FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AWA MARINE Delivers Maritime Simulation Project at National Maritime Polytechnic in the Philippines

World-class simulators strengthen training at the nation’s second-largest government-owned maritime institute, helping Filipino seafarers remain globally competitive

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — [December 12th 2025] — AWA MARINE has delivered a maritime simulation project at the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), the nation’s second-largest government-owned maritime institute, supporting its modernisation programme and strengthening practical training capabilities for Filipino seafarers.

Awarded through government procurement, the project encompasses bridge simulation, an upgraded engine room simulator, a networked liquid cargo handling classroom and survival craft simulation. These world-class simulators will enhance training opportunities for Filipino seafarers, helping them develop the skills and operational confidence needed to remain globally competitive.

AWA MARINE has worked with NMP since 2019, when the company was awarded the Full Mission Engine Room Project through competitive government procurement tendering. AWA MARINE is honoured to have been selected once again by NMP for its major Simulation Complex and Modernisation Programme, building on this established relationship.

AWA MARINE’s scope of delivery comprised:

The bridge simulators provide environments for practical navigation and ship-handling exercises, helping trainees apply classroom knowledge to simulated operational situations.

To support communication between bridge stations in accordance with the project’s bidding requirements, each Mini Bridge Simulator was provided with an additional Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) console and corresponding GMDSS software.

Rather than supplying standalone VHF telephones, AWA MARINE opted to provide a complete GMDSS station for each Mini Bridge. This approach offers a more integrated and consistent communication setup, better reflecting the equipment configuration and operational environment of a real-world ship’s bridge. The inclusion of these stations enhances the simulators’ communication capabilities and supports more realistic bridge-to-bridge communication exercises.

The upgraded Full Mission Engine Room Simulator supports joint mission exercises with the bridge simulators, enabling bridge and engineering teams to practise coordinated responses within a shared scenario. This capability supports training in communication, teamwork and decision-making across shipboard departments.

The LCHS classroom adds a networked environment for instructor-led liquid cargo handling exercises, while the Survival Craft Simulator provides a dedicated resource for survival craft training. Together, these facilities broaden the range of practical scenarios available to NMP’s instructors and trainees.

NMP’s wider modernisation programme received national attention on 12 December 2025, when President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the institution to inspect newly installed training simulators and upgraded facilities. The visit highlighted the role of modern training infrastructure in developing Filipino seafarers’ skills and supporting their international competitiveness.

Through this delivery, AWA MARINE has supported NMP’s investment in practical, scenario-based maritime training. The combination of bridge, engine room, liquid cargo handling and survival craft simulation strengthens the institution’s capacity to prepare Filipino seafarers for operational responsibilities, safety challenges and careers in the global maritime industry.

ENDS