Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic training partnership with GigaMare Inc., making the Philippine company an official Wärtsilä training partner. Under the agreement, GigaMare will deliver crew training on selected Wärtsilä engines in the Philippines.
The Philippines supplies a large share of the world’s seafarers, and Wärtsilä says the partnership will support the country’s vital role in global shipping by making certified training more accessible.
“As the industry evolves, it is vital that seafaring crews are well equipped with the skills needed to operate vessels efficiently. They not only need the technical skills, but also the ability to lead, adapt, and succeed in today’s global maritime environment,” says Jari Ullakonoja, CEO & President of GigaMare.
Wärtsilä’s Land and Sea Academy (WLSA) will train and certify GigaMare instructors to ensure the courses meet international standards, including the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) requirements and the International Safety Management (ISM) code.
“This new training partnership is a significant step towards establishing highly competent ship crews that are capable of operating and maintaining vessels efficiently, safely and cost-effectively. Most importantly, by bringing Wärtsilä-certified training directly to the Philippines, we ensure that seafarers and ship operators have convenient and timely access to the latest expertise, tailored to the realities of their local context, which makes upskilling more accessible and impactful than ever before,” says Tomi Urho, Director, Training Services at Wärtsilä.
GigaMare, founded in 2013, specialises in tailor-made training in maritime operations, repair, and maintenance. With the new agreement, it can now sell Wärtsilä product training directly to local customers as an authorised Wärtsilä Training Partner.
Source: Wärtsilä
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