Nelson Mejia attended the National Reintegration Center for OFWs-Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines (NRCO-ISP) Business Plan Competition. The nationwide competition was open to active seafarers preferably those who were planning to retire from sea life and interested to venture into entrepreneurship; and inactive seafarers who have been in the Philippines for not more than five years and interested to venture into entrepreneurship.

The Business Plan Competition of NRCO in partnership with the Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines was launched in 2015 and aims to encourage more seafarers and their families to start into social entrepreneurship and at the same time support the growth of jobs in their hometowns.

Nelson Mejia Jr. presented his proposal entitled, “Metro Cebu Express: A Water Bus Liner Service,” which aims to ease the difficulties faced by the riding public due to traffic congestion in the city.

Mejia, who represented Central Visayas, bested nine other contestants during the national competition and he was awarded the trophy for best business plan. With the use of water vessels, Meija proposed to ferry passengers from Pier 3 in Cebu City to Talisay City and vice versa. He said he will launch the design of the vessel by the first week of December.

Nelson Mejia Jr. completed a Doctorate program with us at AIU in Maritime Affairs. We are very proud of your achievements Nelson, and we hope that you continue with your success. Congratulations in behalf of your University, AIU.