Opening ceremony of K Line Maritime Academy

K Line established the K Line Maritime Academy (Philippines) at Pasay City in the Philippines, and an opening ceremony was held on February 22 at the academy with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and delegates from the Philippines’ government, the Seafarers Educational Institution and other related interests in attendance.

The academy is the key facility of KLMA and each training course will be carried out in accordance K Line's fundamental philosophy that fosters the development of K Line seafarers regardless of nationality by using the KLMA Basic Training Matrix and Syllabus. As for navigation officers, the academy will conduct training for the prevention of ship collisions and grounding in congested waters and narrow straits using a new ship handling simulator. With an LNG training course in accordance with SIGTTO standards and using an LNG carrier cargo handling simulator, the academy will conduct training in order to secure thoroughly safe and efficient cargo works.

The academy will conduct training for the maintenance of pistons, cylinders and other engine parts using an actual main engine with two cylinders. By using a learning system incorporating a full-mission engine room simulator, the academy will conduct training in order to acquire basic knowledge of engine room systems and machinery as well as provide experience with trouble shooting of various systems. In addition, the academy will conduct training using vessel equipment and also provide stress management training. <Korea Shipping Gazette>