International Maritime Education Center Corp. - IMECC

What International Maritime Education Center Corp. - IMECC does

International Maritime Education Center Corporation (IMECC) is a Philippines-based maritime training institution incorporated on May 4, 2015, and headquartered across multiple floors of the Maritime Plaza Building in Ermita, Manila. The company delivers competency-based training for Filipino seafarers and shipping companies, organized around four service pillars: STCW Courses, TESDA & Stewarding Courses, Specialized In-House Courses, and tailor-made training packages. Its differentiation rests on being the first maritime training institution in the Philippines to operate a Kongsberg-powered simulation centre, comprising a full mission bridge simulator, five satellite bridge simulators, an engine room simulator with 15 student stations, 15 cargo handling stations, six ECDIS full mission stations, and a briefing/debriefing classroom. The curriculum spans 200+ structured courses across 13 categories covering STCW compliance, deck and navigation, tanker operations, marine engineering, ECDIS type-specific training, steward/catering, welding, SIRE 2.0 preparation, and Rightship inspection readiness, delivered through classroom, online, and hybrid modalities.

IMECC generates revenue through professional training services, charging course fees for standard STCW and TESDA-accredited programs as well as bespoke company-directed curricula developed by its in-house R&D personnel. Its enterprise customer base includes NAVIOS, Magsaysay, Intercrew Dynagas, BMC, Seagate Protank, RightShip, and Oriental — shipping operators that contract IMECC for tanker, LNG, chemical, and bulk carrier-specific crew training, often tied to vetting and inspection requirements. The company is privately held, has approximately 14 employees, and operates with no disclosed funding, parent company, or capital structure in the public record. Certification anchors include ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and TESDA accreditation for Ship's Catering Services NC I and NC III, which together provide the regulatory credibility required to serve enterprise shipping customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, varying by course duration, delivery mode, and customization scope.

Name

International Maritime Education Center Corp. - IMECC

Legal name

International Maritime Education Center Corporation

Website

https://imecc.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMECC is a Manila-based maritime training institution operating a Kongsberg-powered simulation centre that delivers 200+ STCW, tanker, LNG, ECDIS, and Rightship courses to Filipino seafarers and enterprise shipping companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAF

Shipboard Cargo Operations & Dangerous Goods (IMDG)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYTLAHANAF

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Maritime Security, Safety & Compliance Services (ISPS, Inspections, Vetting)

SECONDARYEDAOANAA

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAB

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAE

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYBPAKALAG

Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Maritime & Port Security Services

SECONDARYBPAKAOAL

Maritime/Port Facility Security (ISPS) Training

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Training & Certification for Security Personnel

Keywords

• Maritime training services
• STCW certification courses
• Maritime simulator training
• Tanker operations training
• Seafarer competency development

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Training Services: Professional training services for seafarers including STCW courses, specialized simulator training, TESDA-accredited programs, and customized training packages for shipping companies. Revenue is generated through course fees for classroom, online, and hybrid training delivery formats.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IMECC is a maritime education and training center providing competency-based training for Filipino seafarers through STCW-compliant courses, TESDA-accredited programs, and specialized simulator-based training. The company operates a Kongsberg-powered simulation centre offering bridge, engine room, cargo handling, and ECDIS simulator training, with delivery via classroom, online, and hybrid formats. IMECC also develops tailor-made training packages for individual shipping companies to address crew-specific competency and regulatory requirements.

Product overview

IMECC is a maritime education and training center providing competency-based training for Filipino seafarers. The company operates a platform of simulation-based training services centered around its Kongsberg-powered Full Mission Deck Simulator, complemented by bridge simulators, engine room simulators, cargo handling simulators, and ECDIS stations. Training is delivered through four service pillars: STCW Courses, TESDA & Stewarding Courses, Specialized In-House Courses, and Tailor-made training packages. The product portfolio includes simulator facilities (Main Bridge Simulator, Engine Room Simulator, Control Room Simulator, Cargo Handling Simulators) and over 200+ structured training courses organized into 13 categories (A-M) covering STCW compliance, deck and navigation, tanker operations, marine engineering, health/safety/environmental, ECDIS type-specific training, steward/catering, welding, TESDA-accredited programs, assessments, SIRE 2.0 preparation, and Rightship inspection readiness. Courses are delivered via online, classroom, and hybrid modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STCW Courses IMO Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) courses covering Ship Security Officers, Security Awareness, Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational/Engineering Watch, Medical First Aid, GMDSS, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities. Designed for Filipino seafarers seeking international certification.
• Deck and Navigation Training Comprehensive deck and navigation courses including cargo and ballast handling simulator training, radar, ARPA, ECDIS, ship handling, mooring operations, bridge resource management, trim and stability, and bulk/container cargo handling. Serves deck officers and ratings across multiple vessel types.
• Tanker Training Courses Specialized tanker training including oil tanker, chemical tanker, LPG, and LNG cargo handling simulators meeting IMO Model Course 2.06 and 1.37 standards as well as SIRE 2.0 requirements. Targets officers and ratings serving on product, chemical, and gas carriers.
• Marine Engineering Training Engine room simulator-based courses including engine resource management, fuel management, marine scrubbers, and ME-C engine operation and troubleshooting. Designed for marine engineering officers and ratings.
• Health, Safety, Security, Environmental Protection and Quality Training HSE training covering MARPOL regulations, ISM Code, ISPS, MLC compliance, cyber security, risk assessment, and environmental management for maritime personnel.
• ECDIS Type-Specific Training Type-specific ECDIS training for multiple manufacturers including JRC, Raytheon Anschütz, Wärtsilä, FURUNO, Simrad, and Consilium. Includes practical simulator sessions and refresher courses for electronic navigation.
• Stewarding and Culinary Courses Catering and culinary training for ship's cooks and galley personnel covering ships' catering services, food management, and cuisine specializations (European, Asian, Greek, Indian, Korean).
• TESDA Accredited Courses Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) accredited programs including Ships' Catering Services NC I and Ships' Catering NC III (Ships' Cook) qualifications for Filipino maritime catering professionals.
• SIRE 2.0 Preparation Courses Tanker inspection preparation courses aligned with SIRE 2.0 requirements including ship-to-ship transfer operations, vetting inspection readiness, and on-board marine assessor training.
• Rightship Inspection Preparation Courses Courses for bulk carrier and container vessel operators covering Rightship vetting inspections, hatch cover inspection and maintenance, enclosed space entry, cargo securing, and bridge/engine room simulator training aligned with Rightship requirements.
• Course Customization Services Tailor-made training packages developed by IMECC's R&D personnel and specialized instructors to meet specific client requirements, including company-specific cargo handling, management of change, risk assessment, and behavioral competency assessments for individual shipping companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 Filipino seafarers trained (as referenced in case studies section)

