Canaman, Camarines Sur — In a continued effort to strengthen maritime education and training, personnel from the MARINA Regional Office V (MRO5), representing Regional Director Atty. Maximo I. Bañares, Jr., participated in the Orientation Seminar on the SID/SRB Online Appointment System (OAS) and the MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) System, as well as the Pre-Embarkation Orientation of maritime students held today, 29 April 2025, at Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman.

The activity, spearheaded by Dr. Marilissa Jimenez-Apmuan, President of Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, aimed to provide future seafarers with a comprehensive understanding of MISMO and OAS platforms. These systems are crucial tools for the efficient processing of maritime documentation and certification requirements.

Through this activity, students were guided on the proper use of the online platforms, preparing them to efficiently manage their administrative requirements as they embark on their careers in the global maritime industry.

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