TIM eMagazine Vol . 2 . 1 Issue 52 engineering expert Engr . Gerardo Ramon Galang announced that some 10 to 15 years now , when ‘ full automation ’ in ship navigation would be in place , the deployment of seafarers to merchant marine fleet , would be imperilled .
Another major highlight was the presentation by Marina of its safety , maritime education and training programs ; salient parts of yearend ( 2016 ) reports , that include circulars and advisories , and other undertaking led by Mr . Amaro and Capt . Eleazar G . Diaz , chief of the Agency ’ s standards of training , certification and watchkeeping office ( STCWO ). Thereafter , Cmdr . Weniel Azcuna of the Philippine Coast Guard did a presentation on ‘ piracy ’ and ‘ terrorism .’
The Maritime League is a non-profit Filipino foundation established in 1990 , with the prime objective of spurring progress in the maritime sector , and advance the interests of the maritime profession and the entire maritime industry . Its chairman emeritus is former President Fidel V . Ramos . To adhere its objectives , the League developed an extensive medium of information for the maritime sector and the various maritime-related activities , like the forum , it regularly coordinates
The next Maritime Forum , the League ’ s 122nd , will be held on May 19 , 2017 , and hosted by the Philippine Navy at its national headquarters on Roxas Boulevard , Manila .
Carlos L . Agustin
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