Magsaysay Rewarded for On-Going Quality Commitment

Shipping recruitment company Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (MMC) has announced its successful recertification under ISO 9001:2008. The recertification demonstrates the company’s continuous committed to delivering high quality services that meet the requirements and needs of its global partners.

The recertification follows the company’s announcement as winner of 2014 Lloyd’s List Global Award for Training in September. The award was presented to the Philippines based organization for its outstanding training program through continuous improvement and investment in new facilities and training courses in compliance with international standards. 

With its commitment to provide quality training, Magsaysay has established Magsaysay Training Center (MTC) for the maritime and technical skills training, Magsaysay Institute of Shipping (MIS) for cadet development program, and Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) for developing world-class hospitality and culinary professionals. 

Established 65 years ago as an international shipping company based in the Philippines, Magsaysay has since become one of the largest providers of well-trained and competent professionals for the global shipping and cruise industries as well as for the travel, hospitality, construction and engineering, information technology and healthcare industries. Magsaysay has an established network of strategic offices from its headquarters in the Philippines to various offices across the globe, including: Indonesia, China, Japan, Croatia, Panama, United Kingdom, Canada, and the US.

The Magsaysay Institute of Shipping (MIS), established in 1993, sponsors over 400 seafarer candidates for a maritime career yearly. It provides partner maritime colleges with industry requirements to improve their curricula. Candidates are sourced from top science high schools and enter a career path to become senior management officers. 

MIS also offers continuous training courses to improve seafarers’ work performance. The training and career path systems of Magsaysay, with MIS as its training arm, establish a continuous pipeline of quality crew and officers. Since 1993, MIS has had over 3,500 graduates.