GigaMare supports shipowners, managers, and crewing teams by delivering licensed Electro‑Technical Officers who are screened, trained, and documented for STCW compliance, with hands‑on exposure to real ship systems to ensure technical readiness for onboard deployment.
THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE - Finding qualified ETOs is getting harder
Technical readiness gap
Certification alone does not guarantee hands-on familiarity with automation, control systems, high-voltage equipment, and OEM platforms used onboard.
Compliance and documentation risk
Incomplete competency records and weak practical evidence can create avoidable friction during onboarding, inspections, and internal audits.
Fleet-fit mismatch
From crew culture onboard, standard technical background and experience, practical technical exposure, to the know-how on fleet-specific onboard systems; the demand is fastly changing and varies from one fleet to another.
Commercial impact
Misaligned preparation leads to additional re‑training, slower crew deployment, uneven technical performance onboard.
HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE - GigaMare's Credentials you can use to your Advantage
Training Partner
Official training partner of Wärtsilä product courses in the Philippines. Your ETOs could have the technical exposure to maker-specific systems for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines.
UNIC Systems
WinGD-authorized training center. Your ETOs could have technical exposure on WinGD UNIC systems — the control platform on a significant portion of the world's two-stroke fleet.
ISO Certification
ISO 9001 certified, demonstrating our commitment to maintain a high standard of operation, management and customer service.
Marina Approved
One of only five institutions in the Philippines to hold complete MARINA ETO course approval under STCW Circular 2018-02.
IMEC Partner
Chosen by the International Maritime Employers' Council alongside three other Philippine providers to deliver its global ETO program in 2026. GigaMare was one of the two pioneer partner providers way back 2025. .
EU Certification
Finnish Traficom approval — GigaMare Europe
The only Philippine ETO programme approved by an EU maritime administration. ETOs can be certified for Finnish-flag and EU-affiliated operators
SGMF Member
Membership in the offshore and gas fuel supply associations — relevant for LNG, offshore support, and energy sector operators.
THE PROCESS - From Candidate Selection to Fleet Deployment
Candidate Screening
Entry requirements applied to ensure quality intake
Structured ETO Training
Standardized programme builds core technical competence.
Fleet Specific Enhancement
Optional modules align training to fleet and systems.
Assessment & Documentation
Competence verified and documented for employer reference.
Deployment Readiness
Graduates ready for placement with clear technical profiles.
Onboarding (Life at Sea) Approach
Mastering Competence and Confidence, from Land to Sea.
At GigaMare, we don’t just train Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) cadets — we transform land-based electricians into world-class shipboard officers ready to thrive at sea.
As part of the cadets’ onboarding, GigaMare delivers a structured foundation program focused on physical readiness, leadership development, and professional discipline. This includes daily calisthenics, leadership training, and discipline-building practices to prepare cadets for the demands of shipboard operations.
Technical Areas Your ETO Can Be Prepared For
All candidates complete the core competence areas required within the programme framework. In addition, GigaMare can build technical extension packages around selected systems used in your fleet. Additional modules can be aligned to vessel type, engine make, and onboard systems.
Core training areas
- Ensure Compliance with Pollution Prevention Requirements
- Leadership and Teamworking Skills
- Heat Transmission, Mechanics and Hydromechanics
- Marine Electro-Technology
- Electrical Equipment, Schematics and Safety
- Electro-Pneumatics and Electro-Hydraulics
- Instrumentation, Process Control, Alarm and Monitoring Systems
- Automation, Automatic Control Devices and Technology
- Ship's Communication Systems and Bridge Navigation Equipment
- Marine Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
- Mechanical Engineering Systems
- Generators and Distribution Systems
- Marine High Voltage Systems
Optional fleet-specific advanced program
- Fire Detection System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Oil Mist Detector Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Ballast Water Treatment System
- Basic IGF Code Familiarization
- Electronic Engine (MAN B and W MEC) Familiarization
- WinGD UNIC Familiarization
- Reefer Container
- Other selected technical modules on request
BUILD YOUR NEXT PIPELINE OF ETO - Let Us Know Your Fleet Requirements
Cohorts run on a rolling schedule. Sponsored batches with fleet-specific advanced program can be arranged outside the standard intake calendar — contact us to discuss timing and numbers.