Due to the Manila 2010 Amendments, MARINA is now very strict with accrediting maritime training centers for seafarers. Before, you can simply set up a class with instructor and call it a training center. It’s a different story today.

I have compiled a list of MARINA approved training centers as of 31st December 2020. According to the list that I obtained, there are 95 MTIs operating throughout the Philippines. Honestly, I only know a few of them. This directory helped me gave awareness about the other institutions.

 

The CODVID-19

From 62 training centers, the list is down to 46. This may be due to the coronavirus pandemic wherein the lockdowns contributed to their closures.

Luckily, MARINA approved a blended learning strategy for seafarer’s training to continue. This is in addition to the extension of COPs and Seaman’s book for another twelve months.

 

Training Centers for Seamen in Manila

This article only cites the ones which are located in Metro Manila or within the National Capital Region (NCR). Most of them are found near Kalaw Street, along Roxas Boulevard, the streets of Ermita, Malate and Makati.

Practical site locations vary though quite a number of them are in Cavite and Laguna. However, some training sites reach as far as Sariaya, Quezon.

Aside from the license to operate, their training courses also have periods of validity.

 

1. ALLSTAR MARITIME TRAINING CENTER, INC.

President/ CEO: Mr. Romula S. De Guia

Address: 3/F De Leon Building, 1151 M.H. Del Pilar St., Corner Plaza Nuestra Señora De Guia, Ermita Manila

Tel. Nos.: 484-4941; 484-3308; 241-9771

Email Address: allstar.maritime@gmail.com; allstarmaritime_trainingcenter@yahoo.com

Website: www.allstarmaritime.com

 

2. ALTITUDE MARITIME TRAINING CENTER, INC.

President/ CEO: Capt. Pedro U. Beriña Jr.

Address: Ground Floor of GMC Bldg., T.M. Kalaw Cor. Mabini St., Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: 819-2168

Mobile Nos: 0925-825-8682; 0925-823-7462

Email Address: info@altitudemaritime.com

Website: www.altitudemaritime.com

 

3. BARKOPRO CONSULTANCY SERVICES, INC.

President/ CEO: C/E Jose U. Espina

Address: Rms. 201-202, BARKO Bldg., 1014 P. Ocampo St., cor. Arellano St., 1009 Manila

Tel. Nos.: (632) 528-4236

Telefax: 525-0310-13 loc. 31, 524-7354

Email Address: barkopro@barko.com.ph

 

4. COMPETENT MARITIME PROFESSIONALS AND SEA STAFF TRAINING CENTER, INC. (COMPASS)

President: Mr. Dakila Villanueva

Address: 1913 Taft Ave. cor. Remedios St., Malate Manila

Tel Nos: 450-0190, 450-0138, 528-1035, 114-8103

Telefax No.: 353-5487, 536-2158

Email Address: daks.villanueva@compass.ph, sales@compass.ph, rosa.fuentes@yahoo.com, reynald.tacuyan@compass.ph, jonalane.cabral@compass.ph

Website: www.compass.ph

 

5. CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.

Vice President: Mr. Santiago Melegrito Jr.

Address: 4/F S & L Bldg., 1500 Roxas Blvd., Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: (632) 524-0572

Telefax: 523-0381

Email Address: bddea@ctsi.com.ph; jojo.melegrito@ctsi.com.ph

Website: www.ctsi.com.ph

Practical Site: Bunga and Capipisa, Tanza, Cavite

 

6. DECKMAN SEA EXPERTS, INC.

Managing Director/ CEO: Capt. Elmer C. Germanelo

Address: 2/F 801 Bldg. United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila

Tel Nos: (02) 498-1682

Mobile No: 0917-4606-122/ 0999-6853-445

Email Address:admin@deckmanseaexpertsinc.com; operation@deckmanseaexpertsinc.com

Facebook Page: Deckman Sea Experts Inc.

