France to help boost PH maritime education

By Carmela I. Huelar

Jan 31, 2024 12:12 am

MARITIME higher education institutions (MHEIs) in the country beset with difficulties in complying with the required shipboard training of their students have something to look forward to.

The French government has committed to extend aid to improve Philippine maritime education and training (MET), which includes financing for the construction of a training ship, not just for one but up to three dedicated training vessels.

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