Even as uncertainties still surround its existence as Nigeria’s only government – owned maritime academy, the Maritime Academy of Nigeria of Nigeria (MAN) in Oron, Akwa Ibom state has released its 2012 admission list.
Details of the prospective candidates that were made available to our correspondent indicate that a total of 450 cadets are expected to arrive at the Oron institution on April 15, to commence registration by the following day, while lectures are expected to commence on April 17.
Two weeks after organising a successful training on ‘’Anatomy of marine survey practice” leading manpower development institution in the Nigerian sport system; Port and Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria [POTEMAN] has conducted yet another two- day manpower development programme; tagged Advanced Marine Survey Practice.
According to the academy, the training programme was designed for stakeholders in the maritime sector in order to upgrade their ability and knowledge to meet international standards.
In a bid to improve efficiency and build up the profession of clearing and freight forwarding, the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA) is making final preparations to open own institute. The institute, which would initially offer one-year certificate level training, would commence in mid-next month, according to TAFFA.
TAFFA president Stephen Ngatunga said the students would need to have passed their Ordinary Level of Secondary Education Certificates to qualify for a place at the institute, adding that the aim is to overcome the shortage of qualified personnel in the field.
"We want to impart knowledge of clearing and freight forwarding to young people, the field is important for the development of the nation," said Mr Ngatunga.
He called on qualifying interested young Tanzanians to apply, whereby they can fill online forms through TAFFA website or they can obtain the physical forms from the TAFFA offices located in the Clock Tower building in Dar es Salaam. The institute, which is located in Dar es Salaam, would enroll 70 students in its first intake, but as years pass by, the number would keep increasing and even studies advanced to the diploma and higher levels.
Recently, the Association awarded best Clearing and Freight Forwarding student from the institute of Tax Administration as among the measures to encourage people to pursue the course.
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria [CRFFN] has finally inducted about 4000 freight forwarders at a ceremony that was attended by leaders of the profession from across associations.
Speaking at the event, Registrar of CRFFN, Mr, Mike Jukwe said that the Act that established CRFFN makes it clear that only those that are inducted will be allowed to practice the profession.
Jukwe said that the profession has, by the induction, joined other professional bodies that share common goals in other to achieve a particular objective so as to move the country forward.
THE Philippines is to shut down several maritime training bodies to avert a European Union threat to derecognise new certificates issued in the country. The government has already shut down three such establishments and a leading agent placing Filipino nationals with European shipowners.
The European Union ruling on Filipino Seafarers to come out next month, and about five months after the first set of schools were shut down on government orders.
After four weeks of vacation by students and staff of Stars Maritime Academy, activities commenced last week at the schools facilities located in Itele, Ogun state.
The private maritime institution ended its last session on the 22nd of December 2012 with a graduation party and passing- out- parade at the school’s permanent site.
The school runs programmes in Shipping management, nautical science and marine engineering for individuals who wish to pick up a career in the maritime sector.
Head of Shipping Management, Mr. Chris Sadoh, disclosed to Shipping Position Daily that admission is already on.
In furtherance of its mandate of empowering individuals and organization in the maritime industry, Port and Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria [POTEMAN] last week organised a one day training programme tagged ‘’Anatomy of Marine Survey Practice’’
The programme was aimed at exposing participants to port activities relating to global practice and to create understanding of marine survey practice.
The intensive training programme had 10 papers presented by veterans from the maritime industry. It also drew participants from the public and private sector.
Registrar of the Academy, Dr Babatunde Samuel told Shipping Position Daily that the idea of the programme came when the Academy understood that marine survey is important to the day- to- day running of the maritime industry.
The European Union is set to conduct an audit on the state of the Philippine maritime education system, the results of which may prove to be either a boon or bane for Filipino seafarers.
EU Ambassador to the Philippines Guy Ledoux said representatives from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), an agency attached to the EU, would undertake the audit in the first quarter of 2012.
EMSA last year raised some concerns to the Philippine government regarding the quality of maritime schools in the country.
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria [CRFFN] has concluded its maiden edition of the much-expected Training of the Trainers [TOT] programme in Lagos.
The training programme which was handled by world-acclaimed international consultant and Master Trainer for the TOT Programme for more than 50 countries, Mr Thomas Sim drew participants from the nation’s six geo-political zones.
A total of 25 participants who will form the nucleus of the Nigerian trainers were drawn from: the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, [South East] Federal University of Technology, Yola, [North East], Benue State University [North Central], Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria [North West], Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron [South South] and Redeemer’s University, Mowe [South West], training institutions, industry practitioners and the regulatory agency [CRFFN].
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) in Oron Akwa Ibom State five months ago got a new rector, Mr. Joshua Okpo, a director in the Ministry of Transport who was seconded from the Ministry to pilot the affairs of the academy in acting capacity. And since his appointment to the academy five months ago, Okpo has embarked on the renovations of facilities at the 32-year old institution with a view to raising its standards. He recently conducted maritime journalist on a tour to witness the new face of the academy, according to Okpo, these developments are sequel to the academy’s transformation to a degree awarding institution.
The Philippines is continuing its policy to close what it judges to be substandard maritime courses following a negative assessment by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). EMSA’s audit of the country’s training facilities uncovered major deficiencies and non-compliance in maritime education and training.
The clampdown is being orchestrated through the Commission on Higher Education (Ched), which recently controversially closed down two maritime courses offered at the Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI), a major supplier of seafarers.
PMI had reportedly been highlighted by the EMSA audit.