 

7. EXCELLENCE AND COMPETENCY TRAINING CENTER, INC. (EXACT)

President: C/E Ferdinand G. Marcos, Ph.D.

Training Manager: C/E Soliman Dilag

Address: EXACT Bldg., 891 Galicia St., cor España, Sampaloc, Manila

Trunklines: 732-4452, 516-3574, 516-3575

Fax No: 516-3576

Email Address: exact@pldtdsl.net

Website: www.exact-center.com

Practical Site: Brgy. Camba, Arayat, Pampanga & San Diego Beach Resort Lian, Batangas

 

8. FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION, INC.

President: : MS. CIELITO S. FERIAS

Address: 9/F Rm. 904, Victoria Bldg., 429 U.N. Ave., Ermita, Manila

Tel Nos: 526-2477 to 79; 536-9471; 526-8069

Fax No: 336-8023; 400-5608

Email Address: admin@fareastmaritime.com, femfimanila@gmail.com

Website: www.fareastmaritime.com

Practical Site: Cena St., Barangay Lacac, Naic, Cavite

Tel Nos (Practical Site): 412-2272/74

 

9. FEATI MARITIME AND ASSESSMENT CENTER

President/ General Manager: Capt. Hernando S. Eusebio

Address: 2F Bldg. 1 FEATI University Compound, Helios St., Sta. Cruz, Manila

Tel Nos: 733-8321 to 25

Email Address: nseusebio@yahoo.com, nseusebio@transtar.com.ph

Website: www.featiu.edu.ph

 

10. GLOBAL TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.

Training Director: Capt. Niel F. Manito

Address: 4th Floor G.E. Antonino Bldg., TM Kalaw Street, Ermita Manila

Practica Site: Noveleta, Cavite

Tel No.: 734-0219

Telefax: 354-7711

Mobile Nos.: 09770461484, 09205277416

E-mail Address: info@gts-phils.com

 

11. GLOBE MARITIME TRAINING CENTER – MANILA INC.

President: C/E Gilbert B. Milana

Practical Site: Wawang Pulo, G. Salazar St., Valenzuela City

Address: 3rd & 4th Floor Room 314 Gonzaga Building, 414 Rizal Avenue corner Carriedo, Quiapo Manila

Tel Nos: 734-0160; 516-3634

Telefax: 734-0160

Email Address: globemaritime_trainingcenter@yahoo.com

 

12. GREAT SEAS MARINERS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, INC.

CEO: Michal B. Dumangeng

Address: 2F NLM Hall Building of KKFI, 937 P. Paredes St., corner España Blvd., Sampaloc Manila

Tel Nos: 516-5249

Email Address: info@greatseasmariners.com.ph

 

13. INTERSHIP NAVIGATION TRAINING CENTER, INC.

President: Mr. Giovanni A. Tuapin

Training Director: Capt. Robert S. De Jose

Address: 2/F 665 CRI Building, President Quirino Avenue, Malate Manila

Tel Nos: 522-3477; 521-9306

Fax No: 521-2825

Email Address: info@isntc.org

Website: www.isntc.org

 

14. “K” Line Maritime Academy Philippines, Inc.

President: Capt. Edgardo Baratang

Address: K-Line Building, Coral Way Drive, Central Business Park I Bay City, Pasay Philippines, 1308

Tel. No.: 556-2917

Telefax: 556-4045

Email Address: info@klma.com.ph

Website: www.klma.com.ph

 

15. MAGSAYSAY LEARNING RESOURCES, INC. (MAGSAYSAY TRAINING CENTER) – MANILA

President: Mr. Alexander E. Querol

Address: 6th Floor Times Plaza Bldg., U.N. Avenue cor Taft Ave., Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: (02) 526-1588, (02) 524-9996

Loc No.: 632, 627, 602

Telefax: 556-40-45

Practical Site: Brgy. Bunga, Tanza, Cavite

Email Address: mtc.compliance@magsaysay.com.ph

 

