Title
Mandatory PMMA Cadet Training on Gov and Reparations Vessels
Law
Executive Order No. 71
Decision Date
May 28, 1967
All government-owned and certain privately-owned vessels are mandated to accept cadets from the Philippine Merchant Maritime Academy for essential shipboard training, ensuring practical experience in maritime commerce.
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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.

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