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PHILCAMSAT Passes 2nd ABS Surveillance Assessment, Maintaining Certification for 11 Technical Courses

PHILCAMSAT Passes 2nd ABS Surveillance Assessment, Maintaining Certification for 11 Technical Courses
PHILCAMSAT technical training center passing the 2026 ABS Audit by American Bureau of Shipping.

PHILCAMSAT has successfully passed its 2nd Surveillance Assessment conducted by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) on September 22–23, 2026.

This successful audit maintains full ABS certification across all eleven (11) approved technical and trade courses, demonstrating PHILCAMSAT’s ongoing commitment to delivering globally benchmarked, high-quality maritime and industrial skills training.

Certified Technical & Vocational Programs

The re-certified curriculum covers comprehensive hands-on training tailored for maritime ratings, offshore technicians, and industrial professionals:

  • Welding & Fabrication: Basic and Advanced Welding (SMAW and Gas), Trade Test for SMAW and Gas Welding, and SMAW and GTAW programs.
  • Heavy Equipment & Operational Safety: Forklift Driving and Maintenance, Mobile Elevating Work Platform operation, and Crane Operator Safety.
  • New Offerings: Shipboard Welding and Lathe Machine Operator courses.

Upholding Quality and Safety Benchmarks

The ABS surveillance assessment verifies strict operational compliance, instructional quality, and safety standards across PHILCAMSAT’s workshop facilities and simulation equipment.

By retaining these globally recognized accreditations, PHILCAMSAT continues to empower maritime and technical trainees with certified, practical competencies needed for safe and effective performance on ships and industrial sites worldwide.