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76 marine deck and engine officers sworn into official duties

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) facilitated the first oath-taking ceremony in 2023 of 76 marine deck and engine officers at the Amosup Convention Hall in Manila.

For the Deck Department, 39 oath-takers comprised 10 master mariners, one chief mate, and 28 officers in charge of a navigational watch (OIC-NW). For the Engine Department, there were 37 maritime engineer officers consisting of seven chief engineer officers, two second engineer officers, and 28 officers in charge of an engineering watch (OIC-EW).

The 76 new marine deck and engine officers at the Amosup Convention Hall in Manila. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO