Maritime Academy Oron Admission Form 2014-2015 Out: How To Apply
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.
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:
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA in:
- Nautical Science (2years)
- Marine Engineering (2 years)
- Boat/Ship Building Technology (2 years)
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering (2 years)
- Hydrography (2 years)
- Marine Meterology and Oceanography (2 years)
- Hydrology and coastal Resources Management (2 years)
These are two year (4 semesters) courses
of study leading to the award of national Diploma in Nautical Science,
Marine Engineering, Boat/ship Building Technology,
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Hydrography of 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 National Diploma in
Boat/Ship Building Technology can work in ship/boat building can repair
yards, dry docking yards, Marine Engineering workshops and other
relevant establishments. Holders of National Diploma in
Electrical/Electronics Engineering can work in any organization
requiring the services of Electrical/Electronics Technician 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
Meterology 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.
8. Maritime Transport and Business Studies (2 years)
Holder of the National Diploma in
Maritime Transport and Business Studies can take up a career as
supervisors in the operations, administrative, commercial or finance
department 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 establishment
dealing with maritime law and maritime environment protection.
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2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in:
- Nautical Science (2 years)
- Marine Engineering (2 years)
- Maritime Transport & Business Management (2 years)
- Naval Architechture (2 years)
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3. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA in:
- Shipping and Transport Management (1 year)
- Maritime Transport Technology (1 year)
- Maritime Engineering (2 years)
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4. SPECIALIZED SEAMEN TRAINING COURSES
2.0 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A] NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN NAUTICAL SCINCE/MARINE ENGINEERING/BOAT & SHIP BUILDING TECHNOLOGY/ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING/HYDROGRAPHY/MARINE METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY/HYDROLOGY AND COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Applicants must posses the Senior School
Certificate [SCC] or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIT passes in
subjects which must include Mathematics, English Language, Physics and
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 SITTING 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, January 25, 2014 at 09:00 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 Academy’s 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 1A (a-b) and between 16 and 25 years for 1 (A) (C), (D), (e), (f) and (h) 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:
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 ENGINEERINH (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 Architecure as applicable;
ii] possess a National Diploma in
Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or Boat & Sip Building
Technology 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 one
year post-ND Apprenticeship Training or acquired Cognate work experience
in a relevant establishment or organization
d] HIGER 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 recognized 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
Science or Engineering from a recognized 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
recognized University or Polytechnic.
b) 1st Class Maritime 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 SEAFAREERS TRANING COURSES & PREPARATORY/BRIDGING COURSES:
| S/N | PROGRAMME | DURATION (WEEK) | STCW EQUIVALENT | COMMENCEMENT |
| 1 | C.O.C. Preparatory OOW UNILIMITED OOW NCV DECK & ENGINE |
11 | OOW UNILIMITED OOW NCV | JANUARY 5, 2014 |
| 2. | C.O.C. PREPARATORY MASTER/MATE CHIEF/SECOND ENGINEER |
11 | MASTER-NCV MATE – NCV CHIEF ENGINEER NCV |
APRIL 2014 |
| 3. | Associate Certificate in Nautical Science (Inter)Formerly MATE HOME TRADE or CLASS V |
42 | OOW on Vessels <500GT (NCV) Reg. II/3, para. 3 and 4 |
JANUARY 5, 2012 |
| 4. | Associate Certificate in Marine Engineering (Inter)Formerly 3RD CLASS ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE |
38 | Officer of the Watch (OOW), NCV Section A-III/I, para. 9 | JANUARY 5, 2014 |
| 5. | Marine Engineering Assistant (MEA) | 38 | Ratings forming part of an Engineering Watch – Reg III/4 | JANUARY 5, 2014 |
| 6. | Inland Waters Navigation Certificate (Final) [Formerly Rivermaster Preparatory Course]. | 15 | Ratings forming part of a Navigational Watch on Vessels of >500Gt – Reg II/4 | JANUARY 5, 2014 |
| 7. | 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 | 15 | 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 Specialized Seafarers
Training Courses should note that the above courses) in content, name
and requirement) are being streamlined with provisions of the STCW
Convention. For more details on these and the Mandatory Courses
candidates or interested 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 XAMINATION CENTRE
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, Habour road, Port Harcourt Rivers State
g. YOLA: General Murtala Mohammed College Yola
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.maritimeacademyportal.org
- Click on Application to apply for e.g National Diploma, PG Diploma, HND and Basic Safety & Special Course.
- Enter your PIN and SERIAL NO
- Click “Proceed”
- Fill 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 300 px height, must be JPEG (jpg). Photo and not more than 20 KB
- Closing date for submission of application forms online is January 13, 2014
Further details on all courses on offer are contained in the Academic Brochure.
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