THE family of a missing cadet was brought to the attention of pertinent government agencies primarily those mandated to implement Republic Act No. 12021 or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. The missing cadet embarked on his onboard training (OBT) on a foreign-flagged ship operating in international waters without enrolling with the school where he completed his three years theoretical and academic studies on a maritime education program.

The MHEI was not informed of the cadet's joining the ship for OBT until the family sought the assistance of the school.