VMA Global College, formerly Visayan Maritime Academy, was founded in 1974 by the late Ambassador Roberto S. Benedicto which earned a well-deserved reputation for its quality Maritime Education until in May 1986 when it closed due to management decision.

In SY 1987-88 the school re-opened under the management of Asian Mari-Tech Development Corporation (AMTDC) with a 10-year lease-purchase agreement.

In December 1988, it was adjudged as one of the top ten maritime schools per survey conducted by the Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) and the Maritime Industry (MARINA). In June 1996, Asian Mari-Tech Dev't Corp. (AMTDC) acquired the properties of then Visayan Maritime Academy. with its growth brought about by scholarship programs, international linkages for more training and job placements and offerings of more non-maritime courses, the school was renamed VMA Global College.

AWARDS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1989 - Adjudged as one of the Top Ten Maritime Schools in the Philippines by joint
team of PAMI &MARINA
* Midpn Ramil Infante won as National Model Cadet;
* Midpn Tito Espartero won as First Runner Up in the National Model
Cadet Selection
1992 - Established VMA Training Center, the only maritime training center in
Negros Island
* Given endorsement by TESDA to operate the Basic Merchant Marine
Course (BMMC)
1994 - VMA Training Center was accredited by the Maritime Training Council
1995 - Changes the name from Basic Merchant Marine Course (BMMC) to
Seafarers Rating Course (SRC)

1998 - Certified by the American Bureau of Shipping to have fully complied to
the Certification Requirements of ISO 9002
1999 - Included in the CHED List of IMO-Compliant Schools
2001 - Mini Hotel inaugurated included on the CHED LIST of STCW- compliant
maritime school in BSMT & BSMARE here in Region VI
* Changes the name from Seafarers Rating Course (SRC) to Seafarer
Catering/ Stewarding Course (SC/SC)
2002 - Launches its Disaster Preparedness Program at VMATC
* creating Civic Action Group for Emergency Response Services
(CAGERS) as a core group for VMA Global College Community
Extension Services Programs
* Chosen by the Job Corp. Program of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
* Certified by DNV to have fully complied to the Certification Requirements
of ISO 9001:2000
2004 - HRM/Tourism Program for International Practicum in Singapore.
Accreditation given by SSM Maritime Services, Inc.
* Launching of six (6) months Family Health Care Giver Program at VMATC.
2005 - Selected as One of the 15 Preferred Maritime Schools by the Philippine
Seafarers Promotion Council (PSPC)). From survey financed by the Phil-
Japan Manning Consultative Council (PJMCC)
* Accredited VMAGC as the Training Provided by PQTVET
* Orientation of Administration Accreditation of school as Training provider Seminar/training and accreditation of Assessors.
* Global Call Center Education Program. Information Technology
Education and B.S. in Commerce initial batches
* Model Cadets Regional Level
- Mdmn. Gioven M. Calsado - 1st Runner up, Deck
- Mdmn. Raffy A. Doroteo - 1st Runner up, Engine
* Most Outstanding Maritime Educator, National Level -
2/M Gilbert V. Juesna
* July 07, 2005 - Official endorsement of Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co.,
(Gen. Set Engine)
* Launching of the German-supported SMEDSEP (Small and Medium
Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program) for
tourism-focused training programs and business services with VMAGC
as one of the training providers.
2006 - Change of Name Visayan Maritime Academy to VMA Global College per
SEC approval
* DNV (Det Norske Veritas) implementation audit of VMA's and VMA
Training Center's Academy's Management System in compliance with
the Rules for Maritime Academies resulting to successful presentation
and documentation.
* CHED Commission in Banc approved VMA's accreditation for CHED
Bridging Program.
February 25, 2006 - Accredited by CHED to offer Bridging Program
March 23, 2006 - Accreditation of VMA Global College by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
April 01, 2006 - Accreditation by Dream Search International as provider/ implementor of Student Exchange Work & Travel program in U.S.A.
February 24, 2007 - VMA Cadets placed number 3 overall among PAMI member
schools nationwide which took the Phil-Japan Manning Consultative
Council's examination.