John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Arevalo, Inc

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has deferred the implementation of the National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT) for Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027 and directed maritime schools to admit students without requiring the aptitude test as part of the enrollment process.

The directive was issued through MARINA Advisory No. 2026-34, citing the need for a comprehensive review of the test's implementation following concerns raised by stakeholders.

The decision is anchored on Republic Act No. 12021, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), which transferred jurisdiction over maritime education and training (MET) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to the maritime agency.

In connection with MARINA Advisory No. 2025-39, which provides the transitory guidelines for the transfer of maritime education functions to MARINA, the Agency is set to assume full responsibility for the administration of the NaMMAT beginning AY 2026-2027. As preparation to assume full responsibility for the aptitude test, the MARINA recognized the need to further assess its implementation following concerns and feedback raised by various stakeholders.

With the deferment, all Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) are directed to admit and enroll incoming students and transferees without requiring NaMMAT results. Instead, maritime schools may continue to use their own institutional admission or entrance examinations for student screening and selection.

The MARINA also encouraged MHEIs to strengthen their admission processes to ensure that they remain aligned with program requirements and applicable national and international standards for maritime education.

The Authority emphasized that the temporary measure is intended to support a smooth transition of maritime education functions while safeguarding opportunities for students who wish to pursue maritime careers.

The MARINA remains committed to enhancing the quality of maritime education and training in the country, and will issue further guidance upon completion of the review.

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Please be guided on the schedule of Picture and Signature Taking for your School ID at the Information Technology (IT) Department.

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Please arrive on time and be ready for your ID processing.

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