Academic Requirement for Practical Shipboard Training
- The PMMA offers a course leading to a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation.
- A crucial part of this course requires cadets to embark on various merchant marine vessels.
- This phase involves practical training onboard to develop hands-on maritime skills.
Mandatory Acceptance of PMMA Cadets on Certain Vessels
- All government-owned vessels utilized in maritime commerce are mandated to accept PMMA cadets.
- Privately-owned vessels acquired through reparations that are not yet fully paid must also accept cadets.
- Each qualifying vessel shall accept at least two cadets.
- One cadet must be assigned to the Deck Department.
- One cadet must be assigned to the Engine Department.
Provisions for Cadet Training Conditions
- Cadets accepted onboard shall be provided with quarters.
- Subsistence, specifically the provisions usually afforded to ship officers, must be provided to the cadets.
- The training conditions aim to simulate those of regular ship officers to facilitate proper learning.
Presidential Authority and Implementation
- The order was issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos under the powers vested in him by law.
- The directive became effective on May 28, 1967.
- The order is binding on all relevant government and private vessels within its scope for compliance purposes.