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7/2018 Volume 14 Issue 7

MARINA Administrator Guerrero Visits PTC PTC welcomed Gen. Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator, along with Vice Admiral Narciso A. Vingson, Jr., at First Maritime Place last July 26, 2018. During his visit, Administrator Guerrero and Admiral Vingson met with IMO Maritime Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas and members of the PTC Management to discuss areas of cooperation towards the enhancement of the country’s maritime industry and the formulation of a national maritime framework referred to as A Blue Philippines. PTC’s contributions to the development of maritime education and training in the Philippines, of which MARINA is now the lead agency, were also presented to the Administrator. The visit included a tour of the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training’s (PHILCAMSAT) simulation center whose world-class facilities and seafarer development programs impressed the Administrator and his team.

My Ship, My World Sails to More Classrooms this 2018Carrying out the thrust of the IMO Maritime Ambassador Scheme (IMOMAS), IMO Maritime Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas continues to advance the image of shipping and steer Filipino youth towards a life at sea through his continued engagement in and commitment to programs that focus on strengthening maritime education, and government and industry partnership, as well as,highlighting the importance of shipping. To promote the seafaring profession among students, Ambassador Salinas continues to encourage the maritime industry’s and the Department of Education’s support for the “My Ship, My World” project, under the Adopt-a-Ship Campaign (AAS).

AAS, launched locally in 2017 through the joint cooperation of Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC), PTC-CSJ Foundation, and InterManager, aims to introduce shipping and its benefits to Grades 4-6 pupils through weekly email correspondence between ship captains and partner-teachers. Shipping-related concepts and other information received from AAS captains are integrated by teachers into their Science, Social Studies, Math, English and Filipino classes. The students also keep track of their adopted ship on a big world map. A total of 4,540 students benefited from the 2017 implementation of the project in four Metro Manila schools, gaining not only a deeper understanding of the shipping and maritime industry, but also a greater appreciation of the important role that seafarers play in our everyday lives. This was made possible through the support of 19 ships of 5 PTC principals who coordinated with 97 classes during the program’s 10-week implementation from August to December 2017. Through Ambassador Salinas’ efforts, more ships are expected to participate in this year’s AAS implementation as the program expands its reach to more classes in selected schools in Metro Manila.

Northern Star Welcomes Caltex CauayanThe province of Isabela has a new star! Caltex Cauayan in Barangay Cabaruan opened its fuel pumps to the public last July 5, 2018. The 999 sqm. service station, operating 16 hours a day, is equipped with four fueling positions and targets to serve the motoring public of the City of Cauayan. It is the first Caltex service station in the city.

Cauayan City is a fast-growing rural industrial hub centrally located in the province of Isabela. It sits 375 kilometers northeast of Manila and 34.5 kilometers south of Ilagan, the provincial capital of Isabela. Situated near the geographic center of the province and bordered by seven neighboring towns, Cauayan plays a strategic role in the economic development of the province.

Caltex Cauayan is the fourth station to be opened by Northern Star in 2018 and the 55th in the Northern Star retail network.

US Ambassador Sung Kim Visits PTCUnited States Ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Y. Kim, visited PTC last July 24, where he was welcomed by IMO Maritime Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas, Ms. Carla S. Limcaoco, Honorary Consul General of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Philippines, PTC CEO Gerardo A. Borromeo and members of the PTC Management Team. The Ambassador had the opportunity to tour the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training (PHILCAMSAT) and its simulation facilities after being given an overview of the PTC Group of Companies. During the presentation, focus was made on the recruitment and deployment process of PTC’s global maritime professionals, many of whom are assigned to vessels regularly making port calls in the United States.

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GoPetrol Beefs Up Truck FleetGoPetrol, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern Star Energy Corporation engaged in the point-to-point land transport of liquid cargo in the Philippines, recently beefed up its fleet by acquiring a new set of trucks from RD Policarpio Hauling Services, Inc. The deal for 11 trucks brings the GoPetrol fleet to a total of 29 trucks. In line with the company’s strict standards in operation and maintenance, GoPetrol drivers are fully trained in all aspects of safety especially in fuel handling and transportation. For efficiency and security, its trucks are equipped with GPS and dashboard cameras. To sustain the flawless delivery of its cargo through a preventive maintenance program, the company manages and operates a motor pool with a dedicated maintenance team.

