Course description:
This training course is one of the interventions in support to the “Capacitating Municipal Fisherfolk Program”, which aims to increase production and attain food security and improve municipal fisherfolk’s socio-economic well-being through the allocation of ring net and/or handline fishing vessels. Likewise, it addresses the need of the fishermen-beneficiaries of the said Program to ensure safety of life and property at sea during fishing operation by enhancing their knowledge and skills in basic radio operation and communication, practical navigation, boat/ship handling, fire prevention and fire-fighting, elementary first aid, personal survival techniques, personal safety and social responsibility, typhoon awareness and preparedness, among others.
At the end of this training program, the target participants will be able to qualify for a License/Certification as Boat Captain and Marine Engine Mechanic (Motorman) with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as well as for Special Radio Operator’s Permit (SROP) with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
Target participants:
- Municipal fishermen-beneficiaries of the “Capacitating Municipal Fisherfolk Program” who will man the awarded fishing vessel from BFAR;
- Small and medium-scale fishermen on board commercial fishing vessels; and
- Technical and regulatory officers of BFAR Regional Field Offices.
Training objective: Improved safety of life and property at sea, enhanced technical competence of crew/fishermen onboard fishing vessels, and aacquired MARINA certification/license as boat captain and marine diesel mechanic.
No. of training hours/days: six (6) days
Number of participants: 30-50 fishermen
Training fee: None
