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By Kodjo Adams / Emmanuel
Tood, GNA
Accra, April 4, GNA – Regional Maritime Management
The University (RMU) has appealed to the International Maritime Organization for
help the University acquire a training ship and a full mission bridge
simulator to expose students to practical work.
The training ship will provide the opportunity to acquire the required skills
sea time after their undergraduate programs to allow them to continue the
certificate of proficiency course.
Professor Elvis Nyarko, Vice Chancellor of the University, made the
Call on Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary General of the International Maritime Committee
Organization, during his visit to the University on Wednesday.
Mr. Lim inspected a guard of honor consisting of 96 men and visited the premises of the University.
facilities to become familiar with the operation of the school.
The Vice Chancellor said that the University in collaboration with Bernhard
Shulte Shipping Management provided training aboard the school's ships.
cadet, adding that there were about 400 students aboard their ships everywhere
the world.
By the end of the 1970s, IMO had put in place a system providing continuous
maritime personnel well trained and qualified to operate the regional trader
fishing fleets in the region, with the aim of supporting the development of the
maritime sector of West and Central Africa.
Professor Nyarko stated that IMO provided badistance through the United Nations.
Development Program to launch the process of regionalization of the
maritime education and training institutions of West and Central Africa.
Acting RMU contributions, the Vice Chancellor said that the
The university is the first tertiary institution of choice in the advanced maritime field.
education and training, research and consultancy in West and Central Africa
Region.
He added that the University offered specialized training programs to
Ghana Marine as well as safety courses for the offshore oil and gas industry and
aeronautical industries.
"The University is a member of the International Association of Maritime Associations
Universities and actively involved in its research and promotion activities
development of the blue ocean economy in member countries, "he added.
Mr Lim expressed the IMO's commitment to support and adapt global standards.
for safety and environmental protection, safety and efficiency for shipping
and the maritime sector, and also provide an equal playing field for all
Member States.
He congratulated the government for its planned strategy to develop the
University to comply with international standards.
Mr. Titus Glover, Deputy Minister of Transport, reaffirmed
the government's commitment to working with IMO to ensure effective management
implementation of the instruments of the organization.
He said the government was determined to stay abad of developments in
maritime sector and to ensure that Ghana's seafarers remain relevant in
the blue economy of the ocean.
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