Training held in cooperation with the Australian Maritime College
Abu Dhabi Ports announced today the graduation of the first batch of trainees on Vocational Education Training (VET) Master & Skipper up to 35 metres near coastal. The training course was held at Abu Dhabi Maritime Training Centre, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, in cooperation with Australian Maritime Academy (AMC) and was approved by the UAE Federal Transport Authority (FTA), and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
The 37-week training course saw the participation of nine students. The training encompassed six weeks of theoretical and practical training, two weeks of assessments and 26 weeks practical training on board of vessels as well as two weeks of assessing task books and oral examinations.
The ceremony also saw the graduation of a VET Master & Skipper of 24 metres near coastal. The 32-week training course (theory, practical on board of commercial vessels and assessments) involved safety courses and other approved maritime courses.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Captain Mohamed Al Shamisi, the CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, Dr. Nasser Mansoori, Senior Training Manager, and senior managers and staff from FTA, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Ports, Unity Education and Training Institute, AMC teaching staff and AMSA examiners.
“The first of its kind in the region offering high end and special courses, Abu Dhabi Ports Maritime Training Centre plays a pivotal role in boosting and promoting the capabilities and expertise of the UAE National wishing to pursue their career in the maritime sector,” asserted Captain Al Shamisi.
Abu Dhabi Ports Maritime Training Centre is a path-breaking initiative by Abu Dhabi Ports to help invigorate the future of the maritime industry by developing skilled cadres with world-class maritime education and training in the UAE and the region.
