About Us
Established in 1983, The Maritime Training Center of the Philippines, Inc. (TMTCP) is an educational institution to train Filipino seafarers to exercise efficiency in operation and safety in navigation for national fleets and foreign ships. TMTCP organizes, maintains and conducts training for basic, advance safety and other courses in accordance with the IMO* and STCW**.
TMTCP prides itself on being a stalwart in the field of maritime education, subscribing only to the highest qualities and skills expected by the ship owners the world over. Managed and operated by a team of seasoned marine officers, the center helps shape Filipino seafarers who are able and ready to perform the duties and responsibilities required onboard ships.
*International Marine Organization
**Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
- Conformance. We comply with the requirements of the IMO and the MARINA*** in developing the modules for the maritime training courses.
- Diligence. We continue to upgrade the proficiency of our instructors, assessors and our academic staff.
- Maintenance. We keep our training facilities and equipment up to date with any technical developments.
- Steadfastness. We strive to protect the interest of our clients, employees, and suppliers, upholding our corporate responsibility.
- Adherence. We aim to implement the policies and regulations in our Quality Management System, enabling work to become practicable and efficient.
*IMO – International Maritime Organization
**MARINA – Maritime Industry Authority
- Conducting research in the quest for innovations in the continuing education of seafarers.
- Building the professional qualifications of our instructors and upgrading the training facilities and equipment.
- Empowering the Filipino seafarers to be the BEST in the world, with these qualities:
- Bold confidence to lead and to manage.
- Exceptional knowledge of national and international maritime codes of conduct.
- Safety awareness for the passengers, crew and cargoes.
- Tough decision-making under pressure.