University of Cebu

Bigwigs of Veritas Maritime, New Filipino Maritime, and “K” Line Maritime Training Corporation visited UC Maritime Education and Training Center in Mambaling campus on October 30, 2007.

In attendance were "K" Line Maritime Training Corporation’s (KMTC) President Ms. Virginia Lineses, C/O Renato Sto. Domingo, Veritas Maritime’s Capt. Makoto Kono, Capt. Lexington Calumpang, Engr. Joseph Alvin Olabre, Capt. Jose Ramon Diamante and Engr. Frank Canlobo, together with Capt. Toriblo Mercado of New Filipino Maritime.

They conducted testing procedures and interviews to the METC Cadets. Also, a documentary orientation for their 10 second year scholars under the 2-1-1 curriculum was done. These sophomore cadets will take their shipboard training in March, 2008.

“We prefer to give more weight on the Psychological testing results rather than on the technical aspects because we can always work on what they lack in education, whereas one’s personality is a more difficult aspect to improve,” said Ms. Lineses.

The visitors intended to take in 25-30 Engine cadets, which is equivalent to one section. Though “K” Line has previously sponsored the education of cadets, this is the first time the companies’ will take in an increased number of students who will enjoy scholarship and ultimately have their shipboard training onboard the principal’s vessels. These candidates for scholarship are sourced from different parts of the country and will study in UC.

“We can guarantee them lifetime careers with us,” assured Ms. Lineses. She is hopeful that this will lessen the future seafarers who hunt for jobs from shipping companies in Manila.