The University of Merchant Marine in the Philippines, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, sends out its first graduates

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Tsuyoshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as the "Company") is a Merchant Marine University "MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Inc." (hereinafter referred to as "MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Inc.") We are pleased to announce that MMMA (hereinafter referred to as "MMMA") held its first graduation ceremony on February 20th at its campus near Manila

The graduation ceremony of the University of Merchant Marine was held on a grand scale.

The ceremony included dignitaries such as Congressman Ron Salo and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Philippines Koshikawa, as well as Doris Magsaysay Ho, CEO and President of A. Magsaysay, Inc., the parent company of MMC; Approximately 600 people attended, including our president Hashimoto, school officials, and families of graduates. Additionally, of the 280 first-year students who completed the four-year educational program, including onboard training, 91 received their diplomas, excluding those who were currently on board due to schedule conflicts.

President Hashimoto’s speech to graduates

President Hashimoto expressed his gratitude and respect to the graduates, their families, and school personnel for their efforts in learning and living under the influence of the new coronavirus infection. I hope you will use the knowledge and experience you have gained through your own efforts to open up new routes.''

Approximately half of our graduates, after obtaining their maritime qualifications, work onboard our group's vessels as third officers or third engineers, building their careers with the aim of becoming captains or chief engineers. As the world's maritime transport volume increases, training and securing talented seafarers is essential to providing safe transport services. Filipino seafarers form the core of our group's crew and contribute to the provision of safe transportation services based on their advanced ship operation technology. Through rigorous training and basic education at MMMA, our group continues to develop excellent seafarers who are ready to serve immediately.

Furthermore, this initiative contributes to one of our sustainability issues, ``empowering people and developing local communities.'' As a responsible player in the social infrastructure business, our group will continue to support people's daily lives through safe operations.

About MMMA

MMMA is a four-year merchant marine university that opened in August 2018 and is a boarding school. We accept up to 300 students per academic year (approximately 150 students each in the navigation and engineering departments). The school name is an acronym for Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc., a crew manning company jointly established by our company and MMC. The dean is Dr. Michael C. Morales. The school is located in Salitran, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Province, Philippines, approximately 30 km south of the capital Manila.

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