Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP), the master developer, operator and manager of the emirate’s commercial and community ports as well as the Khalifa Industrial Zone, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jaheziya to introduce a range of maritime training courses and programmes.
The deal was signed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, and Jamal Mohamed Al Shamsi, managing director of Jaheziya, at ADP headquarters.
The agreement is structured to initiate cooperation between the two companies to work on strategies and introduce a range of courses as well as attracting students and interested parties to enrol in them, said a statement from ADP.
To facilitate the achievement of this joint initiative and realise its goals, ADP and Jaheziya will work closely together and actively offer each other advice to maintain a smooth and practical partnership, it said.
Following the signing, Al Shamisi said: Our strategic partnership with Jaheziya is in line with our organisations objectives to form strong productive collaborations with prime entities in the UAE.
Jaheziya has rightfully established itself as a trusted and recognised centre of excellence, offering flexibility to meet all training needs. To ensure a seamless and sustainable success of this partnership, we will deliver all the maritime theory and practical courses, and provide all necessary experienced teaching staff to facilitate these courses.
Recognised and endorsed internationally, and delivered by accredited instructors, courses cover a wide range of vital maritime subjects, such as Musaffah Channel Familiarisation Course, IMO Model Course 1.27 for ECDIS, IMO Model Course 1.07 for Radar/ARPA Operational Level, and the mandatory course for seafarers Human Element, Leadership and Management Course (HELM), mandated by the Manila amendment to STCW.
Currently students from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India, Iraq and the UAE all receive training from ADP Maritime Training Centre.
Jamal Mohamed Al Shamsi, managing director, Jaheziya, said: Our company is keen to be a partner with Abu Dhabi Ports in this venture to attract, engage and train students on theoretical and practical maritime courses. In order to achieve our common goal, Jaheziya will make all facilities available to Abu Dhabi Ports to enhance their training proposition and add value to the development of the students from a practical perspective.