United Marine Training Centre

What United Marine Training Centre does

United Marine Training Center, Inc. (UMTC) is a privately held maritime educational institution founded in 1998 and headquartered at 2120 Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila, Philippines. The company delivers STCW-compliant instruction and certification to seafarers across deck, engine, electro-technical, welding, refrigeration, crane/offshore, and shipboard catering disciplines through a catalog of 80+ courses. UMTC also runs structured cadet programs covering Operational Level Officer (Deck and Engine), Electro-Technical Officer, Ship's Cook Apprenticeship, and ROV Technician tracks, alongside Safety, Leadership, and Alternative Fuels/Decarbonization curricula.

UMTC's competitive position is anchored by capital-intensive physical infrastructure: a Class A Full Mission Bridge Simulator, a Full Mission Engine Room Simulator configured to a UMS-class tanker with MAN B&W 6S60MC engines, eight mini-bridges, GMDSS and ECDIS stations, crane/heavy-lift and marine HV simulators, engineering workshops with MAN 4-Stroke/2-Stroke diesel and turbocharger training systems, welding bays, electro-technical labs, four professional culinary kitchens, and 670+ on-site dormitory beds. The company serves roughly 449 trainees per day on average across 160+ clients, with Marlow Navigation Co. Ltd. identified as its principal commercial partner and additional relationships spanning Ionic Shipping Management, Techcross, Wilhelmsen Unitor, MAN Energy Solutions, Green Marine, RJH Consultancy, and Seatag AustralAsian Services.

Revenue is generated through training course fees, certification issuance with verification services for employers, and custom-designed corporate training programs for ship and crew management companies, priced via direct contact with a dedicated Sales and Business Development team. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, an on-site Manila residential delivery model, and a digital presence across website enrollment, a client portal, and social channels. UMTC was awarded 'Center of Excellence' by the maritime training industry in June 2017.

Name

United Marine Training Centre

Legal name

United Marine Training Center, Inc.

Website

https://umtc.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

United Marine Training Center, Inc. is a Manila-based maritime educational institution founded in 1998 that delivers STCW-compliant training and certification across 80+ courses to seafarers, cadets, and ship/crew management companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

Keywords

• Maritime training services
• Seafarer certification programs
• STCW compliance training
• Marine simulation education
• Shipboard catering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Malate

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue from enrollment in 80+ training courses covering Deck, Engine, Culinary, General Courses, STCW Courses, and specialized maritime training programs
2. Certification Services: Revenue from issuing certificates upon course completion with verification services for employers
3. Custom Corporate Training: Revenue from custom-designed training programs for third-party ship and crew management companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UMTC is a maritime training institution that delivers 80+ STCW-compliant and specialized courses to seafarers, including Deck, Engine, Culinary, Welding, Refrigeration/HVAC, Crane/Offshore, Safety, and Alternative Fuels/Decarbonization programs. Training is delivered on-site in Manila using Class A Full Mission Bridge and Engine Room Simulators, MAN diesel/turbocharger training rigs, professional culinary kitchens, and 670+ bed residential accommodation, with parallel custom-designed programs for ship and crew management companies.

Product overview

United Marine Training Centre (UMTC) is a maritime educational institution providing world-class instruction and assessment to seafarers. Founded in 1998 and awarded "Center of Excellence" in 2017, UMTC offers over 80 courses organized into STCW/Mandatory training, specialized deck and cargo operations, engine/technical training, electro-technical systems, welding/fabrication, refrigeration/HVAC, culinary operations, crane/offshore operations, and safety programs. The institution operates state-of-the-art facilities including a Full Mission Bridge Simulator (Class A), Full Mission Engine Room Simulator, eight mini-bridges, GMDSS and ECDIS simulators, crane/heavy lift simulators, marine HV simulator, engineering workshops with MAN engines and turbochargers, and four professional culinary kitchens. Cadet training programs cover Ship's Cook Apprenticeship, Operational Level Officer (Deck/Engine), Electro-Technical Officer, and ROV Technician tracks. Accommodation for 670+ trainees includes dormitory rooms, hotel rooms, and recreational facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STCW, Mandatory & Regulatory Training Mandatory maritime training courses compliant with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for individual seafarers requiring certification and re-certification.
• Bridge, Navigation & Deck Operations Training Courses covering bridge watchkeeping, navigation, ECDIS, GMDSS, and ship handling for deck officers and watchkeeping ratings.
• Engine, Machinery & Technical Operations Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 449 average trainees daily trained at the facility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RJH Consultancy Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on the UMTC website under the partner section, suggesting collaboration in maritime training consultancy services
• Everllence/MAN Energy SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing MAN engine training systems. UMTC features MAN 4-Stroke and 2-Stroke Diesel Engines and MAN Turbochargers for practical training
• Seatag AustralAsian ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on the UMTC website suggesting collaboration in maritime services for Australasian region
• Green MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner organization with dedicated course enrollment link on UMTC website
• Wilhemsen Ship Services UnitorcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for seafastening welding training powered by Wilhemsen Unitor. Provides industry-standard welding training with Unitor equipment and consumables
• Marlow Navigation Co. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary principal client whose data is shared for trainee employment processing. Provides custom-designed training programs and represents a key client relationship for cadet and crew training
• Ionic Shipping Management Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with UMTC for pilot run of Bulk Carrier Operation Course, demonstrating collaborative training program development

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Shields Marine School: UK maritime training college (part of South Tyneside College) offering STCW deck, engine, and rating courses with full-mission simulator facilities. Directly comparable in course breadth and use of high-fidelity simulators.
• Singapore Maritime Academy: Singapore Polytechnic's maritime school offering STCW and specialized maritime courses. Comparable because it is a full-stack maritime training institution in a major Asian hub serving cadet-to-officer progression.
• Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP): Philippines-based maritime training institution offering STCW-aligned deck, engine, and cadet programs to Filipino seafarers. Directly comparable because it serves the same Asian seafarer training market with overlapping course portfolios.
• MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology): Maltese public college operating maritime training programs including deck, engine, and STCW courses for Mediterranean and international seafarers. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary maritime vocational training institution.
• MISC Maritime Academy: Malaysia-based maritime training center operated under MISC Berhad, delivering officer cadet and STCW-compliant courses for Malaysian and regional seafarers. Comparable in scale, course breadth, and corporate sponsorship model.
• Fleetwood Nautical Campus: UK-based maritime training facility (part of Blackpool and The Fylde College) offering officer cadet and STCW certification courses with on-site simulator and workshop facilities. Comparable in residential training model and scope of certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime Training: Global maritime technology group providing bridge simulation and maritime training solutions used by STCW training centers worldwide. Comparable as both a simulator vendor and operator of maritime training programs adjacent to UMTC's offering.
• Wärtsilä Maritime Solutions (Training): Global marine technology company (acquired Transas) offering maritime simulation platforms and certified training services. Comparable because it supplies the simulator technology ecosystem (including FMBS-class systems) used by training centers like UMTC and operates its own maritime training programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmWIScITL21HbRafup9p7mQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/umtcph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-marine-training-center
• TikToktiktok.com/@umtcph?lang=en

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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