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Developing maritime training
Commenting on the cooperation between the Academy and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in maritime education and training, Dr. Captain Ahmed Youssef, Associate Dean of the Maritime Transport Technology College, AASTS clarified: “Maritime education is different from other theoretical specializations as it totally depends on the practical aspect. This is the biggest challenge several maritime academies around the globe face considering the high costs of training vessels. This agreement is especially valuable as the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will provide full support to facilitate the training of our students on ships operating in the UAE. This will give the Academy a competitive edge, making our national graduates better qualified as they will be equipped with hands-on experience of working on ships of various types and sizes.”
Apart from its other achievements, AASTS is also known for having the highest percentage of female students among maritime academies in the Middle East and North Africa. Enrolled female students account for more than 43 percent of the total number of students. This supports the UAE’s strategy to empower women in the maritime sector, and benefit from their capabilities and creativity to further develop this sector. The need for women’s empowerment is emphasized in the agreement too and is a topmost priority for the Ministry.
