About Us
The IMMAJ-PJMCC Foundation, Inc. (FINC) is a non-stock, non-profit organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 07 March 2003. The FINC was formed through the collaborative efforts of the International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) and the Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc. (PJMCC), who share the common goal of advancing the quality of Filipino seafarers, especially those working onboard Japanese ships. Formerly known as PJMCC Foundation, the FINC was established to receive grants from the JSU-AMOSUP Training Levy Fund (JATF) and the Seafarers Promotion Fund (SPF). Both the JATF and the SPF are derived from mandatory contributions made by Japanese ship owners for the upgrading of seafarer’s knowledge and skills.
Historical Highlights
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Historical Highlights |
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19 February 2003 |
PJMCC Foundation, Inc. was established during a pre-incorporation meeting held at the Magsaysay Maritime Corporation office at T.M. Kalaw, Manila. Incorporators and Principal Trustees of the Foundation include Mr. Eduardo U. Manese, Capt. Teodoro Quijano, Capt. Emmanuel L. Regio, Ms. Josephine J. Francisco, Mr. Ericson Marquez and Mr. Ramon C. Garcia. |
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07 March 2003 |
The Foundation was duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an organization with the primary purpose of providing technical education and training for seafarers. |
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06 August 2003 |
The JSU-AMOSUP Training Levy Fund (JATF) Board of Trustees allocated grants to the Foundation for the implementation of a cadetship program. |
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12 December 2003 |
The Foundation inaugurated the Crude Oil Tanker Cargo Handling Simulator (COTCHS) installed at the Magsaysay Training Center (MTC). |
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April 2004 |
The Foundation sent onboard the first batch of forty seven (47) MAAP Cadets under the IMMAJ-PJMCC Cadetship Training Program |
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02 July 2004 |
The Foundation Trustees renamed the PJMCC Foundation, Inc. to IMMAJ-PJMCC Foundation, Inc. (FINC) |
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30 August 2004 |
The SEC approved the change of name of the Foundation from PJMCC Foundation, Inc. to IMMAJ-PJMCC Foundation, Inc. (FINC). |
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15 October 2004 |
The FINC inaugurated the LNG Carrier Cargo Handling Simulator (LNGCHS) installed at the K-Line Maritime Training Center (KMTC). |
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07 March 2005 |
The FINC inaugurated the Diesel Plant Simulator installed at the NYK-Fil Maritime E-Training, Inc. (NETI). |
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01 January 2006 |
FINC office moved from MARC 2000 Tower to the JSU-AMOSUP Mariners’ Home in Nakpil, Manila. |
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22 January 2007 |
The JATF Board of Trustees approved additional grants to the FINC for the Seiun Maru Training Program. |
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14 July 2007 |
The FINC inaugurated the Chemical and Product Tanker Simulator (CPTS) at the MAAP. |
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01 October 2007 |
The FINC sent onboard the TS Seiun Maru thirty (30) MAAP cadets under the Seiun Maru Training Program. |
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30 August 2008 |
The FINC sent onboard the TS Kapitan Felix Oca the first batch of sixty eight (68) MSAP cadets under the IMMAJ-PJMCC Cadetship Training Program for Non-MAAP/MSAP Cadets. |
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16 June 2008 |
The FINC conducted the first batch of IMO Model Course 6.09 – Training for Instructors among PJMCC member-company endorsed seafarers/ shore-based personnel. |
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14 July 2008 |
The FINC conducted the first batch of IMO Model Course 3.12 – Training for Assessors among PJMCC member-company endorsed seafarers/ shore-based personnel. |
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07 April 2009 |
The leaders of AMOSUP, JSU, IMMAJ and PJMCC inaugurated the new JSU-IMMAJ Campus of the MAAP. The new campus is exclusive for cadets sponsored by the FINC. |
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25 March 2010 |
The Seafarers’ Promotion Fund (SPF) Committee allocated grants to the Foundation for the implementation additional training courses such as the Engine Room and Related Equipment Training, Mooring Work Training, and various Ratings Upgrading Courses. |
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13 April 2010 |
The FINC inaugurated the Engine Room Simulator (ERS) installed at the Barko International, Inc. In-house Training Center. |
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13 November 2010 |
The FINC conducted the 1st MAAP Cadets’ Quiz Bee, under the Cadet’s Morale Development Program. |
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09 February 2011 |
The FINC inaugurated the Mooring Equipment Training Facility installed at the Magsaysay Institute of Shipping (MOL Training Center Philippines, Inc.). |
