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TINIG NG MARINO SUPER 8
TINIG ng Marino honors individuals and organizations
who helped advance the cause of the maritime industry. Enhancement in this
field will not be realized without their invaluable assistance.
The eight 2004 awardees are:
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Outstanding Master Mariner: Commodore Adonis B. Donato
PCGA, Master Mariner
AS head of seaman’s processing and registry unit of
the PCG from 1977 to 1979, Comm. Donato facilitated the issuance
of thousands of seaman’s book to qualified seafarers. Also: sole rp delegate
to the first stcw 1978 Convention in London, u.k. in June 1978; President
of osm Maritime Services Inc. From 1994 to present, providing employment
to thousands of seafarers, two-term president of pmma Alumni Assn. 1997-2000,
president of Masters and Mates Association of thePhilippines since February
2004, president of Maritime Movement of the Phils. since 1999; chairman,
Maritime Forum Inc. Commodore and appointed as chief, maritime safety administration
of the pcga since 2002 and recently elected vice president for internal
affairs, October 2004.
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Outstanding Marine Engineer: Engr. Honorio Calica
FOR undertaking continuous education with the maritime sector’s
interest in mind; for going around the country to give lectures on the
new ISO 9001 series; for molding the minds of maritime students as
a professor in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy where he himself
graduated with the Chairman of the Board Award.
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Outstanding Public Servant: Mr. Alfonso G. Cusi
FOR his exemplary performance during his three-year stint
as general manager of the Philippine Ports Authority; for his major role
in the realization of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway;
for implementing cost efficient and high impact transport modes; and for
promoting transparency in governance and uplifting the quality of
life through corporate social responsibility.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
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Outstanding Maritime School: Philippine Merchant Marine
Academy
FOR being the very first maritime institution not only in
the Philippines but in the whole Asia; for producing the best seafa- rers
and maritime educators in its 185 years of existence and for sailing with
the waves of change by giving the best and sophisticated equipment to its
students and by joining projects to further uplift maritime education.
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Outstanding Manning Agency: Philippine Hammonia Shipagency
Inc.
FOR continuously meeting and exceeding the expectations of
its clients, thereby becoming instrumental in providing future job security
to Filipino seafarers.Since 1979, the company has received numerous POEA
Awards as well as several Presidential Citations and is a member of the
POEA Hall of Fame. Of note was the First International Employers Award
and the Presidential Award of Distinction for its Principals in 2002.
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Outstanding Training Center: PHILCAMSAT
FOR providing seafarers with the best and most sophisticated
training facility in the country and competent faculty members with ample
sea experiences; for providing a comprehensive package of training course
frameworks and instructor manual and for having fulfilled the requirements
for ISO 9001:1994 (Cert.No.QSC 7640 DNV Certification BV The Netherlands),
DNV Rules for Maritime Training Center and DNV Rules for Maritime Simulator
Center
MARITIME SAFETY : Vice-Admiral Arthur Ngalew Gosingan
FOR ensuring maritime safety as the 19th Commandant of
the Philippine Coastguard; for his impressive tour of duty as Ship Captain
in Mindanao; for effectively commanding the presidential ship BRP Ang Pangulo
(AT-25) during the time of former President Fidel V. Ramos.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Commodore Wilfredo
D. Tamayo
FOR his effective campaign in the registration
and accreditation of salvors , eliminating the proliferation of unauthorized
and unsanctioned salvage operations ensuring the safety of the activity
and the protection of the marine environment from hazardous wastes.
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NEWS
CHAMPIONING THE SEAFARERS
“UFS prepares to tackle new challenges
ahead as it reinvents itself amidst the changing times.”
Tinig ng Marino
has a new look
Tinig ng Marino Super 8
International News ROUND-UP
Ex-PPA boss takes over MARINA
By Nazarene A. Leyco
FAME elects new set of officers
MARINA to issue biometric ID to
pinoy seafarers
Competence, claims and cost of
RP seafarers tackled
DOLE junks Norwegian petition
vs training centers
PCG celebrates 103rd anniversary
of safer ships and cleaner seas
UFS supports amendments to ILO
Convention
Int’l Maritime English Confab
held in Manila
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