Program Name:
Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) Philippines Cadet Program
Benefactor:
Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) under the Association of Shipowners Training & Education Project (ASO – ATEP)
Main Objectives:
To enhance the quality of Maritime Education in the Philippines;
To promote competence among Filipino Cadets as future maritime officers for NIS or NIS controlled fleets;
To prove that Filipino Cadets can become highly competitive seafarers in the International maritime market.
Maritime Schools:
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy – San Narciso, Zambales
Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific – Mariveles, Bataan
John B Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Molo and Arevalo Iloilo City
University of Cebu Maritime Education and Training Center – Mambaling, Cebu City
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation – Bacolod City
DMMA College of Southern Philippines – Buhangin, Davao City
Class Selection: (Per School Year)
25 Cadets per class (Nautical)
25 Cadets per class (Engineering)
Average of 50 Cadets per School
Support Level:
Scholarship Program
Free Upgrading Courses and Training;
Supports Improvement of teaching methods to faculty and staff;
Donation of technical equipments and materials;
Faculty Development Program;
Cadet Monitoring System; Performance evaluation and assessment;
Character and Discipline Formation.
Criteria to become Scholar
High school graduate/ College undergraduate
Not older than 22 years old upon enrollment
Impressive high school grades
At least 5’4” (163 cm) in height
Must pass the NSA written examination
Must pass an Ability Profile Test (APRO test)
Must pass an oral interview
Must be physically fit as certified by a recognized NMD Doctor/Hospital
Must submit Parental or Guardian consent
Must conform and adhere to the NSA Philippines Cadet Program Contract
Role of Hiring Principals:
Subsidized Basic Safety Training w/PSSR course per hired cadet
Full training fee per cadet; Standard employment contract for nautical and engineering cadet position for first sea period (medical exams, basic salary, misc. incentives as per CBA)
To provide additional maritime training courses for hired cadets (nautical and engineering) depending on company requirement
Support cadet with relevant training and practical learning while on-board ships under the close supervision of the assigned ship officer (STCW 95 Section A-I/6 as requirements for on-board training officers, assessors, etc.)
Direct cadet program planning under own company policies and regulations that may include optional consideration of giving stipends or financial support to deserving NSA cadet based on their academic and sea-service performance
Continuous monitoring and/or evaluation of cadet performance while on sea-service training (STCW 95 Section A-I/6) or during remaining academic years or after graduation and acquisition of professional licenses
Develop potentials of the cadet through career planning that may include upgrading of positions and/or promotions, etc.
Role of Local Manning Agencies:
Coordination works with NSA project regarding reporting routine, schedules and embarkation procedures for lined-up cadets
Arrange for the assigned cadet processing of required travel and embarkation papers
In-charge of communicating with selected NSA cadet that shall include other additional training schedules as required by respective principals/Shipowners (i.e., tanker courses, induction training, etc.)
Continuous coordination with NSA Project coordinators in the respective participating maritime academies for proper cadet monitoring to include embarkation and disembarkation requirements of hired NSA cadets.
