Welcome to Blue Manila Incorporated

IN HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAM
Established in December 1992, the program's main objective is to supplement, upgrade and refresh the knowledge and skills of the existing deck/engine officers and crew. The program offers courses that are included in various recommendations and resolutions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the subject of training.

The courses offered are categorized according to the following :

Mandatory courses
1.1 International Safety Management (ISM)
1.2 STCW '95 Implementation Course

Upgrading and Refresher courses
2.1 Container Ship Economics/Design and Operation
2.2 Marine Engineering
2.3 Commercial Aspects of Shipping
2.4 Trim and Stability
2.5 Steam & Marine Automation
2.6 Bridge Control and Stability
2.7 Quality Assurance of Shipmanagement
2.8 Quality Work Group Education
2.9 Review of Mathematics
2.10 Maritime English
2.11 Marine Automation
2.12 Marine Refrigeration
> 2.13 Refrigeration and Airconditioning System
2.14 Electrotechnology, Engineering Knowledge, Tanks and Fluids
2.15 Engineering Course

Familiarization courses
3.1 Tanker Familiarization
3.2 Regulations on Prevention of Collision at Sea
3.3 Introduction to Ship's Operation
3.4 Shipboard Safety Seminar

Managerial / Behavioral courses
4.1 Interpersonal Relations Skills Seminar
4.2 Intercultural Relations Skills Seminar
4.3 Shipboard Managerial Skills Enhancement
4.4 Personal Management Organization & Training
4.5 Team Effectiveness and Work Meaning

Culinary courses
5.1 Skills Upgrading in Culinary Arts
5.2 Skills Upgrading in Baking

Training Facilities

To implement the courses, the In-House Program provides a 70 square meter training room adjacent to the main office of Blue Manila, Inc., as the main venue. It is equipped with study desks and chairs that can accommodate eighteen (18) participants per class, a whiteboard, an overhead projector, a television set, a VHS player, reference materials such as books and VHS tapes, and a computer unit that is loaded with various programs / exercises for the participant's use.

There is a cooking facility for the culinary course and the office's telex and facsimile machines are made available for the purpose of actual hands-on training of the junior officers.

Teaching Staff

To ensure that participants are provided with quality training using global standards, the in-house training engages the services of qualified lecturers from the industry and the academe with extensive experience.

It has, for example, engaged the services of Prof. Angelo Tagle and Menelieto Olanda, former Deans of the College of Marine Transportation and College of Marine Engineering respectively of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy.

Dr. Reynaldo Vea was the former Dean of the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines and Acting Executive Director of the National Engineering Center.

A trained Chef of the Grand Hotels and Resort Group handles the culinary course.

Methodology

Lecture type of discussions are conducted during the training. There is an open forum after each topic is discussed. Towards the end of the course, the participants are grouped and given cases to study, analyze and solve together. It is through the workshop that each group is made to present and defend their case.

For the culinary course, the first two days are devoted to lectures on menu planning, cost control / budget and sanitation. The next three days are actual hands-on preparation, cooking, baking and presentation of their prepared European menu , mainly German and Dutch dishes.

Evaluation

To monitor the development of the In-House Training Program, each participant is given an evaluation sheet to rate the lecturer's performance and to write any suggestion, comment, feedback about the course and the program. To gauge the participant's performance, the lecturer in turn, gives exercises and short examinations.

Funding

The In-House Training Program is partially supported by contributions from our foreign principals. The Training Fund is used to cover the following expenses :

Monthly rental fee
Utilities such as power, water and telephone
Professional fees of lecturers
Training materials and handouts
Acquisition of present and future equipment / hardware and/or furnitures
It is the company's policy to encourage its own pool of crewmembers to avail of the In-House Training Program which is provided to them free of charge.

Course Description

A short description of each course is shown in the table.

