Entry Admission At Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron

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) 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