The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through the Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD), conducted a public consultation on the proposed policies, standards, and guidelines for the National Merchant Marine Aptitude Test (NaMMAT). This event was attended by Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) officials across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Three MHEIs from Region XI participated: DMMA College of Southern Mindanao, Agro-Industrial Foundation College, Inc., and MATS College of Technology, Inc.

The consultation occurred on July 18-19, 2024, at Bayview Park Hotel, Manila.