The Iloilo Merchant Marine School in the Global Maritime Industry

Built in the heart of the Philippines stands ILOILO MERCHANT MARINE SCHOOL, a maritime educational institution which is relevant to the industry requirements, excellent in terms of academic program implementation and institutional accreditations, and accessible in terms of its programs and services most especially to underprivileged and deserving students. Opened on September 25, 2015, IMMS offers quality maritime education that will provide adequate knowledge, necessary skills, and engineering innovations and at the same time serve as a vital partner of the global maritime industry in its human resource needs. Its founding fathers were graduates of the prestigious Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) who have become top seafarers in their prime years. These seafarers worked together to achieve a dream of bringing the PMMA brand of education to the aspiring seafarers in the Visayas. This is the reason why IMMS is the School of Mariners for Future Mariners. Molding full-package, future-ready seafarers, a student at IMMS is called a MandaraGat. A short term for Marino na may Dangal, Respeto, Abilidad, Galing, at Talino. Anchored on semi-regimental discipline, IMMS trains aspirants not only to be equipped in theory but also molds them to become self-responsible and socially-concerned individuals. This program is unique to IMMS and we take pride in bringing out the best in every MandaraGat one student at a time. IMMS offers Senior High School – Maritime Specialization for STEM Strand and TVL Track for those students aiming to explore the maritime industry as early as their high school years. At IMMS, all Senior High School students are recognized by the Maritime Industry Authority by virtue of their Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB). Complete trainings on basic safety, ship bridge simulator, engine room simulator, mooring station, and SDSD prior to their deployment for their 80-hour ship immersion. At IMMS, you can assure of getting proper competency for employment as ratings, or proceed to higher education. In 2019, IMMS opened its doors to Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) suitable for aspiring officers in the deck and engine departments. For BSMT, the course focuses on navigation, cargo handling and stowage, controlling the safe operation and care of persons onboard the ship. Meanwhile, for BSMarE, the course focuses on marine propulsion system and its auxiliaries, its operation and maintenance, as well as controlling the operation of the ship at the operational level of marine engineering. On their fourth year, MandaraGats will apply what they have learned apprenticing onboard local and international shipping lines. IMMS conforms to the 1995 International Convention on Seafarer’s Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) as amended in 1995 and 2010; and Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of 2019 of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). Throughout the years, IMMS has proven that despite being new to the industry, we were able to keep up. In fact, IMMS is now an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Certified Company and has earned the respect of many here and abroad. Here at IMMS, we also support our student’s growth by providing them avenues to showcase their talents and skills apart from their maritime knowledge. We believe that these things are integral to the all-inclusive formation of our MandaraGats towards the achievement of their lifetime dream. The IMMS comprehensive and integrated curriculum will ensure that cadets will be honed to become an officer and a gentleman capable in leading in their chosen fields. EXCELLENCE. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. This is Iloilo Merchant Marine School!

Which is more awesome: Deck o Engine?

Choosing from BSMT or BS MarE may be a trick question when you graduate as a senior high school (SHS). This sharing from a BS Electrical Engineering hopes to inspire and solidify belief of our viewers whether to be a deck or engine professional.

Hacking Abstract Reasoning

Always anticipate the worst scenario in the MSAP and even company examination as it might give out tricky test or examinations to measure your reasoning skills. These skills are usually measured using logical reasoning or commonly known as abstract reasoning. 

These tests are really tricky as it does not involve mathematics or words in the problem but are just expressed in figures or patterns. 

This video shows how to hack this kind of test. 

Sharing from a Filipino on his first Cruise Ship Experience.

Many of the students paint this picture in their mind on what is really to expect once he or she can be onboard a ship of his/her dreams. Well, this sharing from Onin TV highlights some of the exciting moments of his life.

Successful Seaman Story: The life of Chief Engr. Guillermo Ariola

Chief Engr. Guillermo Ariola and his wife Mrs. Clara Ariola shares their story from among the 400,000 Filipino seafarers deployed overseas.

MARINA Whitelist

The Maritime Industry Authority or MARINA is the sole government agency of the Republic of the Philippines. It was formed to integrate the development, promotion and regulation of the maritime industry.

On February 23, 2015 it released the list of recognized Maritime Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

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MSAP 2014 Results by MSAP Review Philippines

Congratulations to all MSAPers who passed the MSAP 2014 assessment!

There were 4 Maritime Schools that rated 100% in MSAP 2014. These are Baliwag Maritime Academy, John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation-Bacolod City, NYK-TDG Maritime Academy, ST. Therese-MTC Colleges.

The results for the MSAP exam can be viewed by clicking on the picture.

God bless you all MSAPers!

