The Philippine Association of Maritime Training Centers, Incorporated   (PAMTCI) is the umbrella organization of thirty eight (38) maritime training providers offering basic and upgrading   safety and security courses for prospective and active seafarers, utilizing IMO Model Courses to comply with competency training requirements under the STCW ’95 as amended.   PAMTCI members are accredited by the Maritime Training Council  (MTC)   and Maritime  Industry Authority (MARINA).  

   PAMTCI actualizes its vision through  various programs and activities in the areas of  training and  research, resource sharing and meaningful information and knowledge exchange to promote the interest of its members and create a culture of professionalism and quality in the maritime industry.   It has initiated programs  geared towards development that  included entering into Memorandum of Agreements with MARINA, MTC, CHED, PAMI and other concerned agencies  to promote maritime safety  and security through various   trainings and undertakings both  for  domestic and overseas  seafarers.   As a proactive organization, the PAMTCI has been a part of the official Philippine delegation to the STW  Meetings in London since 2007  when it was also granted  the Observer status in the Maritime Training Council.   Since 2007 it contributed  to the framing of proposals  by the Philippines in the  Comprehensive Review of the STCW and the Code , preparatory to the Diplomatic Conference to be held this June 21-25,2010.

    In recognition of its “being a stalwart partner of the MTC in upholding its mission to ensure quality education and training for Filipino seafarers,” the PAMTCI was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Maritime Training Council  in   2009.   To date, PAMTCI plays a crucial role in the training and certification of Trainers and lecturers in maritime academies and institutes in the country   through the conduct of  Trainors’ Training in  IMO Model Course 6.09 and  Assessors’ Training Workshop in Model Course 3.12.