GoPetrol has the capability to deliver anywhere in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5 and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Its current total capacity is 572,000 liters covering Palawan, Calapan, Masbate and North Luzon. GoPetrol is accredited by terminals in Batangas, Poro Point in La Union, North Harbor in Manila and Puerto Princesa in Palawan, with plans to expand its operations across the Philippines.

ACM Brings World-Class Construction Technologies to Homes: A First in the PhilippinesNow on its 26th year, ACM is committed to deliver homes better and faster with the arrival and combination of two new technologies, the Slab Master system and the Alform system. The Slab Master system is introduced by Steel Foundations Philippines (SFP), one of the country’s most reliable construction companies known for their high quality materials, innovative screw pile systems and novel designs which are also being used in Australia. Its foundation system uses screw piles instead of conventional reinforced concrete, drastically reducing the construction period for a house.

Alform System (“Alforms”), on the other hand, is a rapidly growing construction company in Malaysia as well as the rest of Southeast Asia. Alforms is here with their high quality and accurately engineered Aluminum Formwork system. This material-saving, low-carbon system replaces conventional concrete hollow block walls and can be installed faster and more efficiently. ACM Homes will be the first in the Philippines to combine these two highly reputable systems for their new residential project, Richwood Townhomes in Brgy. Navarro in General Trias, Cavite. With this new residential construction technology in place, ACM is expecting to construct a minimum of 50 units per month compared to the conventional method output of 5 units per month.

PTC Mil-Com Announces Partnership with Airport College International PTC Mil-Com Aviation Training Center Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Airport College International to provide e-Learning training solutions for airlines, ground handling and logistics companies, and universities in Southeast Asian. The partnership is part of Airport College’s expansion to the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) in anticipation of the dynamic increase in global air traffic over the next 20 years, creating millions of new career opportunities. As the aviation industry faces the challenge of producing the right talent for this sector, developing relevant, user-friendly and cost-effective training methods and forward-looking career paths is a top priority.

“The aviation sector of Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, providing a significant number of new job positions in the region,” shared Airport College International CEO Pertti Mero. “Together with our partner PTC Mil-Com Aviation Training Center Inc., we are confident that we can help address the demands of this industry through our quality and efficient cloud-based training solutions.” “Increasing training requirements and global competition create the need for more cost-efficient yet innovative training solutions. By bringing AirportCollege.com’s unique brand of online training programs to our portfolio, we can help our clients enhance the capabilities of their staff based on current, global standards,” said Rodolfo Dino Santos, PTC MIL-COM Aviation Training Center Director.

The courses to be offered by PTC Mil-Com through the partnership include Airside Safety, Passenger Handling, Aircraft Handling and Loading (Ramp), Cargo Handling, Dangerous Goods Regulations, Threatening Customers and Introduction to the Airport. For more information on these e-Learning solutions, please send an email to info@ptc-milcom.com.ph.

PTC Mil-Com Conducts “Landing the Job” Workshop with PAL ExpressPTC Mil-Com Aviation Training Center Inc. held its unique “Landing the Job” seminar, a one-day interactive workshop designed to guide aspiring flight attendants (FA) on the airline recruitment process and help prepare candidates who are applying for cabin crew positions. At the workshop, attendees were coached on writing their curriculum vitae (CV), preparing for an interview and proper grooming and styling. Mock interviews were also conducted.

Serving as resource speakers for the workshop were seasoned professionals from PAL Express including Ms. Ana Padilla, HR Specialist; Ms. Kris Len Bedua, Inflight Services and Training Department Line Administrator; and Mr. Aloysius Mercado, Inflight Services and Training Manager.

PTC GMPs Rescue Australian SailorsPTC commends the officers and crew of IVS Phinda, a general cargo vessel of Grindrod Shipping, for the successful rescue of two Australian sailors from their stricken yacht in the Timor Sea last July 23, 2018. The sailors were travelling to Australia from Indonesia onboard their yacht, the Jepeda IV, when they lost their mast in rough weather. They activated their distress beacon at 11:30 pm of July 22 which was picked up by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Their request for assistance was then immediately broadcasted by AMSA to all ships in the area.

IVS Phinda, headed by Capt. George Sarmiento, swiftly responded to AMSA’s broadcast and diverted her course towards the stricken yacht’s location overnight. They were finally able to rescue the sailors shortly after first light on the morning of July 23. AMSA’s Manager of Search and Rescue, Alan Lloyd, said the rescue was in the true spirit of seamanship. “The sea can be a dangerous place and it’s reassuring to know that help is always at hand,” Mr. Lloyd said. “We commend the crew of the IVS Phinda for their efforts.”

