The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) in Tacloban City has recorded its highest number of trainees in 2025, serving 22,972 active and aspiring Filipino seafarers. This is the largest number since the state-run institution began its training operations in 1983.
The agency said the increase was the result of continued efforts to make maritime training more accessible across the country.
NMP Executive Director Victor Del Rosario explained that the institution regularly developed new and responsive training courses, opened more classes and batches, and worked with maritime and allied schools nationwide to accommodate more enrollees.
A major development during the year was NMP’s accreditation by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as an assessment centre. This allows seafarers in Eastern Visayas and nearby areas to complete assessments locally, removing the need to travel long distances. NMP said this has made the assessment process more accessible, efficient, and convenient.
Aside from training and assessment, NMP completed three research projects in 2025.
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