Maritime is a technical school that borders on the study of all areas of maritime transportation and related technologies.
This Academic institution prepares students for careers as merchant marine officers and in other maritime professions.
Maritime academies are entirely different from conventional colleges in the sense that they offer intensive courses rather than academic degrees.
Maritime Academy in Nigeria teaches students all they need to know about the sea, especially in relation to seaborne trade or naval matters which ranges from different courses in which they offer in the school. This article will focus on listing the maritime academies in Nigeria.
1. DELTA STATE SCHOOL OF MARINE TECHNOLOGY
Delta State School of Marine Technology is the best in Maritime Studies. It presents plenty of opportunities to engage students with real-life practicals.
Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu is situated by River, presenting the students with a good site and atmosphere for academic activities.
The reputation for teaching remains reputable. DESOMATECH is a great school with sound academic Personnel. This academic institution offers a plethora of courses which are marine engineering, oil and gas engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, ship and boat building engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering (water and transportation optional), and computer engineering.
This school has many other courses that allow for alternatives for the students.
2. GLOBAL MARITIME ACADEMY NIGERIA
Global Maritime Academy is an Institute of Maritime Studies/Management Technology that provides training for individuals that desires to enter the vibrant world of Shipping.
Global Maritime Academy was created as a result of the need for super-quality and affordable education in Management/Maritime Studies.
This school offers academic programs and courses for both full-time and part-time students. Courses with National Diploma which includes shipping management (Full time/part-time program), also security management and technology, marine engineering department, and maritime transport.
The campus is located at Agbowhiame in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State.
3. CERTIFIED INSTITUTE OF SHIPPING OF NIGERIA
This institution focuses on training experts in shipping management and the College of maritime technologies. The school is on the list of accredited maritime schools.
However, the Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria was a direct answer to the call by shipping technocrats, manufacturers, importers and exporters, bankers, insurance houses, academics and researchers, and many others for a much organized professional body to promote and regulate the shipping industry.
4. FEDERAL COLLEGE OF FISHERIES & MARINE TECHNOLOGY
The Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology is a higher education institute situated in Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria.
This mono technic was approved by the National Board for Technical Education. The College was first recognized as the Federal School of Fisheries, founded in 1969 as a vocational training institute for people in-shore fishing fleets.
They offers courses in marine engineering, horticulture, fisheries technology, general science, nautical science, and many more.
5. MARINE ACADEMY OF NIGERIA ORON
Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron was founded in the year 1979. Built by the federal government in 1979. It was recognized as the Nautical College of Nigeria.
This academic institution provides the merchant Navy, the maritime industry, and as well allied industries, qualitative education, and training that is in line with up-to-date technology, thus, meets national and international standards and satisfies end-user expectations.
Again, this reputable school offers ND, HND, and Postgraduate studies. It is one of the best in Nigeria.
They run ND (National Diploma) in maritime transport and business studies and a postgraduate diploma in maritime transport technology. The school is located in Akwa-Ibom state.
6. MERCHANT NAVY MARITIME ACADEMY (MNMA)
The Merchant Navy Maritime Academy was registered as a Private commercial venture under the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and it was registered with the Ministry of Education in Ogun State, Nigeria.
However, this is a private maritime school. They offer maritime education programs/courses in the 3 major departments: Shipping Management, Nautical Science, and Marine Engineering. It is situated in the Ogun Waterside, Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.
7. STARS MARITIME ACADEMY (SMA) LAGOS
SMA is among the best maritime education in Nigeria. It is well fortified with qualified tutors in all disciplines within the maritime industry that can produce graduates capable of self-employment comparable to global standards.
This school offers a wide range of courses to facilitate the needs for the maritime academy. The institution also offers short courses in shipping practice, cargo handling/management, and maritime administration.
8. AFRICAN MARITIME ACADEMY
African Maritime Academy is a merchant navy training institution with a community-based secondary school located in Alimosho, Lagos.
The African Maritime Academy secondary school was established with the sole aim of spreading goodwill in the academy’s host community.
This school was established primarily to elevate the youths of the country in learning different skills which will aid them to be ready for their future career, and as much as possible better their lives through seaborne academic courses.
The school is situated in Oyo state, which has available courses to offer all its students.
9. CROWN MARITIME ACADEMY
Crown Maritime Academy offers recognized educational qualifications and as well provides academic and professional training programs in the fields of maritime transport management, administration and resources.
Crown Maritime Academy is among the Merchant Navy institution focusing on the reinvention of the human capacity for Nigeria’s maritime macro-economy in areas such as Air Transport Studies, Water Transport Studies, and Land Transport Studies.
10. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SCHOOL
International Maritime Academy is a Maritime Training Provider and is well renowned for advanced training courses based on distance learning.
International Maritime School is among the best maritime training academy in Lagos that helps to promote the maritime industry and transport industry at large. The school is located at 15B Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria
11. ROYAL MARITIME ACADEMY
Royal Maritime Academy is among the recognized institution that offers a range of courses in maritime-related field, such as: Health, Safety and Environment, Aviation Studies, General Management, Air–Ticketing.
Royal Maritime Academy nurtures the skills and potentials of Nigerian youths through quality training for self-development and worthy employment in the maritime industry. This school is situated at Hill Crest Estate, Odomu Area, Iseyin, Oyo Nigeria.
12. SEA WAVE MARITIME ACADEMY
Sea Wave Maritime Academy located in the city of Asaba Delta state, offers standard quality training in maritime, maritime engineering, seafarers, and other related courses.
This institution has well-trained personnel they are entirely giving their to see that sound knowledge is imparted to the student in maritime fields.
13. SOUTHERN MARITIME ACADEMY
Southern Maritime Academy is a marine navy institute that tilts towards training professional sailors and seafarers in the maritime industry. This school is located at Uwheru, Ughelli -Port Harcourt Road, Ughelli North LGA, Delta Nigeria. The institution ha done a great deal of job in upping the academic standard to see that it meets with the global standard.
CONCLUSION
Nigeria as a nation has painstakingly worked hard to see that maritime institutions in Nigeria is up to global standard. However, this is good news for individuals who want to venture into that career line. With the establishment of these maritime academic institutions, I believe we no longer need to travel far for studies.
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