Seafarers' Training Facility in the Philippines to Be Re-established in the Premises of Our Maritime Academy - Strengthening the Maritime Professional Development to Support World-Leading Safe Vessel

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) has announced that MOL Training Center (Phils.) Inc. (President: Teodorico De Guzman; Cavite, Philippines) held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 19 for a new seafarers’ training facility. The facility will be built within the grounds of the MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy (MMMA).

The upcoming center will be equipped with advanced simulators for navigation, engine operations, and cargo handling, as well as other practical training tools. These facilities will support a broader range of training programs, including navigation proficiency, engine management, and emergency response. To ensure a focused learning environment, the center will also provide modern dormitory accommodations and dining facilities for trainees.

With Filipino seafarers continuing to play a vital role in MOL’s vessel operations, the new facility is expected to further strengthen the company’s human capital and uphold its globally recognized standards for safe ship operations. In addition, MOL plans to extend its training programs to seafarers from across Southeast Asia, positioning the center as a key regional training hub. Locating the facility within the MMMA campus is also anticipated to enhance collaboration between instructors and trainees, create educational synergies between MOL seafarers and MMMA cadets, boost cadet engagement, and deepen their understanding of careers in the maritime industry.

<Overview of the New Facility>

1. Name: MOL Training Center (Phils.) Inc.
2. New Location: In the premises of MMMA, Salitran, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Province, Philippines (approx. 30km south of Manila; current location: San Agustin II, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Province, Philippines)
3. Facility Overview: 3-story reinforced concrete structure, total floor area approx. 5,500 m² (plus outdoor training facilities)
4. Operations: April 2027 (planned)

MOL remains committed to developing seafarers and creating employment opportunities as part of its focus on “human and community development,” one of the Group’s key sustainability priorities. As a responsible leader in the social infrastructure sector, MOL will continue to support everyday life by ensuring safe and reliable operations. Central to this commitment is the development of highly skilled seafarers who meet the world’s highest safety standards. This is pursued through the delivery of high-quality training programs globally, without regard to nationality.

MMMA is an educational institution jointly established by MOL and its partner, Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, a Philippine-based vessel manning company.