Assessment Centers, or ACs, are maritime institutions accredited and approved by MARINA to conduct practical assessments.
Practical Assessment is the method used to assess a candidate by giving a close-to-reality situation on board where they must apply their theoretical knowledge.
Officers and Ratings undergo such assessments to prove their competencies and be given certificates.
Here are 31 assessment centers throughout the country, from NCR to Cebu.
NCR – NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
1. ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES (AIMS)
Contact Person: CAPT. LINO PATERNO W. PADERANGA MM MSC – Vice President
Address: AIMS Tower, Roxas Blvd Corner Arnaiz St. Pasay City
Contact Number: +632 8831 2467 loc. 10043 | +6392 5609 2712 | +6399 8859 1463
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
2. ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES INC. (ARC Phils.)
Contact Person: CAPT.ROBERTO C. UY – President
Address: Unit 6B, 6th Floor. W. DEEPZ Bldg., 1033 M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita Manila
Contact Number: 252 1488 | 0998 2325 019 | 0906 0575 451
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
3. COMPETENT MARITIME PROFESSIONALS AND SEA STAFF TRAINING CENTER INC (COMPASS)
Contact Person: MR. DAKILA VILLANUEVA – President
Address: 1913 Taft Avenue, Remedios St., Malate, Manila
Contact Number: 450 0138 | 528 1035
Website: www.compass.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
4. FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION, INC.-MANILA
Contact Person: CIELITO S. FERIAS – President/CEO
Address: 9th Floor, Rm. 904 Victoria BLDG., U.N Avenue, Ermita, Manila
Contact Number: 526 2477 | 536 9471 | 526 8069
Website: www.fareastmaritie.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Electro-Technical Officer
- Electro-Technical Rating
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer
- Officers Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
5. FEATI MARITIME TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CENTER
Contact Person: CAPT. HERNANDO S. EUSEBIO – President and General Manager
Address: 2/F Bldg.1, FEATI University Compound Helios St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Contact Number: 733 8321 to 25
Website: www.featiu.edu.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
6. GLOBE MARITIME TRAINING CENTER – MANILA INC.
Contact Person: C/E GILBERT B. MILANA, PH.D. – PRESIDENT
Address: 3rd and 4th Floor, Room 314 Gonzaga Building, 414 Rizal Avenue, Cor Carriedo, Quiapo, Manila Contact
Contact Number: Fax/Tel. Nos.(63) 516 3643 | (63) 734 0160
Website: www.globemaritimetrainingcenter.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine in a Manned Engine Room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine Room
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
7. GREAT SEAS MARINERS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, INC.
Contact Person: C/E PROCIS C. AQUINO – President
Address: 2F NML Hall Building of KKFI 937 P. Paredes St. Corner España, Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila
Contact Number: 495-1768
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
8. MAGSAYSAY LEARNING RESOURCES, INC.
Contact Person: MR. ALEX M. ENRIQUEZ – President
Address: 6/F Times Plaza, Taft Avenue Corner U.N. Avenue Ermita, Manila
Contact Number: 524 9996 | 526 1588
Website: www.magsaysaytraining.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
9. MARIANA ACADEMY OF MARITIME STUDIES, INC. (Formerly Mariana Maritime Center, Inc.)
Contact Person: MS. GLENDALYN P. DEMARIA – President
Address: Ground, 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 14th Floor & Roof Deck, G.E Antonino Bldg. T. M. Kalaw, Corner Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila
Contact Number: 028 526 2395
Website: www.marianaacademy.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Electro-Technical Officer
- Electro-Technical Rating
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
10. MARITECH MARITIME TRAINING STUDIES AND MANNING SERVICES, INC.
Contact Person: MR. NESTOR S. MATERIALES – President
Address: 4th-6th Flrs., CTC Commercial Building, Taft Ave. Near Pedro Gil Street, Malate, Manila
Contact Number: 523 2117 | 536 4530 Mobile: +6392 1480 7722
Website: www.maritechtraining.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
11. NAUTICAL OPTIONS TRAINING INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NOTIP), INC.
Contact Person: MS. FLORDELIZA L. GRANDE – Assessment Center Manager
Address: Mezzanine Floor, Manufacturer’s Building Incorporated. Plaza Sta.Cruz, Sta. Cruz; Manila
Contact Number: 0915 3198 419 | (028) 735 6479
Website: www.nauticaloptions.com.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
12. NAVIGATOR INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER INC. (Formerly GPN)
Contact Person: CAPT. EDGARDO V. FLORES – President
Address: Unit 701 S & L Bldg. 1500 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Manila
Contact Number: 527 1069
Website: www.navigatormaritime.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer
- Officers Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
13. NEW SIMULATOR CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
Contact Person: CAPT. RAMIL LIMOCON – Chief Executive Office
Address: 5th Flr., 2053 Bldg. Edison St., Brgy San Isidro Makati City
Contact Number: 888 2764 | 888 2773 | 888 2794
Website: www.newsim.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine
14. PNTC COLLEGES, INC.
Contact Person: NERISSA G. FLORES – President | JANELYN M. ROMERO – Vice President For Training And Assessment
