Navguide Solutions and Philcamsat Join Forces to unveil a New Era of On-Board Training

In a landmark collaboration, Navguide Solutions and Philcamsat, the training arm of the Philippines Transmarine Carriers (PTC), have joined hands to bring application-focused learning experiences directly to the decks of vessels. This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant milestone in maritime education, combining the extensive reach of Philcamsat's training institute with Navguide's innovative competency development solutions.

Setting Sail Towards Enhanced Training

With over 22,000 seafarers passing through its institute annually, Philcamsat has long been a cornerstone of maritime competency development in the Philippines. Recognised for its commitment to excellence and adherence to international standards, Philcamsat provides a comprehensive range of training programs to equip seafarers with the skills and knowledge necessary for success at sea. The PTC Group is the largest organisation sending Filipino seafarers to maritime companies worldwide.

Enter Navguide Solutions: Revolutionizing On-Board Competence

Navguide’s core competency is to visualize shipboard operations and simplify them.

They bring a fresh perspective to maritime mentorship with their suite of niche digital solutions, including apps, games, and microlearning videos designed to deliver training directly to seafarers' fingertips. These solutions uplift performance standards with a focus on on-the-job skill development to the point where vessels perform better in SIRE, Rightship, or Port State Inspections. With a focus on accessibility, interactivity, and engagement, particularly through their revolutionary app Guide2Inspections, Navguide is reshaping the way seafarers learn and grow in their careers.

The collaboration between Navguide Solutions and Philcamsat was officially sealed during a signature ceremony held in Manila on 22nd April 2024. Capt. Pol Winston, head of Philcamsat, affirmed their commitment to revolutionising seafarers' competence. He said, “Our vision is to implement training in three directions—onshore, online, and onboard. Navguide Solutions, with their App Guide2Inspections, would fit perfectly as the onboard arm of our organisation and help seafarers when needed. It will make them better professionals, help them perform better in inspections, reduce detentions and assist our principals in running safer commercially viable ships.”

While addressing the gathering, Capt. Debashis Basu, Founder and Managing Partner of Navguide Solutions, stated: “It is a memorable day in our company’s journey. With this collaboration, we can see our vision spreading far and wide. We would create a new brand of skilful, confident and more employable seafarers. By taking the classroom into the field and mentoring seafarers on the frontline, we will create a win-win for all stakeholders.

The ceremony was a testament to the shared vision and dedication of both organisations to elevate the standards of maritime education.

Unveiling the Future of On-Board Mentorship

At the Safety4Sea event held at the Sofitel Ballroom on 23rd April, Mr Gerardo Borromeo, the CEO of PTC, took to the stage to announce the collaboration to industry leaders and stakeholders. The audience was captivated as he detailed the innovative solutions that would soon be available to seafarers worldwide, thanks to the partnership.

Empowering Seafarers for Success

With this collaboration, seafarers would be able to access simple-to-use interactive mobile apps and interesting, immersive microlearning tools. These will be available both to vessel operators and owners and to seafarers individually. The focus is on results: nothing more, nothing less. The approach would translate to a direct improvement in SIRE results (particularly in the light of SIRE 2.0), Rightship and Port State inspection performance.

With Navguide Solutions and Philcamsat joining forces, seafarers can embark on a journey of learning and growth that will shape the future of maritime education. We are sailing towards success, one seafarer at a time.