16. MARIANA ACADEMY OF MARITIME STUDIES INC. (Formerly: Mariana Maritime Training Center)

President: Ms. Glendalyn Demaria

Address: 7th, 8th & 14th Floor & Roof Deck, G.E. Antonio Bldg, T.M. Kalaw cor. Bocobo St., Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: 526-2395; 230-2564

Telefax: 523-3424

Email Address: info@marianaacademy.ph

Website: www.marianaacademy.ph

 

17. MARINERS POLYTECHNIC TRAINING CENTER. – MANILA

President: Ms. Merle Jimenez-San Pedro

Address: 6F MARC 1 Bldg., 1971 Taft Ave., Malate, Manila

Practical Site: Lido Beach, Noveleta, Cavite City

Tel Nos: 353-5683

Telefax: 310-1573

Email Address: marinerstrainingcenter@gmail.com

 

18. MARITECH MARITIME TRAINING STUDIES AND MANNING SERVICES, INC.

Administrator: Capt. Edwin Itable

Address: 4th-6th Floors, CTC Commercial Building, Taft Ave. near Pedro Gil Street, Malate Manila

Tel Nos: 523-2117; 536-4530

Mobile No: +63921-480-7722

Email Address: info@maritechtraining.com

Website: www.maritechtraining.com

 

19. MARITIME TECHNOLOGICAL AND ALLIED SERVICES, INC. (MARITAS)

President: Mr. Ceso M. De Guzman

Address: 2nd Floor Noah’s Ark Building, 303 Escolta St., Binondo Manila

Tel Nos: 734-4781, 734-4785

Fax No: 734-4781

Email Address: maritas@i-manila.com.ph

Practical Site: 152 Damzon St., Brgy. Dampalit, Malabon

 

20. MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAINING CENTER, INC.

President: Ms. Marlene Dado Jante

Address: Room 806 8/F T.M. Kalaw Center Bldg, 667 T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: +(632) 567-1785; 567-1588; 353-7974

Telefax: +(632)567-1718

Practical Site: Phoenix Petroterminals & Industrial Park (PPIP) Phase II Brgy. Puting Bato, West Calaca Batangas

Email Address: meridianmaritimetraining@gmail.com

Website: www.meridianmaritimetraining.com

Training Site: Phoenix Petroterminals and Industrial Park (PPIP) Phase II, Brgy. Putting Bato, West Calaca Batangas

21. NAUTICAL OPTIONS TRAINING INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (NOTIP)

President: Mr. Artemio H. Balag

Address: Mezzanine Floor, Manufacturer’s Building Incorporated Plaza, Sta. Cruz, Manila

Tel No: 708-8871

Telefax: 735-6479

Email Address: info@nauticaloptions.com.ph

Website: www.notip.ph

Practical Site: Brgy. Munting Mapino, Naic, Cavite

 

 

22. NAUTILUS PACIFIC MARITIME TRAINING CENTER, INC.

President: Mr. Alejandro Palanca

Address: 3rd & 5th Floors Zen Tower Building, 1111 Natividad cor San Marcelino Lopez St., Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: 304-8090, 354-2293, 310-6704

Fax No: 405-0160

Email Address: info@nautiluspacific.com

Website: www.nautiluspacific.com

 

23. NAVIGATOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER INC.

President: Capt. Herminigildo D. Lazarte

Address: Unit 701 S&L Bldg., 1500 Roxas Blvd. Ermita Manila

Tel. No.: (02) 527-1069

E-mail Address: info@navigatormaritime.com

Website: www.navigatormaritime.com

 

24. NE PLUS ULTRA TRAINING CENTER CORP.

Maritime Unit Head: Mr. Romel T. Dalisay

Address: 2F Crystal IEAC 1381 San Marcelino St., Ermita Manila

Tel Nos: 242-6581-82

Mobile No: 0908-8121-626

Fax No: 527-7012

Email Address: training@nputc.com

Website: www.nputc.com

Practical Site: Lipa, Batangas

 