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03 October 2011 |
The first delivery of the Senior Ratings Upgrading Course – Engine was conducted. |
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27 February 2012 |
The FINC inaugurated the Diesel Plant Simulator 2 installed at the NYK-Fil Maritime E-Training, Inc. |
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24 September 2012 |
The first delivery of the Senior Ratings Upgrading Course – Galley was conducted. |
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08 November 2012 |
The Foundation inaugurated the Type-Specific ECDIS Training Facilities for FURUNO and JRC located at the JSU-AMOSUP Mariners’ Home, and for TOKYO KEIKI and TRANSAS at the MARC 2000 Tower. |
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05 January 2014 |
The first delivery of the Senior Ratings Upgrading Course – Deck was conducted. |
| 03 August 2015 | The first delivery of the Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course was conducted. |
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10 August 2015 |
The first delivery of the Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations course was conducted. |
| 13 October 2015 | The first delivery of the Marine Instrumentations and Control Engineering course was conducted. |
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30 January 2017 |
The first deliveries of the Junior Officer Training Course and Junior Engineer Training Course were conducted. |
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15 May 2018 |
The first delivery of the Upgrading Training for Oilers and Wipers was conducted. |
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17 May 2018 |
The first delivery of the Maritime Occupational Safety and Health with Practical Shipboard Hazard Identification course was conducted. |
| 09 August 2018 | The M/V Kapitan Gregorio Oca was launched in Shizuoka, Japan. |
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13 August 2018 |
The first delivery of the ME Engine Training Course (KLMA) with Simulator was conducted. |
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23 August 2018 |
The Foundation inaugurated the Kongsberg VLCC Simulator installed at the Magsaysay Training Center. |
| 29 August 2018 | The first deliveries of the Main Diesel Engine Overhaul Training (Modules 1 and 2) were conducted. |
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15 October 2018 |
The first delivery of the Trim and Stability for Bulk Carrier Transporting Solid Bulk and Grain Cargoes course was conducted. |
| 31 January 2019 | The M/V Kapitan Gregorio Oca was commissioned as MAAP’s training ship for IMMAJ-sponsored cadets. |
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29 January 2019 |
The first delivery of the ME Engine Training Course with Simulator (MKTC) was conducted. |
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11 July 2019 |
The Foundation inaugurated the Wood Chip Carrier Maintenance and Handling facility installed at MOL Training Center Philippines, Inc. |
| 23 July 2019 | The first delivery of the Wood Chip Carrier Maintenance and Handling Course was conducted. |
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10 February 2020 |
The first deliveries of the Marine Low Voltage Course for Operational Level Officers, Marine High Voltage Course for Operational Level Officers, and Marine High Voltage Course for Management Level Officers were conducted. |
| 02 March 2020 | The first delivery of the Bridge Resource Management Course was conducted |
FINC Board of Trustees and Officers
| President | CAPT. EMMANUEL L. REGIO Eastgate Maritime Corporation Island Overseas Transport Corporation |
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Vice-President |
MR. MARLON R. ROÑO |
| Corporate Secretary | MR. ERICSON M. MARQUEZ Mercury Shipping Corp. Phoenix Maritime Corporation Veritas Maritime Corporation Virjen Shipping Corporation |
| Treasurer | MS. JOSEPHINE J. FRANCISCO NYK-Fil Ship Management, Inc. |
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Trustees |
CAPT. KENJI HONGAN |
| MR. RYOICHI IKEDA International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) |
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| MR. SHUNSUKE IMADA Taiyo Sangyo Trading and Marine Service, Ltd. |
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| MR. TOSHIHITO INOUE Mitsui OSK Lines Co. Ltd. |
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| CAPT. SHUNICHI KANDA Ventis Maritime Corporation |
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| MR. YUTAKA KIKUCHI MMSPhil Maritime Services, Inc. Multinational Maritime, Inc. |
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| CAPT. GAUDENCIO C. MORALES Astra Marine International, Inc. Abosta Ship Management Corporation |
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| CAPT. TEODORO B. QUIJANO Barko International, Inc. |
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| MS. CARMEN B. REBUSI IMS Philippine Maritime Corporation |
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| CAPT. JUANITO G. SALVATIERRA, JR. Beamko Shipmanagement Corporation |
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| CAPT. BANNY B. BRIONES Multinational Maritime, Inc. |
Magsaysay Maritime Corporation