I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc.

What I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc. does

I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc. is a Philippines-based, privately held maritime training and assessment provider founded in 2007 (originally as Italian Maritime Academy Philippines, Inc., later RINA Academy Philippines Inc., and rebranded to its current name in March 2021). The company delivers STCW-compliant and customized in-house training, competence assessment, career development, and cadetship programs to ship owners, charterers, ship managers, and ship operators, primarily through two offices in Makati City and Mandaue City, Cebu. Its core technology is the IMOSS suite — a proprietary cloud platform comprising IMOSS V3 (competence management), IMOSS E-Learning (distance learning), a Web Portal, an Onboard Training System delivered directly to vessels, and an Electronic Checklist — complemented by simulator-based assessment, online assessments, technical interviews, and psychological evaluations.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model, quoting engagements based on individual client requirements (no public pricing tiers), with delivery across onsite training at client locations, cloud-based online platforms, simulator sessions (onsite and cloud), and onboard vessel deployments. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting maritime operators directly, with the company holding approximately 45 client accounts covering 150 vessels and reporting roughly 5,000 seafarers assessed and trained and 7,000 monthly training programs. IMA carries maritime training provider certifications from DNV (DNVGL-ST-0029), ClassNK, Bureau Veritas, and RINA (TCMC), plus ISO 9001:2015 from TUV Rheinland. The company has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity, and operates as an independent Philippine corporation registered with the SEC.

Name

I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc.

Legal name

I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc.

Website

https://imaphilsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc. is a Philippines-based maritime training and assessment provider that delivers STCW-compliant courses, competence assessments, and career development programs to ship owners and operators via its proprietary IMOSS cloud platform, simulator sessions, and onboard vessel training systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training and Assessment Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

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), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

Keywords

• Maritime training services
• Seafarer competence assessment
• STCW compliance training
• Maritime competence management
• Maritime e-learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Training Services: IMA provides STCW training courses and in-house training courses as per customer requirements through training matrix. Training is delivered via laptop, tablets, mobile phones, virtual classroom, simulator sessions (onsite and cloud), and onboard training systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc. provides maritime competence assessment, STCW-compliant training, and competence management services for ship owners, charterers, ship managers, ship operators, and seafarers. Its offering combines professional services (assessment, training, career development, cadetship, and competence management system certification) with proprietary cloud-based platforms (IMOSS V3, IMOSS E-Learning, Web Portal, Onboard Training System, Electronic Checklist) delivered onsite, on board vessels, and online.

