The college of Maritime Education was established in 1993 with only three(3) instructors as pioneer. The college offered Maritime courses: Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) and Basic Merchant Course (BMC). The enrollment was 80 students from first year to third year.

In 2002, the college of Maritime Education offered another course-Seaman Seafarer’s Rating Course (SSRC) until 2015.

In 2014, the college of Maritime Education offered Enhanced Support Level program for Marine Deck (ESLPD) and Enhanced Support Level program for Marine Engineering (ESLPME).

In 2017, The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) issued a Suspension/Termination of the Enhanced Support Level Program (ESLP) in Maritime Education.

Presently, the college offers BSMT and BSMarE. Proof to its sincere mission of providing quality maritime education, the college takes all effort to meet the standard requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Convention on Standard of Training and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Further, the college underwent the scrutiny of TUV Rheinland, an ISO certifying body based in Germany. In return, TUV Rheinland issued a certification on ISO 9001:2008 series on August 16, 2016. Part of the required upgrading of certification ISO 9001:2015 series which the college also religiously complies with accreditation requirements from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

Since then, enrollment accelerated at an average of 500 students from first year to fourth year. The college is not way behind in Licensure examination for Marine Deck and Engine Officers in terms of passing percentage against the national passing rate. Majority of the graduates are gainfully employed by International shipping companies. Thus, the vision and mission of the college is fully realized.

DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

The graduates of the college of Maritime Education should be able to:

1. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need abreast of the developments in Maritime practice.
2. Work independently and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
3. Act in recognition and practice of professional, social, and ethical accountability and responsibility.
4. Apply knowledge in mathematics, science and technology in solving problems related to the profession and the workplace.
5. Evaluate the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the global and social context of the profession.
6. Utilize appropriate techniques, skills and modern tools in the practice of the profession in order to remain globally competitive.

Activities

• Monthly Tactical Inspection
• Water Survival Training
• Fire Fighting Drill
• Earthquake Drill
• First Aid Training
• PCGA Activities
  • Coastal clean up
  • OPLAN: Ligtas Byahe
  • Build a Reef Project
  • Search and Rescue Drill
  • Medical Mission
  • Bay Watch

VISION

To be a model of Academic Excellence in Maritime Education and Training, and to produce socially responsible and internationally competitive graduates for the seafaring industry.

MISSION

To attain its vision, a dynamic and responsive curriculum, training, and research program in accordance with International Maritime standard will be made available.

GOAL

Guided by its vision and mission the USANT Maritime Education aims:

1. To produce quality graduates in Maritime Deck Marine Engineering.
2. To give a strong bid for competitiveness among Filipino Seafarers.
3. To generate more employment both domestic and global in the Maritime Industry.
4. To instil discipline, responsibility and integrity.