Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 71)
All government-owned vessels utilized in maritime commerce are required to accept PMMA cadets for shipboard training.
Yes, privately-owned vessels acquired through reparations but not yet fully paid are required to accept PMMA cadets under Executive Order No. 71.
Each eligible vessel must accept at least two cadets from the PMMA, one for the Deck Department and one for the Engine Department.
The purpose is for the cadets' practical training as part of their course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at the PMMA.
The cadets must be provided with quarters and subsistence usually pertaining to ship officers, duly provided for training purposes.
Republic Act No. 3630 converted the Philippine Nautical School into the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy in June 1963.
It addresses the phase of the course requiring cadets to embark on vessels for practical shipboard training.
The text of Executive Order No. 71 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
Cadets are assigned to the Deck Department and the Engine Department onboard the vessels.