Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

The Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. was registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit corporation on April 3, 1990 by the members of the Norwegian Ship Owners’ Association. It was formed primarily to sponsor, support and maintain non-degree, special or continuing courses to upgrade the knowledge, qualification and training of Filipino seafarers working on board Norwegian-owned, managed or operated vessels in coordination with maritime institutions and enterprises in the Philippines and abroad.  As such, the Foundation assists in the transfer of advanced maritime technological and scientific knowledge to qualified Filipino citizens and institutions.