The history of Maritime Education in Mexico is extensive and rich in tradition. Its origins can be traced back to 1880 when the 'Marine School for the Commerce Navy' was founded in Mazatlan, Sinaloa. This institution, now known as 'Cap. Alt. Antonio Gómez Maqueo,' changed the location of its original facilities and is on the brink of celebrating the 143rd anniversary of its foundation. In 1919, the 'Commerce and Marine School of Veracruz' was inaugurated in the city and port of Veracruz. Similar to the Mazatlan campus, it changed the location of its original facilities and currently bears the name of its founder, 'Cap. Alt. Fernando Siliceo y Torres.' This campus, with a rich tradition, commemorates 104 years of its foundation this year.

To be a leading institution that promotes actions focused on ensuring timely responses to the demand for professional services in accordance with the diverse needs of the national and international maritime and port sector.

The Maritime and Port University of Mexico (UMPM) has the mission of providing specialized education, competency evaluation and certification, as well as inspection services under standards of excellence. These services comply with the applicable legal framework and respond in a timely manner to the diverse needs of the national and international maritime and port sector.