Product overview

I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center Inc. offers a unified platform-plus-services model centered on IMOSS (a cloud-based competence management system) with multiple integrated modules including E-Learning, Web Portal, Onboard Training System, Electronic Checklist, and Career Development Program. These digital products are complemented by professional services including Assessment (simulator, online, technical interviews, psychological), Training (STCW courses, in-house programs), Competence Management System certification, Career Development Program, and Cadetship Training Program. The product ecosystem enables maritime companies to manage seafarer competence, training, and career progression through both online/cloud-based and onboard delivery mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMOSS V3 A comprehensive cloud-based competence management platform for maritime training and assessment that enables online evaluation, training delivery, and performance tracking of seafarers. Targeted at ship management companies and manning agencies.
• Web Portal A cloud-based web application portal providing client-specific access to training management and maritime competence services. Targeted at maritime shipping companies.
• Onboard Training System (OTS) A training system designed for onboard training delivery and assessment while seafarers are deployed on vessels. Targeted at ship operators needing crew development during voyages.
• IMOSS E-Learning An electronic learning platform providing distance learning education and online training courses for seafarers. Targeted at maritime professionals and ship operators seeking flexible remote training.
• Electronic Checklist A digital checklist application for maritime operations and safety verification purposes. Targeted at ship crews and maritime operators.
• Career Development Program (CDP) A structured program to assess, train, and evaluate seafarers for career advancement to higher ranks, including performance monitoring and competency enhancement. Targeted at seafarers and shipping companies pursuing promotion pipelines.
• Assessment Services Competence assessment services including simulator assessment, online assessment, technical interviews, and psychological evaluations to evaluate seafarer performance against required standards. Targeted at ship owners, charterers, ship managers, and ship operators.
• Training Services STCW-compliant training courses and in-house training programs delivered via laptop, tablets, mobile devices, virtual classrooms, simulator training, and onboard training systems. Targeted at ship operators and seafarers (Deck and Engine Officers and Ratings).
• Competence Management System (CMS) A system that reduces human error risk by analyzing job requirements, identifying competence gaps, providing targeted training, and improving seafarer competence through certification services. Targeted at ship management companies seeking certification for their competence management systems.
• Cadetship Training Program A program designed to develop young and competent seafarers to achieve performance standards set by the Academy to become future maritime officers. Targeted at shipping companies and aspiring maritime cadets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified as Maritime Training Provider by DNV, ClassNK, and Bureau Veritas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TUV RheinlandcoreOthersTUV Rheinland provides ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification for IMA's Makati and Cebu offices, conducting annual surveillance audits.
• DNVcoreOthersDNV certifies IMA as a Maritime Training Provider in accordance with DNVGL-ST-0029 standards, with certification valid through April 2023.
• ClassNKcoreOthersClassNK certifies IMA as a Maritime Training Provider, conducting annual assessment audits including visits from Certification Department managers.
• Bureau VeritascoreOthersBureau Veritas issues Certificate of Compliance for Quality Management System of Maritime Training Institution (MTI) to IMA.
• RINAcoreOthersRINA issued TCMC (Training, Competence, and Certification Management) Certificate 2015-2018 for IMA's competence management system certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seagull Maritime: Seagull is a global provider of maritime e-learning and crew competence management, directly competing with IMA's IMOSS E-Learning and CMS. The two have an existing technology partnership (Seagull mobile app integration) but compete in the same Filipino and global seafarer training market.
• Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy: Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy delivers maritime simulation and engine room training globally, closely overlapping with IMA's simulator assessment and marine engineering training. It is part of the broader Wärtsilä marine technology ecosystem serving ship operators and engine manufacturers.
• Maersk Training: Maersk Training operates maritime, offshore, and safety training centers worldwide, including STCW and simulator-based courses. It competes directly with IMA for STCW-compliant training and competence assessment, with broader global facility footprint.
• Ocean Technologies Group: Ocean Technologies Group provides maritime training, crew management, and operational software to ship operators globally. It is a direct peer to IMA across e-learning, competence management, and onboard training products, with significantly larger enterprise penetration.
• Marlins: Marlins delivers maritime training, testing, and crew competence solutions for the global shipping industry. It overlaps directly with IMA's STCW training, online assessment, and competence management offerings, particularly for European and international ship management clients.
• Mintra (formerly OMC International): Mintra is a leading maritime training and competence management platform serving ship operators and crewing agencies worldwide. It competes directly with IMA's IMOSS V3 platform and CMS service, with broader global scale and a larger content library.
• Videotel (Kongsberg Maritime): Videotel is a maritime e-learning and crew training provider, part of Kongsberg Maritime. It directly competes with IMA's e-learning and onboard training solutions, leveraging Kongsberg's extensive maritime technology portfolio and global sales reach.

Emerging players

• Lerus Training: Lerus Training is a maritime simulator and competence training provider with centers in Europe and Asia. It overlaps with IMA's simulator assessment offering for STCW and DP training, particularly for European ship operators and East Asian manning agencies.

Broad incumbents

• DNV Training Services: DNV is a classification society that certifies IMA and also offers its own maritime training services. While a certifier of IMA, DNV's broader training portfolio across safety, ISM, and cyber creates overlapping capability for ship management clients.

Others

• RINA (Royal Institute of Naval Architects / Registro Italiano Navale): RINA is a classification society that previously branded IMA (as RINA Academy Philippines) and continues to certify IMA via TCMC. RINA's own training and certification services represent an adjacent, ecosystem-enabling relationship rather than direct product competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imaphilsinc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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