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Trim & Stability — Bulk
Bulk, Logbulk, General Cargo, Steel Coil, Grains with NCB.
2 DaysMon–Tue7:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Actual cargo planning and ballast management
- Free 8 loading programs and Excel tools
- Unlimited sit-in and lifetime online access
Polaris Centre • Ermita, Manila
Prepare before the promotion.
Practical maritime training built around actual execution, operational scenarios, software exercises, and a captain’s point of view.
2013Polaris Centre opened
6Core deck programs
ActualScenarios and execution
The reality of promotion
A license proves eligibility. Readiness proves competence.
Do not wait until you are already onboard, under pressure, and expected to perform. Study the next rank while you still have time to ask, practice, repeat, and understand.
The usual way
Learn only when already onboard
Doubt, pressure, hesitation, repeated inquiries, and delayed promotion.
The Polaris way
Prepare while still on vacation
Confidence, practical skill, command mindset, and readiness for responsibility.
Deck training programs
Choose the responsibility you are preparing for.
Programs are based on actual execution, operational scenarios, software exercises, and techniques used onboard.
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Passage Planning
ECDIS, Paper Chart, ECA integration, ENC selection, and voyage reporting.
3 DaysMon–Wed8:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Actual passage-planning workflow
- Free Generic ECDIS and digital catalogue
- Unlimited sit-in
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Master Familiarization
Command preparation for Bulk, General Cargo, and Full Container vessels.
1 DayWednesday7:30 AM–12:00 NN
- Shiphandling and heavy-weather decisions
- Office communication and charter-party awareness
- Captain’s command perspective
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Trim & Stability — Container
Full-container planning, GM tuning, IMDG, bending moment and shear force.
1 DayThursday7:30 AM–12:00 NN
- Free CASP61 loading program
- MACS3 Belco video tutorial
- Unlimited sit-in
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3rd Mate Familiarization
Bridge confidence, practical COLREG, ARPA, and collision avoidance.
1 DayFriday7:30 AM–12:00 NN
- Heavy-traffic and zero-visibility scenarios
- Captain’s navigational techniques
- Free online access and safety videos
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Tanker Programs
Specialized Trim & Stability and Master Familiarization for tanker officers.
2 DaysOpen Schedule9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Loading, discharging, tank cleaning and paperwork
- Command preparation and environmental risk control
- Not unlimited sit-in
Polaris exclusive advantage
Hindi ito mahirap. Hindi mo lang alam ang Diskarteng Polaris.
Training is designed to remove doubt before you accept the next responsibility.
Actual Scenarios
Exercises based on shipboard situations and real decisions.
Captain’s Point of View
Techniques are explained from the command perspective.
Software Practice
Learn through loading programs, ECDIS, charts, and saved scenarios.
Repeat Until Confident
Unlimited sit-in applies to most face-to-face courses.
FOUNDER & MENTOR
Capt. Merardo Milan Galera, MM
Bulk and Full Container Master • Founder, Polaris Centre
Mentor-led training
Learn the work through a captain’s point of view.
Polaris training is built from actual command experience, operational decision-making, and practical techniques developed across decades at sea.
“Hindi ka napo-promote dahil matagal ka na. Napo-promote ka kapag handa ka nang magdesisyon sa mas mataas na responsibilidad.”
19943rd Mate
2004Master
2013Polaris Centre opened
Weekly training schedule
Plan your training while you are still on vacation.
| Schedule | Program | Training Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Tuesday | Trim & Stability — Bulk | 7:30 AM–9:00 PM |
| Monday–Wednesday | Passage Planning | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Master Familiarization — Bulk & Container | 7:30 AM–12:00 NN |
| Thursday | Trim & Stability — Full Container | 7:30 AM–12:00 NN |
| Friday | 3rd Mate Familiarization | 7:30 AM–12:00 NN |
| By arrangement | Tanker Specialized Programs | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Walk-ins are allowed. Advance reservation is recommended to secure a slot.
Contact Polaris Centre
Reserve your training slot.
Send your name, current rank, selected course, and preferred schedule.
Call or Text
0998 385 3792
0998 385 3792
Email
jabee801@gmail.com
jabee801@gmail.com
Training Venue
1006 M.Y. Orosa cor. T.M. Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila
1006 M.Y. Orosa cor. T.M. Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila
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