Course	Course Description	Target Participants	Duration	No. of Participants who have taken the course
1. Mandatory Courses
1.1 International Safety Management	An introduction to the Code and its elements. (ISM) Gives detailed information re document of compliance, safety management system manuals, audits, designated person, forms to be filled in in cases of non-compliance as well as corrective measures to be undertaken. Enhances knowledge on safety and pollution prevention	All Officers and Crew	2 days	390 participants
1.2 STCW '95 Implementation	Explains the difference and improvement of the new structure of STCW '78 and STCW '95. Gives information as to how STCW was established, why revision was necessary and when/how the revised convention will take effect.	All Officers and Crew	2 days	171 participants
2. Upgrading / Refresher Courses
2.1 Container Ship Economics, Design and Operation	Gives specific knowledge on containership operations. Designed to improve knowledge as to cargo handling, stability, cost elements not only for big container ships but for feeder vessels as well	Master and Deck Officers	5 days	31 participants
2.2 Marine Engineering	Provides knowledge in using the various engineering unit conversions and formulas and their application, engine room watchkeeping and situational problems in the engine room	Chief Engineer and Engine Officers	5 days	16 participants
2.3 Commercial Aspects of Shipping	Gives an introduction on the role of parties in the maritime transport chain, the full description of charter parties, bill of lading, general / particular average and the different responsibilities of parties engaged in a shipping venture	Master and Deck	5 days	53 participants
2.4 Trim and Stability	Explains the forces acting on a floating object, specifically a vessel, such as gravity, buoyancy, heeling moments, longitudinal as well as transverse forces. Further explains the importance of positive stability to keep the vessel not only upright but always able to regain this position if ship encounters upsetting moments	Master, Deck Officers, Deck Cadets	4 days	25 participants
2.5 Steam and Marine Automation	Teaches participants on analysis and design of digital electronic circuits and systems	C/E, Engine Officers, Engine Cadets	3 days	6 participants
2.6 Bridge Control and Stability	Describes the innovations on modern navigational equipment on the bridge. Gives knowledge on ballasting and deballasting of tanks in relation to lifting and discharging of cargo	Master, Deck Officers, C/E, Engine Officers	5 days	13 participants
2.7 Quality Assurance of Shipmanagement	Describes the system of preventive maintenance as well as keeping track of periodic surveys and repairs. Describes fully how all operations are recorded with the goal of attaining quality standards	Master, Deck Officers C/E, Engine Officers	5 days	15 participants
2.8 Quality Work Group Education	Inculcates the importance of working as a team as well as having the correct work attitudes.	Master, Deck Officer C/E, Engine Officers	5 days	47 participants
2.9 Review of Mathematics	Teaches participants the basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry calculations and its application during shipboard works	Deck / Engine Officers	5 days	7 participants
2.10 Maritime English	Teaches english grammar, proper sentence construction, use of the english language and communication, written english wherein students are not only made to speak out their minds but to write it as well; participants are organized for workshops where they engage in dialogues/debates in the english language	Deck/Engine Ratings, Deck/Engine Cadets	5 days	74 participants
2.11 Marine Automation	Reviews the Boolean Algebra and its application in the design of digital electronic circuits and systems, digital computers and communication system, control system	All Engine Officers and Crew	5 days	39 participants
2.12 Marine Refrigeration	Designed specifically for electricians and engineers assigned on reefer vessels. Improves their knowledge on the principle of refrigeration enabling them to conduct proper assessment and trouble shooting. Above all, it teaches the participants how to use corrective measures in attaining proper temperature of specific cargoes to avoid spoilage and assure that the goods are delivered to the consignees in good order .	Electrician, Engineers	5 days	16 participants
2.13 Refrigeration and Airconditioning System	Acquaints participants on the basic principles of refrigeration and airconditioning system and its processes and operation. Shows the different types of refrigerant and a main working plant as well as the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of same	Electrician, Engineers	2 days	6 participants
2.14 Electrotechnology, Engineering Knowledge, Tanks and Fluids	Provides sufficient knowledge on the fundamentals of marine electrical practice and basic electronics.	All Engine Officers and Crew	3 days	8 participants
2.15 Engineering Course	Includes topics on marine engineering conversion application and maintenance of main and auxilliary engines, engine room watchkeeping and marine automation	All Engine Officers and Crew	2 days	46 participants
3. Familiarization Courses
3.1 Tanker Familiarization Course	Includes basic safety and pollution preventive precautions and procedures, lay-out of different types of oil, chemical, gas tanker, types of cargo, handling the cargo, tanker terminologies and general operational sequence	Deck/Engine Officers and Crew being assigned on tankers	3 days	11 participants
3.2 Regulations on Prevention of Collision at Sea	Focuses on collision avoidance rules, basic radar plotting, identification of vessels by light and shapes; and interpretation of sound and light signals	Master, Deck Officers Deck Cadets	5 days	11 participants
3.3 Introduction to Ship's Operation	Defines personnel job requirement on board a sea-going vessel. Teaches participants on the different tools and equipment and their uses on deck and engine rooms. Focuses on important documents and equipment such as station bill, firefighting equipment, piping system for engineers	All Officers and Crew	5 days	22 participants
3.4 Shipboard Safety Seminar	Explains the causes of accidents and the responsibility of each crew to avoid such occurences. Explains the basic safety rules and procedures, accident investigation and conduct of ship safety meetings	All Officers and Crew	1 day	30 participants
4. Managerial / Behavioral Courses
4.1 Interpersonal Relations Skills	Presents the different types of behavior, verbal and non-verbal communications, listening skills, assertiveness and teaches participants the interpersonal skill to apply in handling conflicts	All Officers	1 day	29 participants
4.2 Intercultural Relations Skills	Analyzes the Asian, Western and Filipino cultures and finding ways in bridging the gap among the different cultures	All Officers	1 day	28 participants
4.3 Shipboard Managerial Skills Enhancement	Officers benefit from this course as it guides them in managing their day-to-day operations in recording every event properly to achieve quality system. Teaches both departments how to interact with each other with the goal of attaining a synchronized effect	All Officers	4 days	23 participants
4.4 Personal Management Organization and Training	Teaches the officer how to conduct himself professionally in the exercise of his duties particularly in meeting different personalities in the shipping industry such as port authorities,marine surveyors, representative of classification societies, stevedores, ship agents, chandlers, etc. Also includes proper grooming so officer can be easily identified and other procedures which could only lead to a fruitful dialogue	Master, Ch. Officer Ch. Engr, 2/Engr	5 days	17 participants
4.5 Team Effectiveness and Work Meaning	Instructs participants on the effectiveness of working as a team. Develops the enthusiasm of workers in doing work on their own Initiative	Officers and Crew	3 days	17 participants
5. Culinary Courses
5.1 Skills Upgrading in Culinary Arts	Provides basic knowledge on kitchen management and organization, menu planning, budget and control, nutrition, sanitation and safety measures, kitchen administration (reports, requisitions, inventories, etc) and waste management. Demonstrates proper butchery or portioning of various meat cuts, imparts recipes for cold kitchen (appetizers, salads, dressings) and hot kitchen (soups, sauces, pasta, desserts)	C/Ck, 2nd Cooks	5 days	180 participants
5.2 Skills Upgrading in Baking	Teaces the latest technology and equipment in modern bakery Operation	C/Ck, 2nd Cooks	5 days	49 participants