College of Maritime Studies
In October 1996, the College of Maritime Education was established in Maysan Road, Valenzuela City to accommodate students in the CaMaNaVa area and other neighboring cities and towns in Bulacan and Pampanga. Spearheading this was Dr. Vicente Santos, St., Dr. Juliet O. Santos, Capt Hermogenes Bitanga, 2/0 Ariel Macute and Engr. Thadeus Jovellanos.
In April 2000, the College was certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to ISO-9002:1994; the College was also accredited with 100% passing mark on BSMAT and BSME Evaluation. Again, on December 2006, the ABS issued the College a Certificate of Conformance as set for the by ISO 9001:2000.
The College’s facilities and equipments meet international standards like well equipped simulation rooms, RADAR/ARPA and GMDSS Simulators, Mock Bridge with complete Electronic equipment an Navigational aids, Seamanship laboratory with complete Seamanship tools and paraphernalia, Boiler system and Marine machineries and auxiliaries.
At present, our graduates are reaping their professional success of being employed on board international vessels, passing the entrance examination given by the different respected shipping companies and manning agencies with flying colors.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
BS MARINE TRANSPORTATION (BSMT)
A professional course which deals with ship navigation. Navigation is the art of bringing a ship from one point to another in the shortest and fastest way. Marine Transportation is an essential global industry for shipping that boosts the world economy as well as tourism.
Program Duration: Basic Studies and Training (3 years), Apprenticeship on board a ship (1 year)
BS MARINE ENGINEERING (BSME)
A professional course which deals with maintenance and operation of various machineries that makes ships run and perform the its capabilities in navigation and shipping.
Program Duration: Basic Studies and Training (3 years), Apprenticeship on board a ship (1 year)
TESDA ACCREDITED: SEAFARER'S RATING COURSE (SRC)
A One year program that deals with ship-stewardship. 10 months of the program will be dealing with basic studies and 2 months will be on-the-job training. SRC takers will also have the chance to board both domestic and international ships.
FACILITIES & HIGHLIGHTS
- RADAR/ ARPA
- World-Class Bridge Simulator (GMDSS - POSEIDON SYSTEM)
- Seamanship Laboratories (fully equipped with tools)
- Boiler System
- Marine Machineries/ Auxiliaries
- ISO 9001: 2008 Certified
- Accredited by Maritime Industry Authority
- Accredited by the American Bureau of Shipping
- Recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission
- Member, Philippine Association of Maritime Institutes Inc.
*Important Note: Maritime Education is only currently offerred in the Valenzuela City Campus

Students and Professors handling the bridge simulator (GMDSS) in a navigational lab