Island Overseas Transport
Corporation

Since 1987

Beyond Seafaring

About Us

Island Overseas Transport Corporation (IOTC) is a Philippine-registered company, engages in ship manning business and seafarer deployment. With its headquarters located in EDSA-Mandaluyong City, IOTC provides hundreds of seafarers with sustainable employment.

As such, it has positioned itself as a notable industry stakeholder and a key contributor to the Philippine economy since the establishment of the organization since 1987.

Philosophy Statements

MISSION
IOTC is a ship manning organization committed to fulfill our principal’s requirement by providing highly qualified seafarers for the global shipping market.

VISION
To be recognized globally as a leading supplier of quality and competitive seafarers.

CORE VALUES
Integrity Optimism Teamwork Commitment

Milestones

  1. Established Island Marine Services Corporation supplying all complement of Filipino seafarers to various type of ships of Showa Line Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

  2. Concluded a manning agreement with European Navigation Inc. of Piraeus, Greece, an affiliate of Elka Shipping Corporation of London.

  3. Contracted by Hinode Line Ltd. of Tokyo for supply of all Filipino complement for their heavy lift type of vessels.

  4. Established Island Overseas Transport Corporation (IOTC) to widen its corporate business operations such as engaging in bareboat chartering (Dual Flag) scheme by registering of vessels under Philippine flag; Commenced active participation in Philippine Flag registration.

  5. Established Eastgate Maritime Training Center (to serve IOTC crew) for up-grading skills of Filipino seafarers, started operation of Bicutan facility; Inaugurated IOTC House & Seaman’s Dormitory at Bicutan.

  6. Provided all Filipino complement for newly-built Cape-Size Vessels of Showa Line Ltd.

  7. Transferred to its new offices at Eastgate Centre, a 10-storey building owned by a subsidiary company.

  8. Adopted a Quality Management System and certified by DNV under the Rules of Crew Manning Offices. Showa Line Eng’g Co. Ltd. was dissolved, commenced manning contract with Hachiuma Steamship Co. Ltd. of Kobe, an NYK subsidiary.

    Concluded a manning agreement to supply Filipino officers and crew for ships of NYK LINE thru its subsidiary, Showa Line Eng’g Co. Ltd. of Yokohama, Japan.

  9. Established its corporate name within the NYK Group as the leading supplier of competent Filipino seamen for cape-size vessels, getting ship assignment in succession for newly-built ships, biggest of which is the M.V. “Onga”, a 230,000 DWT bulk carrier manned by an all Filipino seafarers.

  10. Opened a representative Office in Tokyo, Japan

  11. Opened a recruitment office in Iloilo City.

    Upgraded its Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2000 standards

  12. Opened a recruitment office in Cebu City.

  13. Facilitated the establishment of the Eastgate Group Maritime Allottees’ Association, Inc.

  14. Opened a Family Center in Cebu City.

  15. IOTC’s affiliate Eastgate Maritime Training Center Inc. official ground broke a new training center to cater IOTC seafarers.

  16. IOTC Celebrates is 30th Founding Anniversary.

  17. IOTC implements COVID-19 Response Project

  18. NYK Joins IOTC Directorship

Mannedships

IOTC’s Growing Fleet

We have grown with 50 vessels and counting!

We are committed to deliver the high quality of services that are producing globally competent and fully qualified seafarers and will continue to be in demand by today’s fast-changing shipping industry.

NEWS AND EVENTS

IOTC Blood Letting Activity

15

SEPT

2023

IOTC Blood Letting Activity


“Saving lives, one drop at a time!”  Donating blood today to make a difference. IOTC Joins Blood Letting Activity partner with Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center in this life-giving mission!”  The dedicated crew and staff of the  (IOTC) showcased their commitment to humanitarian causes by coming together to donate blood. Thi...



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Online Manning Meeting With Hachiuma

11

SEPT

2023

Online Manning Meeting With Hachiuma


Charting a Sustainable Future of IOTC and Hachiuma Unite in the Virtual for Innovation



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22nd Pamas Inter-Manning Bowling Tournament

9

SEPT

2023

22nd Pamas Inter-Manning Bowling Tournament


“GINALINGAN!”

Congratulation! to Ms. Grace Arios from IOTC Accounting Department, thank you for making us proud! You performed an excellent job! A girl po...


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IOTC Jetmatic Pump Project

6

AUG

2023

IOTC Jetmatic Pump Project


The collaborative efforts of the I (IOTC) and the Environmental and  (EGMAAI) in joining the Jetmatic Pump Project in Iloilo represent a significant stride towards sustainable development in the region. By pooling their expertise and resources, these two organizations aim to improve access to clean water and promote environmentally responsible ...



