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𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On May 12, 2026, The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) proudly celebrates its recognition in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), ranking 356th among the Top 500 public and private higher education institutions worldwide.

Among Philippine higher education institutions, MAAP ranked 100th. In Central Luzon (Region III), MAAP placed 15th and stands as the only maritime school from the region included in the prestigious Top 500 list. MAAP also ranked 9th among maritime schools in the Philippines.

This global recognition highlights MAAP’s commitment to innovation, excellence, digital transformation, sustainability, and future-ready maritime education. The Academy was recognized in 5 WURI categories:
✔ A2. Student Mobility and Openness: 32nd place
✔ A4. Entrepreneurial Culture & Eco System: 60th place
✔ B3. Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management: 72nd place
✔ B7. Cost-Benefit Management: 36th place
✔ C3. Curricular Innovation for Future-Readiness: 92nd place

These achievements reflect MAAP’s continuing pursuit of globally relevant, innovative, and transformative maritime education aligned with international standards and sustainable development goals.

MAAP extends its gratitude to its faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and stakeholders for their dedication and support, which made this achievement possible. Together, MAAP continues to steer toward excellence and global impact.

For more information, please visit the MAAP website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Em68UyEvCZQXQJtFAqeiJHJwYgp-gBJ4/view?usp=drive_link

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐎𝐏/𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙊𝙋/𝙍𝘼𝙈𝙋.

MARINO PH | Vice Admiral Santos Highlights Human Factor in Maritime Training

Vice Admiral Eduardo Ma. R. Santos, representing the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP), emphasized the importance of the human factor in maritime education during the SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum 2026.

He highlighted simulator-based training using realistic scenarios to improve crew performance and better prepare cadets for real-life situations at sea. Continuous upgrades in training equipment were also noted.

Santos underscored that while technology continues to advance, effective ship operations still depend on the competence, mindset, and readiness of seafarers, with safety culture remaining a key priority.