4 Things to Conform to when in Maritime School

Entering a maritime school in the Philippines means you will be moving towards a new environment. From being a secondary student, taking up a maritime course is a huge leap away from the “usual” tertiary education toward catching the benefits of working on board—there are several changes you need to be ready for upon entering the maritime school.

These changes are then subdivided into the different aspects of life. It includes changes in physical strength and appearance, and improvements in their ability to understand and adjust in their chosen career path.

These are some of the changes you will need to conform to upon entering a maritime school in the Philippines.

Haircut

Unlike studying in some universities and colleges where you have the freedom to choose your hairstyle, studying in a maritime school means you need to forget about those fancy do’s and dyes. Being a part of the school’s disciplinary practice, aspiring seafarers are instructed to have military haircuts.  Short and clean haircut is an indication that the person is taking care of himself and your maritime school wants you to imbibe this.


Military physique

Maritime uniforms look like of that of the military. Regulations in uniform are strictly implemented on maritime schools. It is still a part of their disciplinary training and grooming standards. Also, the design of maritime uniform signifies professionalism and respect for their vision and goals.

However, it is not only because of their military-like uniform that makes seafarer cadets look like lean marine machines—it is also because of the amount of exercises maritime cadets have in their curriculum.

Class of male

A maritime class is usually composed of male cadets. Females, although very capable to become seafarers, could rarely be seen in maritime classes. So if you are a guy who aims to be a seafarer in the near future, finding your peers is way easier for there are a lot of men who shares the same passion as you. If you, on the other hand, are a lady, better prepare yourself to a usually male dominated class. 

Cadet etiquette

Being responsible and having discipline is a clear way to become a seafarer in the future. That is why maritime schools take extra effort in making their cadets responsible. Maritime schools implement a strict cadet etiquette code. Cadet etiquette includes asking permission before speaking, and proper standing and salutation among others. Furthermore, following cadet etiquette starting from the simplest ones is a sign that each cadet is willing and committed to the seafaring career.

Moreover, these little changes you might experience upon entering a maritime school will help you improve along the way. You just need to remember that you need to be responsible enough for the bigger tasks that you will encounter on seafaring. What you will experience in a maritime school is but just a part of your training to be disciplined and passion-driven seafarers.