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IOTC Family Day Iloilo 2023

10

FEB

2023

IOTC Family Day Iloilo 2023


After 3 years and everyone associated to IOTC going through the pandemic, it was finally time to host another Family Day. On February 04, 2023, IOTC opened its doors and officially welcomed more than 400 of its crew’s families to the Diversion 21 hotel to celebrate its Iloilo Family Day. Also attending the event were IOTC’s friends a...



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IOTCs Growing Fleet

01

Feb

2023

IOTCs Growing Fleet


IOTC’s Growing Fleet

We have grown with 50 vessels and counting!

We are committed to deliver the high quality of services that are producing globally competent and fully qualified seafarers and will continue to be in demand by today’s fast-changing shipping industry.

...


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Iloilo Fleet Officers Meeting 2023

10

JAN

2023

Iloilo Fleet Officers Meeting 2023


Safety culture has and always will be at the forefront of IOTC’s dedication to its clients. On February 3, 2023, IOTC management decided to host it’s 11th Fleet Officers meeting to reinvigorate this commitment to safety with the theme being “Hand in Hand Moving Forward to Intensify Safety Culture”. This whole-day event wo...



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NYK Bulk Projects visited IOTC Office

10

DEC

2022

NYK Bulk Projects visited IOTC Office


Ship Management & Environmental Technical Team Marine Group Mr. Kojiro Hagita of NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers LTD. visited the main office of Island Oversease Transport Corporation (IOTC) to know more about the background, trainings and all about crew management of our company.

Our Japanese guest were in the country January 31, 20...



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Physical Exam and Corp. Planning

25

Mar

2022

Physical Exam and Corp. Planning


Annual Physical Exam for IOTC Employees

Island Overseas Transport Corporation, a proponent of health and fitness, urged its eligible employees to
participate in a periodic health assessment or annual physical exam (APE).  The APE was performed on March 25, 2022, and around 100 employees from the whole Eastgate Grou...



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New Employees and BVQI Audit

16

Feb

2022

New Employees and BVQI Audit


IOTC WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES

Congratulations on being part of Island Overseas Transport Corporation! The whole company welcomes you, and we look forward to a successful journey with you… Welcome aboard!

IOTC Passed the Annual ISO 9001:2015 Audit

PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS. Last February ...



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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


WHY YOU SHOULD BE WITH IOTC FAMILY:

To be a member of Island Overseas Transport Corporation means belonging to an organization which values its members the way families value each other.

We have a dedicated Family Center aimed at strengthening our thrust “beyond seafaring”. We exist beyond our mission of providing quality and competitive seafarers. We are after honing and making better individuals to include families of seafarers and employees.

Our seafarer’s and employees’ commitment to their profession is the embodiment of a Filipino Corporation with global engagement. They have enjoyed financial stability and fulfillment in pursuit of their profession backed up by the synergy created by our affiliate companies.

Join us and experience our corporate brand, truly, there’s no place like home!



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WHY YOU SHOULD BE WITH IOTC FAMILY:

To be a member of Island Overseas Transport Corporation means belonging to an organization which values its members the way families value each other.

We have a dedicated Family Center aimed at strengthening our thrust “beyond seafaring”. We exist beyond our mission of providing quality and competitive seafarers. We are after honing and making better individuals to include families of seafarers and employees.

Our seafarer’s and employees’ commitment to their profession is the embodiment of a Filipino Corporation with global engagement. They have enjoyed financial stability and fulfillment in pursuit of their profession backed up by the synergy created by our affiliate companies.

Join us and experience our corporate brand, truly, there’s no place like home!



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PARTNERS


Eastgate Maritime Corporation

Eastgate Maritime Training Center Inc.

Equinox Land Corporation


HACHIUMA STEAMSHIP CO. LTD.

CONTACT

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    Head Office

    Eastgate Centre
    169 Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)
    Mandaluyong City

    connect@iotc.com.ph / recruitment@iotc.com.ph
    Tel: (632) 8 533 6101, (632) 8 531 7124

    Iloilo Branch

    Adelina Building Classification: External Office
    3/F Adelina Building, Jalandoni Corner
    Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City

    Tel: (033) 508-0321
    Email Address: egmaai-iloilo@eastgategroup.com.ph

    Cebu Branch

    JSP Building Classification: External Office
    RM 206 JSP Mango Plaza Gen. Maxilom Ave.,
    cor. Echavez St. Cebu City

    Tel: (032) 231-1889
    Email Address: egmaai-cebu@eastgategroup.com.ph