25. NEW SIMULATOR CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES – MANILA

CEO: Capt. Ramil J. Limocon

Training Manager: Capt. Bryan S. Maestro

Address: 5F 2053 Bldg., Edison Street, Brgy. San Isidro, Makati City

Tel Nos: 888-2764; 245-1436

Email Address: info@newsim.ph

Website: www.newsim.ph

Practical Site: Bignay 2, Monte Vista Resort, Sariaya, Quezon

 

26. NORWEGIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

Training Manager: Capt. Nebuchadnezzar C. Rabaya, MBA

Address: NTC Building, Gate 2 TESDA Complex East Service Road, Taguig City

Tel No: (02) 812-0742, 817-6728

E-mail Address: Nebuchadnezzar.rabaya@ntcm.com.ph

 

27. PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MARITIME SIMULATION AND TRAINING, INC (PHILCAMSAT)

Executive Director: Mr. Phibright L. Ang Ti

Address: 2F First Maritime Place, 7458 Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village, 1203 Makati City

Email Address: ahaboc@philcamsat.com.ph

Website: www.philcamsat.com.ph

Practical Site: Maragondon, Cavite

 

28. PHILIPPINE SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER (PSTC)

President: Ms. Elisa Abuid-Cayab

Address: 938 Arlegui St. cor Aguila St., Quiapo, Manila

Tel Nos: 734-8897/98; 734-1651

Fax No: 734-8898

Email Address: pstc_25anniv@yahoo.com

Practical Site: Real, Calamba and Brgy. Tadlac, Los Baños, Laguna

 

29. PHILIPPINE SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER (PSTC) – PASAY Branch

President: Ms. Elisa Abuid-Cyab

Address: AIMS Maritime College Bldg., Libertad St., cor Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

Email Address: pstc_25anniv@yahoo.com

Practical Site: Real, Calamba and Brgy. Tadlac, Los Baños, Laguna

 

30. PNTC COLLEGES- INC.

President: Atty. Hernani Fabia

Address: 5F Intramuros Corporate Plaza, Recoletos St., Intramuros, Manila

Tel. Nos: (046) 416-5111, (04) 526-2068

Email Address: training.pnti@gmail.com

Practical Site: Dasmariñas, Cavite

 

31. PROPELLERS FOUNDATION – MARITIME SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES INC.

President: Ms. Iris I. Castillo

Address: Suite 301 Ermita Center Bldg., 1350 Roxas Blvd., cor Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila

Tel Nos: 353-0531

Mobile No: 0999-845-6303

Email Address: profound_master@yahoo.com

 

32. PROTECT MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. – MANILA

President: C/E Antonino R. Gascon Jr.

Training Director: Capt. Virgilio Patoc

Address: 925-C Aragon St. cor Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila

Tel No: 527-4783

Fax No: 310-2253, 527-4785

Email Address: protectmarine.manila@gmail.com

Website: www.protectmarine.com.ph

 

33. RENAISSANCE TRAINING CENTER – Port Area Branch

Executive VP: Ms. January B. Magno

Address: 2F Citadel Bldg. & 6F Delgado Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila

Tel Nos: 251-3874; 251-0804

Email Address: sales@renaissancetraining.ph

Practical Site: Bagong Pook, Calibuyo Tanza, Cavite

 

34. SEABASE TRAINING CENTER FOR WATCHKEEPING INC.

President: Capt. A;lexander G. Abilo GSC

Address: Red Cross Bldg., Victoria St., cor General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila

Tel No: (02) 452-2083

Fax No: (02) 452-2083

Email Address: seabasestcwinc@gmail.com

 

35. SEATECH MARITIME TRAINING CENTER

President: Capt. Jesus V. Cabrera

Address: 2635 2F Manor House, Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila

Telefax: 523-6834; 522-5034

Email Address: jvc_cabrera@yahoo.com

 

36. STK MARITIME AND TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, INC.

Training Director: Mr. Alfonso Buluran

Address: Ground Floor First Gilmore Building, No. 11 Roxas Blvd. cor Sta. Monica St., Pasay City.

