THE National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) will pilot its first three assessment programs following approval from the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), strengthening the institution’s capacity to support the competency development and professional advancement of Filipino seafarers.
The assessment programs cover include Management Level for Marine Deck Officers, Officer-In-Charge of a Navigational Watch (OIC-NW), and GMDSS Radio Operators.
These are available at the NMP Main Office and Training Complex in Tacloban City. It will provide seafarers with an additional option for undertaking the required assessments, reducing travel time and expenses they would otherwise incur when traveling to other maritime centers for similar services.
“This is an important milestone for NMP, complementing its existing mandate as a government maritime training and research institution, now serving as an assessment center. We will pilot these practical assessments this year to ensure our assessment services are ready, consistent, and responsive to the needs of Filipino seafarers,” said NMP Executive Director Victor Del Rosario.
The Marina approval was issued on Sept. 15, 2026 following its documentary evaluation and inspection conducted from July 20 to 24, 2026, marking NMP’s first implementation of assessment services since accreditation as an Assessment Center in 2025.
Following the pilot test, NMP will review the results and undertake any necessary improvements in accordance with the conditions of Marina’s approval.
The Practical Assessment Center forms part of NMP’s continuing efforts to strengthen maritime training and assessment services.
NMP has yet to finalize the schedule for the pilot assessments as it continues to undertake the necessary arrangements and processes to ensure smooth and proper implementation in accordance with Marina standards.
