Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
DURATION:
4 Years
CREDITS:
150
CAMPUS:
V
DOWN PAYMENT:
P1,500
FORMAT:
Hybrid
ENROLLMENT:
Ongoing
DURATION:
4 Years
CREDITS:
150
CAMPUS:
V
DOWN PAYMENT:
P1,500
FORMAT:
Hybrid
ENROLLMENT:
Ongoing
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) is a professional program focused on the study of navigation, cargo handling and stowage, and the safe operation of ships. It also emphasizes the care and management of people onboard at the operational level. The program consists of three years of academic study, followed by a one-year cadetship onboard a vessel, providing hands-on training and real-world maritime experience.
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Why Take Marine Transportation at OLFU?
Why Take Marine Transportation at OLFU?
One of the few Maritime Schools with its own marine vessel, the M/V Prestige One
Offers facilities and equipment that are of international standards such as: RADAR/ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid), ECDIS, GMDSS simulators, Full Mission Bridge Simulator, Mini Bridge Simulator, Seamanship Laboratory, Trim and Stability Trainer, boiler systems, auxiliary machineries, and engine room simulators
Recognized by the CHED/MARINA (Maritime Industry Authority)
Level III Accreditation for BS in Marine Transportation given by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)
Member of the Board of Trustees, Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI)—with OLFU President, Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez, elected as the Vice President for PAMI NCR and South Luzon sectors
OLFU Facilities
Career Opportunities
Global Maritime Industry (Ship Building and Repair, Ship Operations and Management, Port Operations and Management, etc.)
Merchant Marine Profession
Commercial and Industrial Establishments
Government Service (Philippine Navy, Philippine Marines, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority, etc.)
Merchant Marine Profession
Maritime Education and Training
Commercial and Industrial Establishments
Government Service (Philippine Navy, Philippine Marines, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority, etc.)
Maritime Education and Training
A shortage of 39,100 officers in 2026 alone and an estimated need for 113,735 additional officers and 42, 375 ratings (non-officers) by 2030.
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