Educational Requirement for PMMA Cadets
- Part of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation course requires practical shipboard training.
- This training involves the embarkation of cadets on merchant marine vessels.
Scope of Vessels Required to Accept Cadets
- All government-owned vessels used in maritime commerce are covered.
- Additionally, privately-owned vessels acquired through reparations but not yet fully paid are included.
Mandatory Acceptance of Cadets on Vessels
- Each applicable vessel must accept at least two cadets from the PMMA.
- One cadet must be assigned to the Deck Department.
- One cadet must be assigned to the Engine Department.
Training Conditions and Provisions
- Cadets are accepted for purposes of practical training.
- They must be provided with quarters and subsistence normally granted to ship officers.
Authority and Enforcement
- The order is issued by the President of the Philippines under the powers vested by law.
- It is dated May 28, 1967, and signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Acting Executive Secretary Jose J. Leido, Jr.