History

The T/S Kapitan Felix Oca was launched by NKK Corp. as MS SEIUN MARU on July 1968 at Yokohama, Japan.First owned by Inter Pacific Lines Co.,Ltd. of Japan and utilized as a training ship.

In 1997, AMOSUP acquired the training ship M.V. Seiun Maru from the Ministry of Transport of Japan. Delivered in Manila on Nov. 19, 1997 and placed under Philippine Flag with vessel name “ T/S KAPITAN FELIX OCA “.

Designated as a Philippine Navy Affiliated Reserve Unit (PNARU) on 24 September 1999.

The training ship is where the theory is put into practice by the cadets of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, the students of the AMOSUP Seaman's Training Center and other maritime schools.

Mission

" To conduct a dedicated shipboard training to Filipino seafarers under the auspices of the Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines ( AMOSUP – PTGWO – ITF )"

Dimensions and Capacity

MV/SS: T/S KAPITAN FELIX OCA

Length OA : 114.55 m
Breadth: 26.00 m
Depth: 8.00 m
Summer Draft: 5.80 m
Summer Freeboard: 2.208m
Net Tonnage: 1508.00 tonnes
Gross Tonnage: 5028.00 tonnes
Deadweight: 5781.20 tonnes
Light Displacement: 2795.60 tonnes

IMO#: MNLD009840 Call Sign: DYHH

Main Engines
Engine: HITACHI2BF-110 750VT-B&W DIESEL
Boilers: Water Tube 1 Unit Single Drum
Bunker Capacity: DO=250 + BO=750 m2/Tones
Daily Consumption: DO=1.9 + BO=12.0 + 1 tons
Service Speed: ABT 16.72 knots
Main Engine Output: 5400 BHP 4026-84KW at 176 revs per min
Type of Steering Gear(Automatic/Electric Mitsubishi)

Facilities

	A. TS KFO has a navigation bridge with modern electronic equipment as follows: * 2 radars ( RAYCAS ) * 1 GPS ( MAGNAVOX ) * 1 Gyro ( HOKUSHIN ) * 1 Autopilot ( HOKUSHIN ) * 1 Echo Sounder ( NEC ) * 2 ARPAs ( TOKIMEC & RAYTHEON ) * 1 Weather Facsimile ( JRC ) * 1 SPEED LOG ( HOKUSHIN ) * 1 LORAN
	B. A separate training bridge equipped with modern navigation electronics equipment to provide hands-on training to cadets without disturbing the navigation watch thus enabling the latter to concentrate on their watchkeeping duties
	C. A communication system comprising of : *1 INMARSAT *2 VHF WITH DSC (DIGITAL SELECTIVE *CALLING) SKANTI *1 SCANSAT WITH MF/HF SSB/TLX ( SKANTI ) *1 EPIRB SATFIND-406 ( USA ) *1 NAVTEX (JRC) *2 SART *1 GMDSS (SKANTI)
	D. Cargo handling and life-saving equipment to provide hands-on training on seamanship, SOLAS, and emergency situations.

	* Six (6) motorize lifeboats * 12 inflatable life rafts * 12 lifebuoys with life rings
	E. A Global Maritime Distress and Safety System ( GMDSS ) for efficient radio watchkeeping and safety system under the SOLAS Convention of 1974 as amended.
F. A billeting and messing facility for 180 trainees, 7 instructors, and 8 VIPs.
	G. A conference room with 30 seating capacity, one (1) deck lecture room with 150 seating capacity and one (1) engine lecture room with 150 seating capacity. H. It has a standby generator that can be used in the event of a failure of the ship’s service generator.

	I. Deck and Engine Lecture Rooms One 180 capacity air-conditioned deck lecture room One 100 capacity air-conditioned engine lecture room Audio Visual Capable Multimedia Capable
Engine Control Room Electrotech Room Saloon Recreation Area Library