MSAP 2014 Invitation to Schools and Other Details

The MSAP 2014 (Maritime School Assessment Program) has released its guidelines and other invitational memos to the MSAP coordinators and Shipboard Training Officers of the different Maritime Colleges and Universities.

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EMSA Review of Maritime Schools in the Philippines

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is a European Union agency charged with reducing the risk of maritime accidents, marine pollution from ships and the loss of human lives at sea by helping to enforce the pertinent EU legislation. It is headquartered in Lisbon.

Recently, the EMSA representatives went to the Philippines to assess and reassess the compliance of the maritime schools with the generally accepted Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers Convention. The purpose of their visit was to revalidate the movements done by the Philippine government to address previously audited deficiencies found in their last visit. 

This effort was to further the interest of the European community and the Filipino seafarers. If the Philippines is able to pass the visit, the shipping industries based in Europe will be eager to recruit Filipino workers. In the same manner, a lose-lose situation if the Philippines will still fail to meet the EU standards for seafarers.

It was estimated that 80,000 Filipino seamen on EU-flagged vessels may lose their jobs if the Philippines fails the final audit of EMSA.  

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What is Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP)?

WHAT IS MSAP?

Let me share to you insights as one of the reviewers in the Philippine Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP).

The Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP) is a nationwide standard academic assessment test for regular second year students taking up Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) or Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE).

The program is wholly supported by the International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) in Tokyo, Japan and is implemented by the Manila-based Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc. (PJMCCC). IMMAJ is an association of 96 Japanese ship owners. It counts among it’s members some of the largest shipping companies in the world such as Mitsui-OSK Lines, NYK Lines and K-line. IMMAJ employs up to 30,000 Filipino seafarers at any one time. PJMCC is the association of 65 Filipino manning companies that provide seafarers to vessel’s owned and controlled by the IMMAJ members.

MSAP Reviewees. Lined up and ready for the MSAP examination

The MSAP is also supported by the members of the Philippine Association of Maritime Institution (PAMI) as well as some non-members. Maritime schools who participated in the past exercises have seen the Program’s merit as it gives them required feedback as to the strong points that they have and the areas they should improve on. The MSAP also gives the Maritime School a level playing field in terms of recruitment/employment of the students/graduates.

The Government, particularly the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Overseas Workers Welfare Fund (OWWA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), has likewise showed support to the Program.

To know more about MSAP, please visit the links below.
WHAT IS MSAP (CLICK HERE)?
OBJECTIVES OF MSAP (CLICK HERE)? 
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE PHILIPPINE MSAP EXAM (CLICK HERE)?

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WHAT ARE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF MSAP?

WHAT ARE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF MSAP?

The following are the major goals of the Philippine MSAP.

1. To assess the performance of BSMT and BSMarE students presently enrolled in maritime schools via a standard academic test which covers English, Mathematics and fundamental Deck/Engine Technical subjects.
2. To benchmark Philippine Maritime Schools against industry set-standards of academic performance for maritime students based on the examination results.
3. To assist maritime schools identify their strengths and areas of improvement based on the performance of students who took the examination.
4. To assist maritime schools in terms of faculty upgrading to ensure quality of instruction hence improve the quality of graduates coming from their institutions.
5. To give maritime schools a level-playing field in terms of recruitment/employment opportunities for their students/graduates.
6. To reward deserving students with Cadetship slots reference MSAP-related programs implemented in partnership with the government and other industry associations belonging to the Joint Manning Group (JMG)


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How Can I Be Qualified to Take the Philippine MSAP Exam?

How Can I Be Qualified to Take the Philippine MSAP Exam?


The good news is that all regular second year BSMT and BSMarE students currently enrolled on the second semester of academic year, of MSAP-participating maritime schools are required to take the examination.

To know more about MSAP, please see the links below.


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HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE PHILIPPINE MSAP EXAM (CLICK HERE)?

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Download our Reviewer

Since we know what the enemy is, we tailor-fitted our review program for the interested marine engineering students on the four areas above.

MSAP REVIEWER

An Ultimate MSAP Reviewer was made to give the basic skills for enhancement of the students' probability of not just passing the MSAP examination but making it to the top 120 students.

The calendared review program re-introduced the basics, followed by skills building through question and answer and as well as take-home assignments which helped students review on their own.

UPDATE: The reviewees who took the examination said that our review was harder compared to the actual examination. Hope that most of them will top the exam.

I am giving away a FREE COPY of my reviewer in MSAP areas in per batch basis. Since many have requested a copy. Kindly leave the following details in the comment section below (or click here). Lastly, please do support my friend's page (click here) by liking it.

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We have received many feedback from interested students hence, we are making ourselves available to your queries regarding MSAP and our ULTIMATE Review Program.


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