EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 71

: The order covers all government-owned vessels utilized in maritime commerce and privately-owned vessels acquired through reparations but not yet fully paid.
: Each covered vessel must accept at least two PMMA cadets per vessel, one for the Deck Department and another for the Engine Department.
: PMMA cadets are to undergo practical shipboard training as part of their course leading to a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation.
: The cadets must be provided with quarters and subsistence usually provided to ship's officers.
: Cadets from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) are mandated to be accepted.
: The PMMA was established in June 1963 by virtue of Republic Act No. 3630, which converted the Philippine Nautical School into the PMMA.
: Practical shipboard training is a required phase in the course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation to ensure cadets gain hands-on experience in maritime operations.
: Jose J. Leido, Jr. signed the executive order as Acting Executive Secretary.