Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) being the only duly-PRC accredited professional association of Filipino naval architects and marine engineers has successfully finalized its first Roadmap for the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Profession (for 2013-2023) last October 25, 2013 at the Bayleaf, Intramuros with an aim to continue taking part in developing our country to be a true maritime power.
The roadmap was divided into following sectors with short term (achievable within 3 years); medium term (achievable within 5 years); long term (achievable within 10 years) goal:
There were also five Clusters, namely:
a) Education as led by Engr. Thaddeus T. Jovellanos – President of SONAME;
b) Licensing and Certification as led by Engr. Rosalio A. Quirante – Chairman of PRC NAME Board;
c) Practice of the Profession & Career Opportunities as led by Engr. Edward Cruz – Member of PRC NAME Board;
d) Promotion of the Profession as led by Engr. William Hernandez – Member of PRC NAME Board; and
e) Legislation/Policies as led by Engr. Engr. Sammuel T. Lim – Chairman of SONAME
Representatives from the government, maritime industry and schools offering NAME course were invited and their comments are noted for inclusion in this Roadmap.
