NMP Manila capacitates 17 OWWA seafarer-scholars, complete IMO MC 6.09

Press Release
May 6, 2026

MANILA – Seventeen (17) aspiring maritime instructors successfully completed the IMO Model Course 6.09 (Training for Instructors) Batch 4-2026 at the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) Manila Office, taking a significant step toward building meaningful careers in maritime education.

Conducted from February 23 to March 6, 2026, the trainees received financial support from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) under its Skills for Employment Scholarship Program (SESP). The batch was composed of scholars from OWWA NCR, Region I, and Region IV-B.

Over the two-week training, participants were equipped with essential teaching competencies, including modern instructional techniques, effective communication skills, and globally aligned training methods in accordance with Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), by the International Maritime Organization.

The training program integrated practical teaching demonstrations with hands-on learning experiences, preparing the trainees to take on instructional roles in maritime education.

This initiative highlights the continuing partnership between NMP and OWWA in supporting seafarers' transition to shore-based careers as maritime instructors. It also reflects the expanding reach of the SESP, benefiting scholars from various regions nationwide.

In addition, both agencies are strengthening their partnership to make skills upgrading more accessible for seafarers through the proposed rollout of free training with meal support, more scholarship grants, and expanded program coverage.

As the only state-run maritime training and research institution in the country, NMP ensures that every Filipino seafarer is globally competitive and future-ready, sustaining the country's position as the world's leading supplier of maritime professionals.