“K” Line Maritime Academy (Philippines) Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork Training Course Certified by Class NK

In the Philippines, the Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork1 (hereinafter called SSBT) training course of “K” Line Maritime Academy 3(Philippines) {hereinafter called KLMA (Phil)} has been certified by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Japan (hereinafter called Class NK) as an SSBT training course satisfying the model course set by IMO2 in the seafarer’s maritime educational field.

The SSBT training course is required to be taken by Master and Deck Officers in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

ECDIS4 training course in KLMA (Phil) had been certified by Class NK last January and this certification further proves that KLMA (Phil) has been continuously providing the high-quality training that satisfies global standards.

The 12th Asia Conference on Marine Simulation and Simulator Research5 was held at KLMA (Phil) in Manila on August 2 & 3, 2012 before this audit and “K” Line fully supported this conference.　The results of their research were published, indicating there was lively discussion at the conference. Instructors from KLMA (Phil) also attended as observers and reported that they enlarged their knowledge of education regarding the use of marine simulators.

The certification ceremony was held at Class NK Headquarters on September 7, 2012 with attendees including Class NK Vice President Koichi Fujiwara and “K” Line Senior Managing Executive Officer Captain Masami Sasaki.

Though “K” Line has been providing standardized training for all seafarers onboard our group vessels through KLMA, “K” Line will offer higher level of globally standardized training by incorporating objective assessments from this third-party accreditation organization, which will contribute to further strengthening safety and efficiency in navigation.