Parties to create, market, and conduct courses and programmes
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Columbia Ship Management (CSM) for the development of training programmes, as well as the provision of consultancy services focused on the applications of alternative fuels, efficiency enhancement and Artificial Intelligence within maritime operations.
Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime education facility will work closely with CSM to devise, market, and conduct courses and programmes for both students and trainers.
“In addition to conventional training, our collaboration with Columbia Ship Management aims to educate the next generation of seafarers and port operators on the immense benefits associated with Artificial Intelligence and innovation,” remarked Capt. Maktoum Al Houqani, Head of Maritime Cluster, ADP.
“Our advanced eLearning platform coupled with the work of our Performance Optimisation Control Room and software development teams will help to achieve these goals for the benefit of our partners and the seafarers in the region and globally,” commented Mark O’Neil, CEO, CSM.
Under the directives of the MoU agreement, ADMA and CSM are also expected to collaborate on joint research projects dedicated to the development of innovative and ground-breaking maritime technologies of the future.
