The Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc. (PHILCAMSAT), formerly PTC training Center, was established in May 26, 1992, to develop world-class capability in Filipino seafarers. PHILCAMSAT was the first maritime training center in the Philippines thrice-certified by Det Norske Veritas with the following certifications:
DNV Rules for Maritime Simulator Center
ISO 9001:1994 (recertified to ISO 9001:2000)
The Center is accredited by the following government institutions:
Philippine Maritime Training Center (MTC)
Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
Professional regulations Commission (PRC)
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA)
It has partnerships with:
Swedish Club
Marlins of U.K.
ST Education and Training, Pte. Ltd. of Singapore
PHILCAMSAT utilizes and continues to enhance state-of-the-art simulators, to provide training experience as close as possible to the actual shipboard environment. It is the first training center in the Philippines to acquire the Kongsberg Norcontrol Polaris Full Mission Ship Bridge Simulator, Engine Room Simulator Plant Propulsion Trainer and the Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator.