MOL Training Center (Phils.) Becomes One of the World's Largest Provider of DNV-certified Training Programs
- Strengthening Seafarer Training Programs and Facilities for Expansion of LNG Fleet -

June 04, 2025

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that its group company MOL Training Center (Phils.) Inc. (MOLTC(P); President: Teodorico De Guzman) now offers the largest number of training programs certified by DNV (Note 1), one of the world's leading certification bodies helping businesses assurance.

This is due to our LNG Carrier Standard Training Course recognized as compliant with the latest model course (Note 2) set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO; Headquarters: London), and receiving certification as the first maritime training institution in the Philippines to achieve this. MOLTC(P), as a standalone training center, has become a company with the highest number of DNV-certified training programs in the world totaling six(Note 3), same with our base in India, MOL Maritime (India) Pvt. Ltd.

On June 3, MOLTC(P) celebrated its 20th anniversary of establishment and introduced its cutting-edge engine simulator and newly introduced LNG/chemical cargo handling simulator, which complies with the latest SIRE (Note 4) requirements (IMO 1.36 Model Course) and meets the competency standards required for seafarers aboard LNG carriers as stipulated by SIGTTO (Note 5), leading to this latest certification. MOL will support the ever-expanding LNG carrier business by continuing to strengthen its seafarer training infrastructure.

MOL is committed to training seafarers, which is one of its sustainability challenges, and leads to the "contributes to the growth and development of people and communities." The group standardizes its training content worldwide to continue to support people's day-to-day fundamentals through "safe" operations as a responsible leader in the social infrastructure business. It strives to continuously develop competent seafarers who will support the world's highest standards of safe operations, through the implementation of top-quality maritime training for seafarers of all nationalities.

(Note 1) DNV, based in Norway, is the world's largest classification society, evaluating the safety and environmental performance of ships and offshore structures and certifying maritime training programs. Certification allows the company to demonstrate compliance with international standards for training quality and safety in providing the necessary skills and knowledge to participants in the training program.

(Note 2) The IMO 1.36 model course corresponds to the model course that was developed based on proposals from IMO Member States following the adoption of the STCW Convention 1978. This course is specifically designed for training on LNG cargo handling and ballast operation.

(Note 3) August 21, 2024, press release
Training Program for MOL Seafarers Earns 1st DNV Accreditation in the Philippines - Achieving Safer Operations through Latest Industry-standard Courses - | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

(Note 4) Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE)
A ship inspection and reporting program operated by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF). The program is designed to assess the safety, quality, and environmental standards of tankers and other vessels.

(Note 5) Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators Ltd. (SIGTTO)
SIGTTO reviews the safety assurance of the entire LNG and LPG business, from production and transport to consumption, and has established international standards for LNG carrier crew training.

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We anticipate this initiative to contribute especially to the realization of "Safety & Value -Provide added value through safe transportation and our social infrastructure business-" and "Human & Community -Contributing to the growth and development of people and communities-".