral manifestation on and off ships. They acted the way that less talk is delivered but more work is created but doesn’t have any idea on what they are doing, which made officers onboard ships ask the same way. After several conventions and meetings, a theory was formulated. It defines that the possible cause of this attitude being manifested is somewhat directly related to the manner of training the cadets have on their in-land academe years.

So to take actions, and by the STCW amendments in Manila, a freshly served way of discipline was imposed to the new batch of NSA cadets, the 20th batch. This new way uses more democratic way in which the power that is being utilized is the power of one’s self. It can also be defined as and intrapersonal way of discipline, and quoted as a demilitarized discipline.

The 20th batch went through this way, a meek way, a socially and a civilization-accepted behavior. But the adjustment was not that easy. The odds have put names to the batch, addressing them as the lousiest batch. The batch’s reputation experienced numerous aspersions from every eyes that saw the change. They find it so displeasing and degrading to the program’s name and prestige….But the batch could prove it wrong….

The batch is already at their 2nd year of continuous training to meet the demands of international market for good and competent seafarers. The development of discipline to all cadets, continue to be the guiding principle and the recommended attitude that should

to be passed and practiced from generation to generation.

The Power of Self-Discipline by: Emmanuel Catadman

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emmanuel is currently a second year student from UCLM under the Norwegian Shipowners Association Philippine Cadet Program. He is an engine cadet of Thome Ship Management.

The 20th batch resembled the new generation of seafaring, in which mental alertness and capabilities are utilized onboard rather than the use of power and seniority. The batch showed the competence they have, proving that without any authoritarian rules, a democratic and a civilized way of practices can make each one a globally competent seafarer. This is the art and culture of a self-imposed discipline.

The 20th batch timelessly live upon the core values of the NSA, and against all odds,

maintain the guts to guarantee that as long as they breath, as

long as maritime industry is wide awake, they can be at their

very best to sail the world, upbringing the magnificent

name of NSA. And with heads up ahead, proclaim that success

comes from hardwork and discipline, and discipline is truly

a power of one’s self.

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September 27, 2013 - Yan ang Marino, Iba Ka! is a 30-minute TV show dedicated for the seafarers, features the Norwegian Training Center in their latest caravan in September. The program is aired every Saturday from 11:00 am - 11:30 am at PTV 4.

At the start of the caravan, NTC-M's Managing Director, Captain Erik Blom welcomed everyone; the trainees at NTC-M, NSA Cadets and their beneficiaries to a very important event which will tackle several issues related to the welfare of the Filipino seafarers themselves. He capitalized on the important role of the Filipino seafarers to the international shipping industry as a whole and its relevance to the Philippines economic condition.

Yan ang Marino offered a lot of learning opportunities and exciting activities for the well attended caravan which was made possible by our generous sponsors; Pag-Ibig, Philhealth, Philamlife, Blend 45, Western Union, Gregorio Oca Leadership Foundation and Kuya's Catering at the Fort.

Philippines Pag-ibig Fund talked about the importance of savings for the Filipino seafarers and how they could request housing assistance thru Pag-ibig funds. It was a very interactive discussion as Pag-Ibig representative pointed out what should come first as Filipino seafarers' priority when they sail and send remittances to their families.

Pag-Ibig's claim of the seafarers' mistake over money matters was also supported

by Philamlife who discussed the significance of "money work" when "man's work" is longer available to perform duties for the family. Investment should also be a top priority according to Philamlife especially to seafarers who earn dollars but failed to properly manage their finances resulting to uncertain financial future for their families.

Yan ang Marino TV Host, Ms. Maresciel Yao graced the caravan and proudly announced the accomplishments of their program for the seafarers. She mentioned the advocacies being supported by the show and its continuous pledge to be service to Pinoy seamen. There were raffles of prizes, games and entertainment, coffee provided by Blend 45 and close interaction with government agencies for inquiries and verifications.

Everyone was provided with a sumptuous lunch by NTC-M's Culinary section. Food was prepared by graduating students from UCC (Upgrading Course for Cooks ), a 2-week

course for ships' cooks. Kuya's Catering at the fort added a delicious twice cooked adobo, a famous Filipino recipe to the wide variety of food partaken by the caravan participants.

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NTC-M Electro Cadets Batch 19 cheered for Yan ang Marino Caravan.

Lastly, NTC-M executives were interviewed about the Norwegian Training Center. They shared its major contributions to the Filipino seafarers and its future plans to remain the best maritime training provider in the years to come.

Capt. Rex Recomite during the interview.

PTV 4's Yan ang Marino features NTC-M Combining Learning Opportunities and Fun in one Caravan!