About Us

Profile

Strategic Maritime Solutions (SMS) Corp. is a management and technical consulting firm offering specialized training and high-value maritime services. Originally founded in 1999 as AMTEK Consulting, a single proprietorship, SMS Corp. was incorporated on 1 July 2020 in response to the growing demand for more diverse, high-quality maritime solutions, streamlined for excellence, efficiency, and reliability.

Who We Are

SMS Corp. is an independent, non-exclusive consultancy providing tailored solutions for ship managers and marine terminal operators across maritime safety, security, occupational health, and environmental protection. Our advantage lies in our people—recognized industry leaders with decades of practical experience, deep technical expertise, and a proven record of integrity and results. By combining strategic insight with real-world operational capability, we help clients strengthen compliance, elevate performance, and achieve measurable, lasting outcomes.

What We Can Do

Whether navigating maritime safety and environmental compliance, strengthening safety and security management systems, managing risk, conducting marine accident investigations, preparing for SIRE 2.0 or RightShip vetting, or addressing Port State and Flag State challenges, our team delivers the technical expertise and hands-on experience needed for fast, effective solutions that safeguard your operations and your bottom line. We also provide nationwide dry-docking and repair oversight, newbuilding support, hull and machinery surveys, and full superintendency services, wherever and whenever you need them. In addition, we design specialized training courses tailored to your organization’s requirements to support day-to-day operational and regulatory demands.

Mission, Vision, Objectives & Core Values

Mission

TO UNLOCK THE FULL POTENTIAL OF FILIPINO MARITIME PROFESSIONALS BY INSPIRING INNOVATION AND CHAMPIONING TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT DRIVE THE PHILIPPINES TOWARD A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE MARITIME INDUSTRY.

Vision

TO EMERGE AS A DRIVING FORCE IN THE ADVANCEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR NATION'S MARITIME INDUSTRY.

Objectives

  • Empower Filipino maritime professionals to take an active role in maritime development.
  • Contribute to government initiatives on maritime safety, security, health, and environmental protection.
  • Support sustainable growth in the maritime industry through active national participation.

Our Values

  • Quality — Excellence in results and execution.
  • Integrity — Doing what is right for customers and stakeholders.
  • Respect for People — Promoting a culture of mutual respect.
  • Leadership — Leading by example and inspiring others.
  • Collaboration — Valuing teamwork to achieve common goals.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

C/E Marcial Q. C. Amaro III, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Capt. Alfredo V. Vidal Jr., MSc
Vice President
Capt. Christopher S. Del Rosario
Director for Marine Operations
C/E Rogelio G. Ferrer
Director for Technical Operations
Ma. Pretchel D. Sabida
Director for Administration
Capt. Enrico D. Peralta PN (Ret)
Maritime Security Specialist
C/E Edgardo M. Asis
Technical Superintendent
Engr. Ericson P. Ramos
Information Systems and Analytics Specialist
Capt. George Guererro
Compliance and Standards