Our History

ISNTC, a member of the Hartmann Group, started as an in-house training center dedicated to train Filipino seafarers serving the Hartmann Fleet. Today, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, it now accepts trainees/seafarers from other companies all over the Philippines.

1999
ISNTC was established as an in-house training center for Filipino seafarers serving the Hartmann Fleet. The center was located in Don Bosco compound in Tondo, Manila. Capt. Antonio Palenzuela serves as its first President and Training Director.
2000 Graduation of the first batch of the ISNTC Pre-Sea Cadetship Program.
2004 ISNTC moved to its new location in Malate, Manila.
2008
ISNTC gained ISO 9001 certification from Germanischer Lloyd.

Capt. Teodoro Moro replaced Capt. Palenzuela as the new President and Training Director of ISNTC.
2012 Inauguration of Engineering and Culinary Center Building (Practical Site 2)
2013 Mr. Giovanni Tuapin and Capt. Robert De Jose appointed as the new ISNTC President and Training Director respectively.
2014 Completion and inauguration of Ship Crane facility at Practical Site 3.
2015 Completion and inauguration of Engine Workshop facility at Practical Site 3.
2016 ISNTC became a member of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI)
2019
ISNTC celebrates its 20th Founding Anniversary.
2022
Dr. Jeff Rex Calambuhay was appointed as the new ISNTC President.

ISNTC certified by Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as an Accredited Maritime Training Institution. The certification is valid for 10 years.