Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the various programmes on offer in the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron for the 2013 Session beginning from June 23, 2013
1.0 Programmes
The following programmes are tenable during the 2013 Session:
(A) National Diploma in:
(a) Nautical Science (2 Years)
(b) Marine Engineering (2 Years)
(c) float/Ship Building Technology (2 Years)
(d) Electric ronics Engineering (2 Years)
(e) Hydrography (2Years)
(f) Meteorology and Oceanography (2 Years)
These are two-year (4-Semesters) courses of study leading to the award of the National Diploma in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Boat/Ship Building Technology, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Hrdrography or Meteorology and Oceanography as applicable. Holders of the National Diploma in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering can take up a career ashore or as sea-going merchant navy officers on ship/boat building and. repair yards, thy-docking yards, marine engineering workshops and other relevant establishments. Holders of the National Diploma. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering can work in any organisation requiring the services of Electrical/Electronics Technicians or Engineers, Holders of National Diploma in Hydrography can Work as a marine surveyors or where hydrographic Maps are produced. Holders of National Diploma in Meteorology and Oceanography can work in Port, Meteorology offices or in oil companies.
(g) Maritime Transport and Business Studies (2 Years)
Holders of the National Diploma in Maritime Transport and Business Studies can take up a career as Supervisors in the operations, administrative, commercial or finance departments of maritime establishments, shipping companies. shipping agencies, ports, oil companies, off-shore oil support companies, manufacturing companies, and organizations dealing with import and export of goods and marine insurance. They can also work in establishments dealing with maritime law and marine environment protection.
(B) Higher National Diploma
(a) Nautical Science(2 Years)
(b) Marine Engineering( 2 Years)
(c) Maritime Transport & Business Management (2 Years)
(d) Naval Architecture (2 Years)
(C) Post Graduate Diploma in
(a) Shipping and Transport Management(1 Year)
(b) Maritime Transport Technology(1 Year)
(e) Maritime Engineering (2 years)
(D) Specialised Seamen Training Courses
2.0 Admission Requirements
A) National Diploma(ND) in nautical Science/ marine Engineering/ Boat & Ship Building Technology/ Electrical Electronics Engineering/Hydrography/ Meteorology and Oceonography
Applicants must possess the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent with at least five credit passes in subjects which must include Mathematics, English language Physics, and any two of Geography, Technical Drawing, General Science, and Chemistry, obtained at not more than two sittings.
B) National Diploma (ND) in Maritime Transport & Business Studies
Applicants must possess at least FIVE CREDIT passes at NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS of the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent . The subjects must include English Language Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and any two of the following: Geography, Government and Book-Keeping.
Other Requirements for admission into all National Diploma programmes include:
Success in the competitive Entrance Examination which comes up on Saturday, NOVEMBER 24,2012 at 0900 hours at the centres indicated below (See Section 4.1)
Success in the Oral/Written Interview following the Entrance Examination.
Passing the medical and physical fitness examinations and eye-sight test to be conducted by the Academics Medical Doctor.
Applicants must be single and remain single throughout the duration of the programme at the Academy and be between the ages of 16 and 21 years for 1 (A)(c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) by the date of commencement of the session for which they are applying for admission.
Applicants awaiting result of the SSCE or its equivalent need not apply.
Note: Candidates are not required to bring recommendation letters from referees.
Admission will be based strictly on:
Conformity with the prescribed age limit
Possession of the requisite credit passes in the relevant subjects at Senior School Certificate level;
Medical and physical fitness, and
Performance in the competitive Entrance Examination and subsequent written/oral interview
(B) Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes
a) Nautical Science (2 Years)
b) Marine Engineering(2 Years)
c) Naval Architecture (2 Years)
Candidates Must
Satisfy all the requirements for admission into the National Diploma Programme in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture as applicable;
possess a National Diploma in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or Boat & Ship Building Technology from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron or from are cognised institution, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit); and
Have undergone a minimum of one year Post-ND Apprenticeship Training or acquired Cognate Work Experience in a relevant establishment or organization.
Higher National Diploma(HND) in Maritime Transport & Business Management
Cadidates must:
satisfy all the requirements for admission into the National Diploma in Maritime Transport and Business Studies Propamme,
possess the National Diploma in Maritime Transport and Business Studies from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron or from a recognized institution, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) and
Have undergone a minimum of 12 months (One-year) Post-ND industrial attachment for cognate work experience in a relevant establishment or company
(C) Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
Admission Requirements
1. PGD Shipping and Transport Management(one year)
Applicants must possess a good honours Degree (B.Sc.) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business or Social Sciences from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
Membership of relevant Professional body will be an added advantage.
Candidates with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be considered for admission based on maturity and length of service in the maritime industry.
2. PGD Maritime Transport Technology(one year)
Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in the Physical Sciences or Engineering from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
Membership of relevant Professional body will be an added advantage.