Tel Nos: (02) 834-8207; (02) 834-8208

Mobile No: 0949-993-9538; 0927-968-0254

Email Address: admin@stk-mtc.ph

Website: www.stk-mtc.ph

 

37. SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES (SIMS) – MANILA

President: Ms. Norma Blasquez

Vice President/ QMR: Mr. Anecito C. Jubac, Jr.

Address: 2F The Grand Place 1424 M.H. del Pilar St. cor Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila

Tel Nos: 254-8093 Loc 102, 106, 107, 108, 110; 516-0684; 708-9877

Email Address: inquiries@simstudies.com, sims_manila@yahoo.com

Website: www.simstudies.com

Pracical Site: Postema Brgy. Sahud Ulan, Tanza, Cavite

 

38. THE MARITIME TRAINING CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

CEO: Capt. Alejandro C. Aquino Jr. MM

Training Manager: 2M Pauliono C. Elevado V

Address: 3F GE Antonio Building, T.M. Kalaw cor Bacobo St., Ermita, Manila

Tel Nos: 521-0071; 524-7009;

Fax No: 526-6739

Email Address: tmtcp@eastern.com.ph

Website: www.tmtcp.org

Practical Site: Brgy. Caingin, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

 

39. TONSBERG INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, INC.

President: Capt. Felimon M. Merencillo

Address: Rm. 914, Manufacturer’s Bldg Inc. (MBI), Sta. Cruz Plaza, Sta. Cruz Manila

Tel No: 708-9936

Email Address: tonsberginternational@rocketmail.com

 

40. UNITED MARINE TRAINING CENTER, INC

Managing Director: Engr. Donald B. Bautista

Address: MNTC Building 2120 Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila

Tel No: 981-6682

Fax No: 981-6601

Website: www.umtc.com.ph

Email Address: joven.ronda@umtc.com.ph, iris.calangian@umtc.com.ph

 

41.  UNITED SEAFARERS MARITIME CENTER, INC.

President: C/E Audie Macatol

Address: Ground Flr YMCA Bldg., No. 350 Antonio Villegas St., (formerly Arroceros), Ermita, Manila

Tel No: 241-0881

Email Address: usmci2010@gmail.com

Practical Site: Brgy. Lambingan, Tanza, Cavite

 

42. VERITAS MARITIME TRAINING CENTER

President: Capt. Liberato A. Capayas

Address: 9F Vemida IV Building, 128 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

Tel No: 553-4709

Fax No: 553-4816

Email Address: info@veritasmtc.com.ph

 

43. WSP MARITIME TRAINING CENTER

Acting Training Head: Mr. Romulo Q. Malapit

Address: 1802 Prestige Tower, F. Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Tel No: 655-3016

Fax No: 655-9641

Email Address: info@wsptraining.com

Website: www.wsptraining.com

 

44. ZRC TRAINING CENTER PHILS, INC. – MANILA

President: C/E Rodelia J. Lagat

Training Director: Mona Lisa Intong

Address: 2F Rm 204 Ermita Center Building, Roxas Boulevard cor. Sta. Monica, Ermita, Manila

Tel Nos: 354-6870; 354-6869; 310-9153

Telefax No: 310-5376

Email Address: zrc_trainingcenter@yahoo.com

Practical Site: Kanluran St. Brgy. Capipisa Tanza, Cavite

 

It’s very important to check the training center of your choice before you enroll courses to them. This list will be updated every often. If you take your training in an unapproved institution, MARINA will not recognize your certificate whatever your rank on board is.

You won’t be able to file for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP). As a result, you must take a new course thereby wasting your money and time.

I will add another post with the list of training centers for seafarers located outside Manila. Subscribe to my mailing list to get free updates and be notified first when its out.

May the winds be on your favor.