LESSON-1-IMCS-FRANCIS.docx

LESSON 1 ======== Time Allotment: 4 Hours PERFORMANCE STANDARD -------------------------------------------- LEARNING COMPETENCIES ===================== 1. Discuss prospects in a shipping career 1. Discuss other job opportunities in the merchant marine profession a. Shipbu...

LESSON 1 ======== Time Allotment: 4 Hours PERFORMANCE STANDARD -------------------------------------------- LEARNING COMPETENCIES ===================== 1. Discuss prospects in a shipping career 1. Discuss other job opportunities in the merchant marine profession a. Shipbuilding and repair b. Ship operations and management c. Port operations and management d. Ship surveying and inspection e. Offshore industry f. Maritime education and training g. Philippine Navy h. Philippine Coast Guard 2. Discuss the BIMCO / ICS Manpower Report 2015 i. Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) j. The Philippines as the leading supplier of seafarers 3. Explain the benefits of a shipping career k. High wages l. Tax exemption m. Expense free (travel, accommodation, and food) n. Meet people of different cultures o. Learn different languages TECHNICAL VOCABULARY ==================== WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? ========================= Job Opportunities in the Merchant Marine Profession --------------------------------------------------- Shipbuilding and Repair ----------------------- Ship Operations and Management ------------------------------ - Shipbuilding - Crew management, manning - The operation, chartering, cargo handling - Marine skills such as navigation, stowage, etc. - Maintenance and repair, drydocking, inspection - Hull and machinery insurance, cargo insurance - Accounting and settlements - Provision of lubricating oils and fuel oils - Purchase and supply of material Port Operation and Management ----------------------------- Ship surveying and inspection ----------------------------- Offshore Industry ----------------- Maritime Education and Training ------------------------------- Philippine Navy --------------- Philippines Coast Guard ----------------------- BIMCO / ICS Manpower Report 2015 -------------------------------- - Influencing the simplification of international trade procedures - Enforcing best trading practices - Developing and promoting international standards for trade documentation - Working towards better border regulations and the removal of international trade barriers (Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) 2016) - The balance between the global supply of qualified and competent seafarers available for service on ships trading internationally, and the industry's demand for seafarers to operate the world merchant fleet; - Details about the composition of the supply of seafarers that operates the world merchant fleet, including their nationalities, rank/role, age profiles and gender; and - The anticipated future growth of the world merchant fleet over the next ten years and its possible impacts on the global manpower situation Methodology ----------- Estimated Supply of Seafarers -----------------------------   MANPOWER REPORT 2015 ==================== Recruitment and Training of Seafarers -------------------------------------  1. China has overtaken the Philippines as the overall top supplier of seafarers. China is now ranked as the number one supplier of officers while the Philippines is the top source for ratings. 2. The world currently has a deficit of 16,500 for officers which might increase to 92,000 by 2020 and 147,500 by 2025. As of 2015, there is an oversupply of 119,000 for ratings. 3. The supply-demand forecast indicates the steady supply of officers will be unable to outpace the increase in the global demand for officers. 4. There is a more significant shortage of Engineer Officer -- Management level and officers for specialized ships such as LPG, LNG carriers, and chemical tankers. The Benefits in a Shipping Career --------------------------------- High Wages ---------- Rank Average Market Wage in USD --------------------------------- -- ------ -- Master/Chief Engineer 8808 Chief Officer/1st Engineer 6990 2nd Officer/2nd Engineer 3984 3rd Officer/3rd Engineer 3426 Tax Exemption ------------- Expense Free ------------ - Payment of basic wage - The cost of accommodation and food - Reasonable personal travel and subsistence costs - Transport of the seafarer's personal effects up to the agreed with the company. Meeting People -------------- Learning languages ------------------ References: -----------