Candidates with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be considered for admission based on maturity and length of service in the maritime industry
3. PGD Maritime Engineering
Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering from a recognised University or Polytechnic.
1st Class Marine Engineering Certificate (Foreign going).
Candidates with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be considered for admission based on maturity and length of service in the Maritime industry.
Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Important Notice All candidates for the HND and PGD programmes must
Request the schools they attended to send the Transcripts of their Academic Records to the Academy under confidential cover
3.0 Specialised Seaman Training Course & Preparatory/ Bridging Courses
Programme/ Duration(weeks)/ STCW Equivalent/ Commencement
(1) C. O. C Preparatory, OOW Unlimited, OOW NCV, Deck & Engine/ 11weeks/ OOW Unlimited, OOW NCV/ January 2, 2013
(2) C.O.C Preparatory, Master/Mate, Chief/Secomd Engineer/ 11weeks/ master- NCV, mate- NCV, Chief Engineer NCV, Second Engineer NCV/ April 2013
(3) Asociate Certificate in Nautical Science(inter), Formally Mate Home Trade or Class V/ 42weeks/ OOW on Vessels 500GT(NCV) Reg II/3, para 3 & 4/ January 2, 2013
(4) Associate certificate in Marine Engineering(inter), Formally 3rd class Engineering Certificate/ 38weeks/ Officer of the Watch(OOW). NCV Section A-III/I. para 9/ January 2, 2013
(5) Marine Engineering Assistant(MEA)/ 38weeks/ Rating forming part of an Engineering. watch Reg III/4/ January 2, 2013
(6) Inland Waters Navigation Certificate(Final). Formally River Master Preparatory Course/ 15weeks/ Rating forming part of a Navigational watch on vessels of 500GT Reg II/4/ January 2, 2013
(7) Inland Waters Navigation Certificate-(Basic) . Formally Quatermaster Preparatory course/ 15weeks/ Ordinary Rating on Ship 500 GT(NCV)/ January 2, 2013
(8) Inland Waters Navigation Certificate- . Formally Motorman course/ 12weeks/ Ordinary Ratings / January 2, 2013
(9) Pre sea general Purpose Rating Course/ 11weeks/ Ordinary Ratings/ May 2013 2nd sem
(10) General Purpose Rating Course/ 11weeks/ Ordinary Ratings/ January 2, 2013
(11) Basic Nautical Knowlege Certificate(Able Seaman/EDH Preparatory Course). Coxawain/ 15weeks/ Will be examined under national certification system ie. non conventional vessel classification/ January 2, 2013
Please note that each course duration includes training on the mandatory basic safety courses in accordance with the provisions of the STCW convention
Candidates for the Specialised Seamen Training Courses should note that the above courses (in content, name and requirements) are being streamlined with the provisions of the STCW Convention. For mote details on these and the Mandatory Courses, candidates or interested seafarers should contact the Academy.
4.0 Entrance Examination
There will be an Entrance Examination into all National Diploma (ND) Programmes on NOVEMBER 24, 2012.
4.1 Entrance Examination Centres
ORON Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron Akwa Ibom State
LAGOS: Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos,
KADUNA: Nigeria Defence Academy. Kaduna
ABUJA: Government Secondary School, Festival Road, Garki, Abuja.
ENUGU: Government Technical College, Near Polo Park, Enugu.
PORT HARCOURT: Stella Maris Secondary School, Harbour Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
YOLA: General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola.
Application Closing Date
12 November, 2012.
Method of Application (Online Application Only)
All Applicants should visit any branch of Spring Bank Plc (now Enterprise Bank Ltd) or any Commercial Bank to purchase Maritime Application PIN and SERIAL No at the cost of N2,500.00 only for all courses
Log on to the Maritime Academy Portal www.maritimeacademyportal.org
Click on Application to applied for e g National Diploma, PG Diploma, HND and Basic Safety& Special Courses
Enter your PIN and SERIAL NO.
Click “Proceed”.
Fill the online application.
Click “Save and Continue” to temporarily save your application and update later OR Click”Save and Complete” to finally complete your application.
Print your Application confirmation page after completing your application.
Admission Application Required
Scanned Passport (2S0px width x 300px height must be JPEG (jpg), Photo and not more than 20KB.
Abuja:
Ibrahirn Abacha Estate,
No. P3, Biskra Street Abuja.
Lagos:
Outer Marina,
C. M S. Bus Stop, Lagos
For further technical issue please contact Portal Companys number on online forms: 08069411210, 08035443425
for further details on all courser on offer an contained in the Academic Brochure Call: 08035516904 08034094232, 08023039310, 0802335041, 08065804403,08072097864, 087-775303 or any of our Liaison Office at the following addresses:
Dr. D.J. Essien - For Registrar