MAAP Bridging Program

Greetings to all Mechanical Engineering Graduates!

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to take your skills to the next level?

The IMEC Engineering Bridging Program is a two-year fast-track scholarship designed for Mechanical Engineering graduates who are determined to earn their Marine Engineer’s license and build a career on international vessels. 🌍

Our ONLINE EXAMINATION is NOW OPEN for registration!

📌 Registration Period: April 14, 2026 – July 24, 2026
📌 Examination Schedule: April 16, 2026 – July 31, 2026

🔗 Sign up/Register here:
https://imec.peopledynamics.live/imecportal/

Program Structure:

🔹 Stage 1: 10–11 months marine-based training at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP), providing foundational knowledge and practical skills in Marine Engineering
🔹 Stage 2: Minimum 12 months onboard ship training, gaining real-world maritime experience 🚢
🔹 Stage 3: Acquisition of a Marine Engineering License, qualifying graduates to operate and service international vessels

Through hands-on training at MAAP, along with full support from IMEC and its member companies, you will build the skills, confidence, and real-world experience needed to succeed in the maritime industry.

🌊 Start your journey at sea today! ⚓️

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟱 completed the course 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 from January 19 to January 31, 2026; conducted by the AMOSUP Seamen’s Training Center (ASTC).

The IMEC-sponsored students underwent training in Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Fire Prevention and Firefighting (FPFF), Elementary First Aid (EFA), and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) within the academy grounds.

The Basic Training (BT) program provides essential skills and knowledge needed by aspiring seafarers to ensure safety and preparedness while working onboard ships.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗣 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟱

VADM Eduardo Ma. R. Santos, President of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP), warmly welcomed the 15th Batch of the Bridging Program on January 14, 2026.

This batch is composed of 33 Mechanical Engineers—28 males and 5 females—all sponsored by IMEC. The event marked the start of a challenging and rewarding journey for the 15th Batch in preparation for their maritime careers.