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Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the only specialised maritime training facility in Abu Dhabi, recently received a significant boost with an official visit by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, who reviewed the educational facilities and services. He was briefed on the Academy’s eight core maritime training and qualification programmes, which combine theoretical with practical onboard ship training and advanced simulation systems.
The visit highlighted ADMA’s strategic role in supporting the maritime sector and further enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy, particularly in maritime shipping and logistics, by equipping the sector with top-tier talent, expertise, and advanced technological innovations and smart solutions.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, which is the parent of ADMA, said: “The visit of His Highness is a milestone in its journey, from a maritime training centre to a leading educational hub, offering academic programmes, advisory services, research and specialised maritime training. We remain committed to our mission of graduating promising national talents, who will continue to chart the future of the maritime sector, across the UAE, and the wider region.”
AD Ports Group established ADMA to support the maritime sector with highly qualified personnel and further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for maritime education, training, research and innovation.
The academy delivers academic and training programmes designed to prepare both national and international talent for careers in the maritime sector. Key disciplines include shipping and maritime operations, marine engineering technology, marine engineering, electro-marine engineering, maritime supply management, and supply and shipping management, in addition to senior officer and senior engineer programmes.
ADMA also provides a wide range of technical and corporate training courses tailored to meet the diverse needs of the maritime sector. Technical courses cover simulation systems, supply chain management, and short maritime courses. Corporate courses cover human resources, customised corporate development programmes, project and risk management, and financial and accounting training.
In addition to its educational mandate, the academy is actively involved in maritime research and development, offering practical solutions such as intelligent business monitoring systems, smart security systems, and smart vessel technologies.
ADMA holds seven patents registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. These include AI systems that predict earthquakes by monitoring marine life, and analyses satellite data to detect carbon emissions; a portable AI-enabled drone detector with a 5km range, and another AI-based system that monitors concentration levels and psychological stress among trainees.
