AMOSUP Training Center
THE AMOSUP Training Center was established in 1972 to meet the following objectives:
> To provide job-oriented upgrading courses free-of-charge to the AMOSUP members as well as to other Filipino seafarers to augment their skills and competence, and increase their acceptability for employment in the International Fleet.
> To serve as a Marine Graduate Institution to supplement and upgrade the training of Licensed Deck and Engine Officers, and special technical courses for non-licensed Ratings and other IMO requirements mandated in the STCW-78
> To improve the image of the Philippines as a modern maritime country with the highest quality trained seamen.
> To transfer technnology in the field of Maritime education and the shipping industry.
The AMOSUP Training Center is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, instruments and laboratories.
Qualified Members:
> Active Members
> Inactive Members
Requirements:
For Members:
> AMOSUP ID Card
Bring these requirements to the Registrar's Office at the AMOSUP Training Center, and make inquities on the schecdule of classes.
Benefits:
Qualified members or dependents may enroll in a course of their choice free-of-charge except for board & lodging. Filling out an application form is required. The courses offered at the AMOSUP Training Center are the following:
> Basic Safety Training with Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
> Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch
> Ratings Forming Part of Engineering Watch
> Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA
> Radar Simulator Course
> Radar, ARPA, ARPA Bridge Teamwork and Search and Rescue
> General Operator's Course for GMDSS
> Electronic Chart Display and Information System
> Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork
> Engine Room Simulator
> Medical Emergency First Aid
> Ship Security Officer
> Shore-based Fire-fighting
> General tanker Familiarization
> Fire Fighting and Prevention
> Fire Fighting and Prevention (LPG Fire)
> Free Fall Lifeboat Familiarization
> Free Fall Lifeboat Coxswains Course
> Bridge Equipment Familiarization and Watch Keeping
> Bridge Equipment and Watch Keeping with Shipboard Orientation aboard T/S Kapitan Felix Oca
> Engine Room Equipment Familiarization and Watch Keeping with Shipboard Orientation aboard T/S Kapitan Felix Oca
> Chef's Course (under the provisions of ILO Convention for ship's Cook (C69-1946)with IFS Certification
AMOSUP Training Ship
T/S Kapitan Felix Oca
In 1997, AMOSUP acquired the training ship M.V. Seiun Maru form the Ministry of Transport of Japan. Renamed T/S Kapitan Felix Oca. It is now registered under the Philippine falg. The training ship is wher theory is put into practice by the cadets of the Maritime Institute of Asia and the Pacific, the students of the AMOSUP Training Center and other maritime schools.
The T/S Kapitan Felix Oca is a 5,000 GWT dedicated training ship capable of accommodating up to 180 cadets at any given time, and is the only one of its class in the Philippines. Aside from comprehensive standard navigation equipment, the ship is equipped with the following:
> Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
> Electronic Chart Display System (ECDICS)
> Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
On board course are conducted in compliance with the IMO's training standards.
Sailor's Home - Intramuros and Cebu
Backgound:
the Sailor's Home program began in 1978 to provide temporary residence for AMOSUP members who are waiting to go on baord, or have disembarked and are on their way home to the province. Today, it is located in Intramuros and Cebu and can accommodate a total 160 qualified members in fully airconditioned dormitory-style rooms.
Qualified Members:
> Active and Inactive Members
Priority is given to active bonafide members who are:
> domiciled in the provinces
> first time users of the Sailor's Home
> about to embark or have just disembarked
Requirements:
> AMOSUP ID Card
> Proof of line-up or disembarkation (Seaman's book, dispatch slip, allotment slip, etc)
> Accomplished Request for Sailor's Home, Registration Form, Conforme and Accountability
Procedure for Application for Use of Sailor's Home:
> Verify availability of bed space with Sailor's Home front desk
> Secure application form from Seamen's Center or Sailor's Home and accomplish accordingly
> Submit the application form and requirements to the AMOSUP Administrative offica at the Seamen's Center for approval
> Upon approval of application, proceed to Sailor's HOme for registration
> Sailor's Home requires members to deposit luggage except for daily needs, it will be kept in assigned lockers
> Linens, towels, bed number, locker keys and breakfast stubs will be issued to the member
> Member will be briefted on House Rules
Should a member arrive from the province or abroad after working hours, he may still avail of the Sailor's Home if there is available space. He may proceed directly to the Sailor's Home as long as all the requirements are submitted immediately to the Sailor's Home administration, and the application processed the next day.
If the Sailor's Home is fully booked, a member may be placed on reservation for a future date. All reservations must be honored precisely at the agreed check-in-time. If a member is not precent at the designated time, his slot will be given to a member on wait list. Members who will not use their reservations are required to inform the Sailor's Home administration.
Benefits:
Occupants are entitled to the following, free-of-charge
> Bed space with linens
> Bath and toilet facilities
> Locker space
> Breakfast at the Cafeteria and Lounge
These benefits are available to all occupants based on the following terms and conditions:
> Lenght of stay-maximum 15 consecutive days subject to extension but not exceeding 30 consecutive days. Request for extension may be approved by the AMOSUP administrative Secretary on condition that no other bonafide appliacnt member is more needy of the benefit, and occupancy of Sailor's Home is not full
> Rules and regulation-all member applicants shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with decorum and good discipline. Members are expected to follow the Sailor's Home Rules on Conduct and Behavior, DIshonesty, Insubordination, Visiting Hours, Curfew, Sleeping Time and other rules and regulations established by the Sailor's Home.
> Rules on the use of equipment-occupanta are enjoined to preserve, protect and maintain in good working and useful condition all the facilities and items provided them.
> Rules on cleanliness and hygiene-occupants should maintain order, hygiene and cleanliness.
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