To provide dynamic and relevant educational programs by offering courses which address industry-specific concerns in order to ensure the primacy of the Filipino seafaring leader in the world maritime industry.
CEC envisions itself to be a leading maritime innovative education center for the fully employed learner seeking to become a professional maritime manager and business leader for the country and the world.
CEC is committed to manage a quality education and training environment addressing specific concerns responsive to the development needs of the local and global maritime industry.
In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education act of 1994", and by the virtue of Commission en Banc (CEB) Resolution No. 006-2017, the Government Authority is granted to Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) to operate the BS Marine Engineering (BSMarE) Bridging Program for BSME, BSEE and BSECE, effective January 10, 2017.