1^st Among Japanese Shipping Companies: Two Cadets from MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Named Among Philippines' 'Top 10 Outstanding Maritime Cadets'

October 15, 2025

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that two cadets from MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Inc. (MMMA, ^{Note 1}) in the Philippines-one woman cadet from marine transportation and one man cadet from marine engineering-were honored as part of the 10 Outstanding Maritime Cadets of the Philippines (TOMSP) at a September 28 event held in Quezon City, Metro Manila. This marks the first time that cadets from a privately operated maritime academy in the Philippines co-founded by a Japanese shipping company have been selected for this prestigious recognition.

TOMSP is a maritime cadet recognition program supported by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and other organizations, encompassing approximately 80 maritime academies nationwide. MMMA, which is participating for the first time, nominated two candidates. After undergoing leadership camps, examinations, and interviews, cadet Princess Dianna Marrey B. David was selected in recognition of her strong leadership potential in the maritime industry, as well as cadet Kurt Neo G. Dizon in the resilience and communication skills he developed while overcoming a challenging upbringing ^{(Note 2)}. This achievement follows a remarkable performance in last year's Maritime Schools Assessment Program (MSAP), a standardized test for Philippine maritime education institutions, where MMMA placed second nationwide ^{(Note 3)}.

MOL remains committed to training seafarers and creating employment opportunities, which also contribute to one of its sustainability issues (materiality): "Contributing to the growth and development of people and communities." Moving forward, MOL-as a responsible custodian of a social infrastructure business-will continue to support people's day-to-day lives as part of its safety-focused operations.

(Note 1) MMMA is an educational institution jointly established by MOL and its partner, Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, a Philippine seafarer manning company.
(Note 2) MMMA supports each cadet's inner growth through personalized coaching, unlocking their potential and helping them look beyond school life toward future success.
(Note 3) Please refer to the following past press release:
December 25, 2024: MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Philippines Receives Accreditation under MLIT 'Japan International Ship System'

[Outline of MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy (MMMA)]
Name: MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Inc. (4-year merchant marine university, boarding school)
Location: Salitran, Dasmariñas City, Cavite State, Philippines (about 30km south of Manila)
No. of cadets: Max. 300 per year (150 each for navigation school and engine school)
Opened: August 2018
President: Dr. Michael C. Morales

MOL Group 5 Sustainability Issues
MOL Group identifies "Sustainability Issues" (Materiality) as our key issues for sustainable growth with society through realization of the Group Vision.
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-."