PHILCAMSAT marked another milestone in its digital transformation journey with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PisoPay on July 8, 2026. The strategic partnership aims to enhance online payment gateways for trainees, creating a seamless enrollment experience across PHILCAMSAT’s digital platforms.

Removing Friction in B2C Course Registrations

At the heart of the initiative is a simple objective: making it easier for prospective trainees to complete their registration. Choosing a course is only the first step—a complex payment process can delay transactions or cause abandonments.

By offering a more accessible online payment system, PHILCAMSAT aims to reduce friction and convert inquiries into confirmed course bookings. This initiative is especially critical as PHILCAMSAT expands its direct-to-consumer (B2C) maritime training market:

• Distance Learning: PHILCAMSAT’s MARINA-accredited online courses have seen a steady rise in self-sponsored individual registrations.
• Specialized Certifications: OPITO and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) courses continue to attract offshore, maritime, and renewable energy professionals seeking career advancement.
• Global Accessibility: Filipino seafarers working or residing overseas and international maritime professionals can now enroll and pay remotely without visiting the training center.

Leveraging PisoPay’s Maritime Industry Expertise

PisoPay brings proven sector experience to the partnership. Having previously delivered digital payment collection services to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), PisoPay understands the transaction patterns and financial requirements of seafarers and maritime stakeholders.

“A better payment experience increases enrollment conversions, supports self-sponsored trainees, and expands access for customers onboard or based overseas.”

Building an Integrated Digital Training Ecosystem

The partnership aligns with PHILCAMSAT’s broader digitalization framework led by C/E Mark Phillip “Chief MAKOi” Laurilla, Training Manager for Digital Transformation and Innovation.

Under this initiative, PHILCAMSAT is building a unified digital learning ecosystem connecting:

1. Online enrollment and payment gateways
2. Distance learning platforms
3. Learning Management Systems (LMS)
4. Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules

By pairing maritime training expertise with modern payment technology, PHILCAMSAT continues to deliver accessible, customer-focused education for maritime and offshore professionals worldwide.