Address: 5/F Intramuros Corporate Plaza, Recoletos St. Intramuros, Manila
Contact Number: 526 2209 | 526-2207
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
15. PROTECT MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC
Contact Person: C/E ANTONINO R. GASCON, JR. – President
Address: 925-C Aragon Cor. Leon Guinto St. Malate, Manila
Contact Number: 527 4783 | 309 7834
Website: protectmarine.com.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
16. SEA QUEST MARITIME TRAINING, INC.
Contact Person: MR. JERIC REBELLION – President | CAPT. ELPIDIO A. VERIL – Director
Address: MMAP House 1729 F. Agoncillo St. Malate, Manila
Contact Number: 0943 4962 597 | 0906 2325 486 | 8255 9088 | 7116 7695
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Electro-Technical Officer
- Electro-Technical Rating
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
17. SEATECH MARITIME TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, INC.
Contact Person: RHEA P. DELOS REYES – President
Address: G/F Trinity Bldg., TM Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Contact Number: 522 5034
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
18. SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES
Contact Person: MS. NORMA J. BLASQUEZ – President
Address: The Grand Place Building 142 M.H. Del Pilar St., Corner Sta.Monica St., Ermita Manila
Contact Number: (+632) 254 80 93 | (+632) 254 82 25 | (+632) 516 06 48
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
19. UNITED MARINE TRAINING CENTER INC.
Contact Person: ENGR. DONALD B. BAUTISTA — Managing Director
Address: 2120 Leon Guinto Street Malate, Manila
Contact Number: 981 6682
Website: www.umtc.com.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Electro-Technical Officer
- Electro-Technical Rating
20. ZRC TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CENTER PHILIPPINES., INC.
Contact Person: C/E RODELIO J. LAGAT – President
Address: Rm. 204, 2nd Flr. Ermita Center Bldg., Sta. Monica Cor. Roxas Boulevard Ermita, Manila
Contact Number: 310 5376 | 354 6869
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
REGION IVA – CALABARZON
21. COMPETENT MARITIME PROFESSIONALS AND SEA STAFF (COMPASS) TRAINING CENTER, INC.
Contact Person: MR. DAKILA VILLANUEVA – President
Address: C-nergy International Leisure and Convention Center, Paligawan, Silang, Cavite
Contact Number: (02) 8536 2368
Website: www.compass.ph
22. MAGSAYSAY INSTITUTE OF SHIPPING, INC.
Contact Person: MR. ALEX M. ENRIQUEZ – Institute Director
Address: Via Verde Subd., Brgy. San Agustin II, Dasmariñas, 4114, Cavite, Philippines
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Electro-Technical Rating
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
REGION V – BICOL
23. SEATECH MARITIME TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, INC
Contact Person: AILEEN F. DELOS REYES – DIRECTOR
Address: 3rd And 4th Floor Monzoon Building Corner Arana And E. Angeles Street, Sta. Cruz, Naga City, Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 0909 670 7170 | 0999 220 5813
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
24. COMPETENT MARITIME PROFESSIONALS AND SEA STAFF TRAINING CENTER INC (COMPASS)
Contact Person: MR. DAKILA P. VILLANUEVA – President | CAPT. ROWELL G. CERVAN – Practical Assessment Director
Address: 2/F Manfreds Building, General Luna Street, Iloilo City
Contact Number: 0908 8837 960 | 0916 4761 763
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
25. MEGALINK MARITIME EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, INC.
Contact Person: MR. VOLTAIRE L. GUANGCO, MSM, MBM – President
Address: Ground Floor Amigo Terrace Hotel Shopping Mall Delgado St. Cor Iznart St. Iloilo City, Iloilo
Contact Number: (033) 501 2766
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
26. NEW SIMULATOR CENTER OF THE PHILS., INC.
Contact Person: CAPT. RAMIL J. LIMOCON – Chief Executive Officer
Address: Arguelles Building, 2nd Floor 402 Arguelles Bldg., E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo
Contact Number: Telefax. Nos.: (033) 3203 776
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
27. CEBU RELIABLE AND EXCELLENT SEAFARER TRAINING CENTER, INC.
Contact Person: CAPT. EMERICO B. GEPILANO – President
Address: 4/F DG3 Corporation Bldg. 72 N. Escario St. Capitol Site, Cebu City
Contact Number: (032) 505 7855 | Tel. No. (032) 512-7855
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer
- Officers Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
28. INTEGRATED MARITIME PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT CENTER AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
Contact Person: CAPT. GEORGE NEIL V. PARAOAN – President
Address: 2/F Qimonda Building Don Sergio Osmeña, North Reclamation Road Cebu City
Contact Number: (032) 410 6628 | 0977 842 2934
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
29. MARITECH MARITIME TRAINING, STUDIES AND MANNING SERVICES, INC.
Contact Person: MR. NESTOR S. MATERIALES – President
Address: 2nd Floor, Pueblo Aznar Uno MJ Cuenco Street Corner General Maxilom Street, Cebu City
Contact Number: (02) 5232 117 | (032) 5203 291
Website: www.maritechtraining.com
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
30. PROTECT MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC
Contact Person: C/E ANTONINO R. GASCON JR. – President
Address: Sitio Bonbon Brgy. Ocaña Carcar City, Cebu
Contact Number: (032) 511 3446
Website: www.protectmarine.com.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck
- Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
31. PROTECT MARINE DECK AND ENGINE OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
Contact Person: C/E ANTONIO R. GASCON, JR – President
Address: 1591-C Rahmann Street, Brgy. Zapatera, Cebu City
Contact Number: (032) 273 6703
Website: www.protectmarine.com.ph
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- GMDSS Radio Operators
- Management Level Marine Deck Officers
- Management Level Marine Engineer Officers
- Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
- Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or Designated to Perform Duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-Room
There are currently 31 MARINA-approved Assessment Centers in the country offering various levels of responsibility.
Just like our maritime schools, training centers, and medical centers, these institutions must also be accredited by the government.
Check out the nearest ACs close to you before heading out to Manila, and double-check their status using this list before enrolling in one.
May the winds be in your favor.