IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador (GMA) and
PTC founder Carlos C. Salinas expressed his
continued commitment to promoting shipping and
inspiring the youth to pursue careers at sea at the
first meeting of the country’s International
Maritime Organization (IMO) GMAs hosted by the
Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) held last
May 5, 2022, via video conference.

“As IMO Goodwill Maritime
Ambassadors, we have been
appointed to celebrate the best
of maritime, helping to
highlight the vital role that
shipping plays in moving the
world,” shared Ambassador
Salinas during the meeting.

“From the perspective of the Philippines, we take time to recognize the
significant contributions of Filipino global maritime professionals, the heart
and soul of a ship, the driving spirit behind what makes the country a proud
tonnage enabler, ensuring that global trade brings much needed good things
to life across the world.”

Ambassador Salinas has been serving as an IMO GMA for four years
during which he endeavored to further promote the importance of
shipping and seafaring through various programs and platforms. From
a bi-weekly column in the Manila Times to a host of digital maritime
campaigns, Ambassador Salinas engaged in public-private initiatives
and discussions with Philippine and global maritime leaders to ensure
stronger industry collaboration.

Career talks, maritime immersion
programs, mental wellness
monitoring, and youth education such
as the Maritime Senior High School,
Sea Mariners, and My ship My World
were among the undertakings that he
espoused and supported.

Engr. Nannette Villamor-Dinopol, MARINA Deputy Administrator for
Operations, graced the said meeting and expressed her gratitude for the
unmeasurable support and commitment of the IMO GMAs to promoting
the maritime industry.

“With your role as IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassadors, I am confident
that you will be able to reach and inspire a new and young generation of
seafarers as you continually raise awareness on the benefits of being in
the maritime field,” Engr. Dinopol said.

Ms. Precila C. Jara, MARINA – Overseas Shipping Service Officer-InCharge, provided a brief background about the IMO Goodwill Maritime
Ambassador Scheme and formally introduced the country’s IMO GMAs
for 2022-2023.

Based on her presentation, an IMO GMA is a spokesperson or advocate
for the maritime and seafaring professions in their region or nations.
The overall objective of an IMO GMA is to reach new target audiences to
educate and inform them on the importance of shipping and the role of
the IMO and inspire a new generation of seafarers and other maritime
professionals.