11/12/2025
📌 REMINDER TO ALL SEAFARERS – Effective January 1, 2026
The Basic Training – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (BT-PSSR) requirement will take effect on January 1, 2026. All Filipino seafarers are mandated to undergo updated BT-PSSR training in line with the latest amendments to the STCW Convention 1978.
This update aims to strengthen safety awareness, improve onboard preparedness, and ensure full compliance with international maritime standards.