Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

Strategically situated in Kamaya Point, Mariveles, Bataan, the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) stands as a premier institution dedicated to producing globally competitive merchant marine officers through rigorous, CHED- and MARINA-accredited Bachelor of Science programs in Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering. Established in 1998 through the collaborative vision of the Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) and the All Japan Seamen’s Union (JSU), the academy integrates a regimented, military-style boarding system with advanced simulation technology and mandatory shipboard apprenticeship to ensure STCW Code compliance. Its industry-driven curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities solidify its reputation as a critical manpower pipeline for the international shipping sector. References: MAAP Official Website↗ | Wikipedia↗