19/02/2026
๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ - ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐จ๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ
The Coast Guard Fleet, through the Fleet Education, Training, and Doctrine Development Institute (FETDDI), successfully conducted the Joint Graduation and Convening Ceremony on 10 February 2026 at 1000H.
The ceremony was graced by ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐, Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns, Department of Transportation, who served as Guest of Honor and Speaker, together with ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐, Commander, Coast Guard Fleet & ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐, Deputy Commander, Coast Guard Fleet and also the Acting Commander, FETDDI.
In his address, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐๐ก๐๐ง congratulated the graduates and welcomed the newly convened trainees, emphasizing that while one mission may be completed, service in the maritime profession never ends. He reminded Coast Guardians that competence, discipline, teamwork, and integrity are non-negotiable at sea, where every roleโnavigation, engineering, operations, logistics, and safetyโfunctions as one system.
He highlighted that graduation certificates are not symbols of completion, but commitments, and urged the graduates to let their training guide them and their integrity anchor them, especially when decisions must be made under pressure. For the newly convened trainees, he encouraged them to embrace the demanding journey ahead, as the standards are high because the mission is unforgiving.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐๐ก๐๐ง underscored that Coast Guardians represent the steadiness of the State and the compassion of the Filipino people, in calm seas and in times of crisis. He challenged everyone to always be present when duty calls, especially when lives are at stake, and to uphold professionalism, integrity, and excellenceโplacing duty above self.
The Joint Graduation and Convening Ceremony was also attended by ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐, Chief of Staff, CGFleet and other Fleet Staff Officers, FETDDI personnel and training directorates.
Graduation Ceremony:
โข Boat Captainโs Package Course Class 22-2025
โข Boat Engineerโs Package Course Class 16-2025
Convening Ceremony:
โข Engineering Officerโs Package Course Class 02-2026
โข Juniorship Operational Level Course Class 25-2026
โข Boat Captainโs Package Course Class 23-2026
โข Boat Engineerโs Package Course Class 17-2026
โข Boatswainโs Mate Rating Course Class 11-2026
โข Commissary Steward Rating Course Class 05-2026
โข Damage Control Rating Course Class 10-2026
โข Electricianโs Mate Rating Course Class 09-2026
โข Machinery Technician Rating Course Class 10-2026
โข Operations Specialist Rating Course Class 36-2026
Advance Seamanship and Safety Package Course Class 51-2026
Advance Seamanship and Safety Package Course Class 52-2026
The ceremony marked another milestone in strengthening the Coast Guard Fleetโs professionalism, readiness, and commitment to safeguarding life and property at sea.