EXCELLENCE IN MARITIME EDUCATION
By Engr. Joel Salabsab
CEO / President of Far East Maritime
At Far East Maritime, we believe that true success is built through discipline, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Since our establishment, we have remained dedicated to developing competent, globally competitive, and value-driven maritime professionals who are prepared to meet the challenges of the modern maritime industry.
Our institution is more than a training center — it is a community that nurtures dreams, builds confidence, and shapes future seafarers into responsible leaders at sea. Through quality education, practical training, and strong industry standards, we continue to guide aspiring maritime professionals toward meaningful and successful careers.
We are committed to providing an environment where students and trainees are empowered with knowledge, integrity, and professionalism. Every program we offer reflects our passion for service and our dedication to helping individuals achieve their full potential.
As we continue to grow, Far East Maritime Foundation Inc. remains steadfast in its mission to inspire excellence, promote safety, and contribute to the advancement of the maritime industry.
“Success is not measured by how far a ship sails, but by how many lives it inspires along the journey.”
— Engr. Joel Salabsab
Modern Training Facilities
Advanced bridge and engine simulators
TESDA Accredited
STCW-compliant maritime training courses
MARINA Accredited
Certified maritime instructors and assessors
ISO Certified
Quality maritime education and training standards
Our Training Portfolio
Committed to maritime excellence, our programs combine
quality training,
practical skills,
and
industry-based learning.
We prepare seafarers to meet global maritime standards with
competence, discipline, and professionalism.
ADVANCE
Specialized STCW-aligned maritime courses designed to enhance seafarers' competencies in tanker operations, safety procedures, and shipboard management.
- General Operator Certificate/GMDSS
- General Operator Certificate/GMDSS Refresher
- Medical Care
- Medical Emergency First Aid
- Medical Care Refresher
- Medical Emergency First Aid Refresher
- Ship Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
IN-HOUSE
Comprehensive advanced training for officers and ratings. Bridge management, engineering simulations, tanker operations, and international maritime safety codes.
SAFETY
Essential maritime training focused on risk awareness, emergency response, and compliance with safety procedures to ensure the protection of crew, vessel, and environment in accordance with STCW standards.
- Advance Fire Fighting Face to Face
- Advance Fire Fighting Distance Learning
- FAdvance Fire Fighting Distance Refresher
- Revised Basic Training w/ PSSR F2F/DL
- BT Refresher
- Fast Rescue Boat
- Fast Rescue Boat Refresher
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boast Face to Face
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boast Distance Learning
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boast Refresher
TANKER
Specialized maritime training designed to prepare seafarers for safe and efficient tanker operations, focusing on cargo handling, safety procedures, and industry regulations in compliance with STCW standards.
- Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
- Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
- Advanced Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
- CBasic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
- Basic Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
TESDA
Technical and vocational training programs accredited by TESDA that provide practical maritime skills and competency-based learning to prepare individuals for employment in the maritime industry.
- Ship’s Catering Services NC1
- Welding Course
Passenger
Specialized training designed to prepare seafarers for passenger vessel operations, focusing on crowd management, passenger safety, emergency response, and onboard communication in compliance with STCW standards.
- Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, and Hull Integrity Training
- Passenger Ship Crisis Management
- Passenger Ship Crowd Management
- Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Practical Assessment for Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (Deck Watchkeeping) (II/4)
Practical Assessment for Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (Engine Watchkeeping) (III/4)
- Practical Assessment for GOC
- Practical Assessment for AB Deck (II/5)
- PPractical Assessment for AB Engine (III/5)
- OIC Deck New Practical Assessment
- OIC Engine New Practical Assessment
- Practical Assessment for MLC Deck New
- Practical Assessment for MLC Engine Newt
- Practical Assessment for ETO
- Practical Assessment for ETR
SECURITY
The Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is a specialized maritime training program designed to prepare seafarers and ship officers to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer in accordance with the requirements of the International Maritime Organization, the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, and the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
- Ship Security Officer Course
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