In a letter written to Grindrod Shipping, Harry and Erica Nicholson, the rescued sailors, expressed their gratitude to the company and IVS Phinda for their invaluable assistance during their ordeal. “Thank you for allowing IVS Phinda to divert from her commercial course to come to our rescue. We are very conscious of the huge costs involved in such an action, probably far more than the value of the yacht we lost.” “We also wish to record our impressions of the extraordinary Captain and crew of IVS Phinda. They carried out the rescue operation in very difficult circumstances. The concern your crew showed to determine that we were well and not injured was amazing. They took us by the arms and led us to a seat to get our breath back and to check that we were okay. Words cannot effectively express our appreciation of and admiration for their efforts. We marvel at the help and courtesies delivered to us by all members of your crew. You can be justifiably proud of the team you have on this fine ship.”

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New Communication App Introduced to PTC GMPs Representatives of PLDT recently visited PTC to introduce Free Bee, a mobile communication application that will help Global Maritime Professionals (GMPs) on board stay connected with their families for free. Free Bee is a mobile application that allows Filipinos abroad to make long distance calls to any PLDT, Smart, Sun or TNT subscriber in the Philippines. By installing Free Bee on their mobile phones, GMPs can avail themselves of a free 2-minute call while connected to the internet. Families in the Philippines who receive calls through Free Bee do not need to download the app, connect to the internet or even own a smartphone. Free Bee is available on both Android and iOS.

As part of the company’s Emergency Preparedness Program, members of the PTC Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended an Occupational First Aid and Basic Life Support seminar conducted by the Philippine Red Cross last June 8 and 11 at the Legaspi Room of First Maritime Place. The two-day course provided attendees with basic knowledge on first aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and responding to occupational hazards and everyday emergencies.

After successfully transitioning to the 2015 edition of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), PTC continues its commitment to educate employees on environmental protection. Throughout the month of July, the PTC EMS Core Team, headed by Environmental Management Representative Benjamin Reyes, conducted the 2018 Employees’ Environmental Seminars focusing on Risk Impact, Life Cycle, Reversing Global Warming and Breathing Without Oxygen.

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Bank of Singapore Presents Mid-Year Outlook to PTC EmployeesBank of Singapore’s Kim-Leong Lee, Team Head for the Philippines - Onshore (Manila), visited PTC last July 10 to give the company’s management team and employees a mid-year economic outlook covering both the South East Asian and global economy. Economic issues discussed during the talk included the maturing global economic cycle, rising inflation, economic policies affecting asset prices and current risks such as trade friction and socio-political developments in Europe.

PTC Supports #OneForMarino CampaignCapt. Ronald Enrile, PTC Senior Executive Director for Government Affairs in Maritime and Sectoral Representation, graced the launch of the #OneForMarino campaign hosted by IEF, Inc. last July 19 at the Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City. The campaign aims to educate seafarers on proper financial management and wise business planning in order to help them protect their hard earned money and contribute even further to the national economy.

The highlight of the campaign was the #OneForMarino Exhibit and Conference on Financial and Investment Management held last July 28, 2018 at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila where seafarers and other attendees learned about business risk assessment, wealth management and effective investment strategies.

With the goal to promote the IMO Maritime Ambassador Scheme’s advocacies to a wider audience and inspire a new generation of maritime experts and seafarers, IMO Maritime Ambassador Carlos Salinas took part in the following activities last July:

• A speaking engagement at the Philippine Overseas Shipping Sector Mid-Year Assessment Meeting hosted by the Maritime Industry Authority at the Midas Hotel in Manila to enlighten private stakeholders of the IMO Maritime Ambassador Scheme and how the Overseas Shipping Sector can be further improved and empowered through an inclusive framework known as the “Blue Philippines” to drive national development and economic growth. (July 12)

• A series of courtesy visits and meetings with the following embassies to discuss his function as an IMO Maritime Ambassador and the Scheme’s campaign to improve the image of shipping and seafaring in the country: - Ambassador Harald Fries of the Swedish Embassy in Manila (July 4) - Ambassador Franz Jessen of the European Union Delegation at the First Maritime Place in Makati (July 4) - Ambassador Gordon Kricke of the Embassy of Germany in Manila (July 13) - Ambassador Sung Kim of the United States Embassy at the First Maritime Place in Makati (July 24).