The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy’s (PMMA) personnel, Capt. Rino S. Casio and 2nd Officer Angel Jeuz B. Cervantes visits Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro (PPA PMO MO/C) for an Academic Collaboration on April 23, 2024, with a purpose to conduct a research study on vessel traffic patterns in Macajalar Bay to determine future developments in Cagayan de Oro and to enhance port efficiency and maritime safety. They were greeted and welcomed by PMO MO/C’s personnel, headed by Port Manager (PM) Isidro V. Butaslac, Jr.
A meeting with PMMA commenced at the Office of the Port Manager, wherein PM Butaslac humbly discussed about PMO MO/C’s Green Port Award System (GPAS), APEC region’s green port evaluation system. It is intended to improve environmental awareness and understanding of green port development strategy, with the aim of achieving a balance between economic development and environmental protection in the APEC ports community; promoting the sustainable development of ports in the APEC region and protecting the port environment for the benefit of the entire APEC community; and contributing to the harmonization of regulations and improving the interoperability.
PM Butaslac also mentioned that aside from the GPAS, PMO MO/C continues to set standard of excellence with certification by SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45002:2015 that signifies PMO MO/C’s persistent dedication to excellence in environmental and occupational health and safety management, and it represents a significant milestone for the organization.
Further, videos of projects and events were shown, such as recently concluded PMO MO/C’s 49th Anniversary highlighting the Eco-Warrior Catwalk Summer Collection wherein the participants showcased their creativity in their outfits with the use of recyclable materials. Aside from that, the Port’s dependable safety and security procedures are highlighted by PM Butaslac. A Simultaneous Exercise (SIMEX) is held annually during Maritime Week by PMO MO/C and its partners in the maritime industry. Its purpose is to validate and improve the readiness and response plan, processes, and systems for all potential dangers and capabilities.
PM Butaslac also talked about “how do we market the ports today.” Accordingly, “advertisment is one, but the way how you impact your audience and those in the port communities, thus, the market should be thru a sustainable program which is anchored to the international laws and policies.” PMO MO/C is firm with its goals and continues to align its project to what it truly stands — a GPAS Port, a Green Port of the Philippines.
PM Butaslac is ecstatic that this collaboration with PMMA will connect PMO MO/C to the national hiway of Maritime Education.
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