The Philippines is continuing its policy to close what it judges to be substandard maritime courses following a negative assessment by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). EMSA’s audit of the country’s training facilities uncovered major deficiencies and non-compliance in maritime education and training.
The clampdown is being orchestrated through the Commission on Higher Education (Ched), which recently controversially closed down two maritime courses offered at the Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI), a major supplier of seafarers.
PMI had reportedly been highlighted by the EMSA audit.
Bermuda triangle happens to be one of the most mysterious places on this planet. It is more due to the inexplicable outcomes that make it a highly studied and yet enigmatic component of earth’s surface. Over the centuries, a large number of ships have been reported to have mysteriously disappeared in region lying between Bermuda, Florida and Puerto Rico.
As the year is gradually running to an end , a total of 320 students of Stars Maritime Academy are set to commence the 2011 ‘voyage’ examinations from three departments of the school.
Head of Department, Shipping Management, Mr Chris Sadoh disclosed this to Shipping Position Weekly, last week in Lagos.
With the on going development of the Free Trade Zone in the six geopolitical zones of the country, chairman of the Port Consultative Council [PCC], Otunba Kunle Folarin has predicted better days ahead for students of maritime institutions as well as a good time for practitioners in the country.
With the assistance of Safmarine, 16 young Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) cadets are moving a step closer to realising their dreams of following a career in the maritime industry.
The cadets, who are all from disadvantaged backgrounds, have flown to Europe and the Far East where for the next five months they will serve on Safmarine ships around the world. The intensive training programme on board Safmarine ships will give the cadets practical training towards their ambitions of becoming tug masters, harbour pilots and chief marine engineering officers.
A maritime training institution; Port and Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria [POTEMAN] has successfully graduated a total of 58 students for year 2011. The students were unveiled at the 3rd year graduation ceremony of the academy which held in Lagos last week.
The 58 students graduated from various department; 10 students graduated from preliminary professional innovation programme ,13 graduated from professional innovation diploma,18 graduated from professional innovation joint Higher Diploma while 27 students graduated from executive professional innovation post graduate diploma.
A manpower development outfit; Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Training Centre has been commissioned in Port Harcourt, Rivers state at a grand event which attracted commendations from several maritime industry stakeholders for its contributions to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
The event which took place recently at the
Centre’s permanent site at Km4 along East/West Road in Port Harcourt attracted dignitaries from NIMASA, Nigeria Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport, Navy and several others in the private sector of the maritime industry,
Speaking at the occasion,
A manpower development outfit; Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Training Centre has been commissioned in Port Harcourt, Rivers state at a grand event which attracted commendations from several maritime industry stakeholders for its contributions to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
The event which took place recently at the
Centre’s permanent site at Km4 along East/West Road in Port Harcourt attracted dignitaries from NIMASA, Nigeria Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport, Navy and several others in the private sector of the maritime industry,
Speaking at the occasion,
Shipwrecks are important discoveries. Over countless centuries, there have been many ships that have fallen prey to accidents – natural as well as caused by human interference. In this article we take you through the pages of history to find some of precious maritime treasures that have been lying at the ocean’s floor. The following are the top 10 most famous shipwrecks in the world.
The Titanic:
The Titanic was the largest cruise ship of its time. The Titanic was built in Ireland at the Harland and Wolff shipyard.
In its bid to ensure that international maritime standards are met by Nigerian seafarers; a manpower development institution, Coastal Maritime Academy has held a week- long training programme for young and able Nigerians who aspire to work on board vessels.
Shipping Position Weekly correspondent gathered that the programme which was practical and theory- based comprised of courses, such as: as basic fire prevention, fire fighting and safety, personal survivor and sea technique was observed at the Apapa club swimming pool and the Sea school in Apapa.
Maneuvering a ship is not an easy task. A ship pilot along with the captain plays a vital role in handling the ship while entering or leaving ports. Right from the time ship gets prepared to leave on her journey to the time it is finally anchored to the shore, the pilot of a ship has to look into a number of things to ensure smooth sailing.
It takes a lot of skills, several maneuvering tactics and some good experience before a ship pilot or captain can even begin to get comfortable with ship piloting. Some of the challenges faced by them during ship maneuvering are mentioned here.
The first Civilian Military Governor of Old Rivers State, and now the Tradition Ruler of Twon Brass in Bayelsa State HRH Alfred Dieta – Spiff has applauded the landmark achievements recorded by Charkin Maritime Safety Centre, particularly their new training complex in Port Harcourt, describing it as spectacular.
Spiff was speaking recently at a warm reception accorded to him by the Management of Charkin Maritime Safety Training Centre, during a facility tour to show him round their new Centre ahead of the launching of the complex.
The Port and Terminal Management Academy of Nigeria (POTEMAN) has advised the federal government to concentrate its efforts into the development of manpower in the marine survey and cargo inspection practice in Nigeria.
While speaking at its recently concluded national conference on “Marine Survey and Cargo Inspection Practice in Nigeria: Challenges and Responsibilities” the Registrar of POTEMAN, Dr. Babatunde Samuel said that there is need to empower the practitioners of cargo inspection and marine survey with the right skill as well as the required intelligence because according to him, this will have a rippled effect on the overall growth of the maritime sector.
When one uses any mode of transport, accidents are bound to happen. Accidents occur because of negligent mistakes but the effects of the same are lasting and lingering. There have emerged and are emerging so many accident cases, that it has become to keep track of them.
Road accidents, rail accidents and aircraft crash landings are accidents that everyone today has become accustomed hearing about. In a similar manner, even maritime accidents occur, casualties are caused and damages have to be borne.
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