MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA, ORON Established
by Decree No. 16 of 1988 (Now Cap. 217 Laws of the
Federation of Nigeria 1990) ADMISSION 2014/2015
SESSION Applications are invited from suitably
qualified candidates for admission into the various
programmes on offer in the Maritime Academy of
Nigeria, Oron for the 2014/2015 Academic Session. 1.0
Programmes: The following programmes are tenable
during the 2014/2015 Session: [A] NATIONAL
DIPLOMA in: a] Nautical Science (2 Years) b] Marine
Engineering (2 Years) c] Boat/Ship Building
Technology (2 Years) d] Electrical/Electronics
Engineering (2 Years) e] Hydrography (2 Years) f]
Marine Meteorology and Oceanography (2 Years) g]
Hydrology and Coastal Resources Management (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
Hydrography 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 the
deck or in the engine room department of a ship as
applicable. Holders of the National Diploma in Boat/
Ship Building Technology can work in ship/boat
building and repair yards, dry-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 Marine
Meteorology and Oceanography can work in Port
Meteorology offices or in oil companies. Holders of
National Diploma in Hydrology and Coastal Resources
Management can work in Coastal and recreational
facilities, in environmental protection agency or in oil
companies. h] 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 in: (a) Nautical Science (2 Years) (b) Marine
Engineering (2 Years) (c) Maritime Transport &
Business Management (2 Years) (d) Naval Architecture
(2 Years)
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[C] POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA in (a) Shipping and
Transport Management (1 Year) (b) Maritime
Transport Technology (1 Year) (c) Maritime
Engineering (2 years)
[E] 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/MARINE METEOROLOGY AND
OCEONOGRAPHY/HYDROLOGY AND COASTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. Applicants must posses
the Senior School Certificate [SSC] 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: a]
Success in the competitive Entrance Examination
which comes up on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at
0900 hours at the centres indicated below (See
Section 4.1). b] Success in the Oral/Written Interview
following the Entrance Examination. c] Passing the
medical and physical fitness examinations and eye-
sight test to be conducted by the Academy’s Medical
Doctor. d] 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 1A (a-b) and between16 and 25 years for 1 (A) (c),
(d), (e), (f) (g) and (h) by the date of commencement
of the session for which they are applying for
admission. e] 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:- i]
Conformity with the prescribed age limit; ii]
Possession of the requisite credit passes in the
relevant subjects at Senior School Certificate level; iii]
Medical and physical fitness; and iv] 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:
i] satisfy all the requirements for admission into the
National Diploma Programme in Nautical Science,
Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture as
applicable; ii] possess a National Diploma in Nautical
Science, Marine Engineering or Boat & Ship Building
Technology from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria,
Oron or from a recognised institution, with a
Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50
(Lower Credit); and
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iii] have undergone a minimum of one year Post-ND
Apprenticeship Training or acquired Cognate Work
Experience in a relevant establishment or
organization. d] HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN
MARITIME TRANSPORT & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Candidates must: i] satisfy all the requirements for
admission into the National Diploma in Maritime
Transport and Business Studies Programme; ii]
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 iii] 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) a) Applicants must possess a good Honours
Degree (B.Sc.) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Business or Social Science from a recognised
University or Polytechnic. b) Membership of relevant
Professional body will be an added advantage. c)
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) a)
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. b) Membership of relevant Professional
body will be an added advantage. c) 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 (Two Years) a) Applicants must
possess a good Honours Degree or a Higher National
Diploma (HND) in Engineering from a recognised
University or Polytechnic. b) 1st Class Marine
Engineering Certificate (Foreign going). c) Candidates
with qualifications equivalent to (a) above may be
considered for admission based on maturity and
length of service in the Maritime industry. d)
Membership of relevant professional body will be an
added advantage. IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 SEAFARERS TRAINING
COURSES & PREPARATORY/BRIDGING COURSES: S/N
PROGRAMME DURATION (WEEKS) STCW EQUIVALENT
COMMENCEMENT 1 C. O. C. Preparatory OOW
UNLIMITED OOW NCV DECK & ENGINE 11 OOW
UNLIMITED OOW NCV JANUARY 5, 2014 2 C. O. C.
PREPARATORY MASTER/MATE CHIEF/SECOND
ENGINEER 11 MASTER – NCV MATE – NCV CHIEF
ENGINEER NCV SECOND ENGINEER NCV APRIL 2014
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3 Associate Certificate in Nautical Science (Inter)
Formerly MATE HOME TRADE or CLASS V
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OOW on Vessels <500GT (NCV) Reg. II/3, para. 3 and 4
JANUARY 5, 2014
4 Associate Certificate in Marine Engineering (Inter)
Formerly 3RD CLASS ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE
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Officer of the Watch (OOW), NCV Section A-III/I, p ara.
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JANUARY 5, 2014
5 Marine Engineering Assistant (MEA)
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Ratings forming part of an Engineering Watch – Reg.
III/4
JANUARY 5, 2014
6 Inland Waters Navigation Certificate (Final)
[Formerly Rivermaster Preparatory Course].
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Ratings forming part of a Navigational Watch on
Vessels of >500GT -Reg. II/4
JANUARY 5, 2014
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Inland Waters Navigation Certificate – (Basic).
Formerly Quartermaster Preparatory Course
15
Ordinary Ratings on Ships <500GT (NCV)
JANUARY 5, 2014
8 Inland Waters Engineering Certificate [Formerly
Motorman Preparatory Course]
12
Ordinary Ratings
JANUARY 5, 2014
9 Pre-Sea General Purpose Ratings Course
11
Ordinary Ratings
MAY 2014 2ND SEM.,
10 General Purpose Ratings Course
11
Ordinary Ratings
JANUARY 5, 2014
11 Basic Nautical Knowledge Certificate [Able Seaman/
EDH Preparatory Course] Coxswain
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Will be examined under national certification system
i.e. non-convention vessel classification
JANUARY 5, 2014
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 Seafarers Training Courses should
note that the above courses (in content, name and
requirements) are being streamlined with the
provisions of the STCW Convention. For more 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 Saturday January 25, 2014.
4.1 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION CENTRES a] ORON:
Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State
b] LAGOS: Federal College of Fisheries and Marine
Technology, Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.
c] KADUNA: Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna d]
ABUJA: Government Secondary School, Festival Road,
Garki, Abuja. e] ENUGU: Government Technical
College, Near Polo Park, Enugu. f] PORT HARCOURT:
Stella Maris Secondary School, Harbour Road, Port
Harcourt, Rivers State g) YOLA: General Murtala
Mohammed College, Yola.
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4.2 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 N10,000.00 only for all courses. Log
on to the Maritime Academy Portal www.maritimeaca
demyportal.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 requirement (a) Scanned
Passport (250px width x 300ph height, must be JPEG
(jpg). Photo and not more than 20 KB. . Closing date
for submission of application forms online is January
13, 2014.