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KongsbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for simulation equipment. Kongsberg provides the core simulation technology powering IMECC's world-class simulation centre, including bridge simulators, engine room simulators, and cargo handling simulators.
• TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment accreditation for maritime vocational training programs. TESDA accreditation covers Ships' Catering Services NC I and Ships' Catering NC III (Ships' Cook) qualifications.
• RightShipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRightship is a maritime risk management and vetting organization. IMECC offers dedicated Rightship courses for bulk and container vessels including vetting inspections, risk assessments, and enclosed space entry requirements.
• NAVIOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipping company requiring company-specific training including cargo handling, management of change, risk assessment, and electronic oil record book courses tailored to NAVIOS operations.
• MagsaysayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippine shipping company (Magsaysay) requiring specialized training for SuperEco, Dorian, and Seatrade vessels including advanced tanker simulator and SIRE-related courses.
• Intercrew DynagasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLNG carrier operator requiring specialized simulation training for large LNG carriers in narrow channels, dual fuel steam propulsion, and dual fuel diesel electric engine operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Warsash Maritime Academy (Solent University): UK-based maritime training institution offering STCW courses and advanced simulator-based training across deck, engine, and tanker disciplines. Comparable to IMECC in STCW and advanced simulator curriculum, but with a global student base and university affiliation.
• Maersk Training: Global maritime training provider owned by the Maersk Group, operating multi-country centers with full-mission bridge, engine room, and cargo handling simulators. Comparable to IMECC in offering STCW and specialized simulator training, but at vastly greater scale and with a captive customer base.
• Singapore Maritime Academy: Singapore Polytechnic's maritime training arm offering STCW, simulator, and tanker courses to regional and international seafarers. Comparable to IMECC in simulator-based maritime education, with a broader curriculum and stronger international student pipeline.

Regional players

• STCW Training Institute (Greece): Greek maritime training provider offering STCW, tanker, and ECDIS courses primarily to European merchant marine clients. Comparable to IMECC in STCW and tanker training content, but serving a different seafarer demographic and geography.
• Philippines - Maritime Training Council: Philippine maritime training organization offering STCW and specialized courses to Filipino seafarers. Direct regional peer competing for the same domestic Filipino seafarer training market that IMECC serves.
• Vroon Maritime Training: Netherlands-based maritime training provider affiliated with the Vroon shipping group, offering STCW and competency courses for European crews. Comparable to IMECC in specialized shipping company training, with deeper European customer penetration.

Direct peers

• Norwegian Training Center (Måløy): Norway-based maritime training center using Kongsberg simulation technology for advanced bridge, engine room, and dynamic positioning training. Direct peer to IMECC in Kongsberg-powered simulator training and STCW competency delivery, but serving the European maritime labor market.
• Magsaysay Maritime Training Center: Philippine-based maritime training operation affiliated with the Magsaysay shipping group, offering STCW and competency-based courses to Filipino seafarers. Direct competitor in the Philippine maritime training market and also a current IMECC customer for specialized tanker courses.

Others

• Kongsberg Maritime Simulation: Technology provider whose simulation platform powers IMECC's full mission bridge, engine room, and cargo handling simulators. Comparable as a maritime training ecosystem participant, though Kongsberg supplies the technology rather than competing directly for end-customer training delivery.

Emerging players

• Videotel Marine Training (Kongsberg Digital): Kongsberg Digital-owned maritime e-learning and blended training provider offering STCW and competency courses via online and onboard delivery. Comparable to IMECC in STCW training content but focused on digital delivery rather than physical simulator-based instruction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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