Aspiring seafarers in Goa can now sign up for updated entry level training programs and avail of internation ally recognis ed certificate courses order to make them job ready for the shipping industry at the.newly instituted Verna-based Kamaxi iMaritime Academy (KMA),the state’s newest maritime academy dedicated to preparing students fof f on shore and offshore p positions i the industry.
The comprehensive onsite short-term courses are approved by the Directorate G eneral of Shipping, India,in The setting up of the K MA by the Kamaxi Group, comes at a time when there is a growing need for young talent to adapt to the evolving needs of the global shipping
industry, which is shifting towards decarbonisation andd digitalisation. Ass the maritime sector faces a significant shortage of skilled labour, the academy offers a range
Of comprehensive short-term courses designed to equip aspiring maritime professionals with the necessary skills to thrive in this dynamic industry
Manoj Kumar5 Pandey, Principal
Kamaxi Maritimez Academy, highlighted the critical t timing Of the academy’s launch, noting the current shortage, of certified entry
level professionals in the industry. “With the maritime sector facing unprecedented changes, it’s essential for job seekers to update their skills to remain relevant. Our
academy is dedicated to delivering world-class compact training that prepares students for both onshore and offshore positions, equipping them with the knowledge
and expertise required to navigate the complexities of modern shipping practices,
Our academy, our facilities and our teachers wilbe the first glimpse and taste of life at sea for these youngster s aiming for a life and a career on the high seas* he said.
The newly established aca demy operates under the Kamaxi Group, a leader in hospitality training, recruitment,and skiling. This ensures that KMA graduates meet the highest standards of training. rea dy to ta ckle the challenges of the maritime ind ustry.
The Verna-based academy adds to the maritime ed ucational landscape in Goa, which already hosts institutions like the NUSI Maritime Academy, In stitute of Maritime Studies and the SeaScan Maritime Institute, among others.
KMA’s state-of-the-art facilities, including a dvanced classrooms, a computer lab, an updated library. and a comprehen sive assessment centre, provide students with a cutting-edge learning environment. The a cademy’s curriculum is meticulously designed to address contemporary industry practices, ensuring that gradu ates are well-prepared to secure employment and excel in their maritime careers.
Among the courses offered by KMA are the Basic STCWS Safety Training Course, which meets the mandatory r requirements for seafarers’ familiarisation, safety
training, and instruction as per the STCW Code; Security Training for Seafarers with Designat ed Security Duties (STSDSD), providing essential knowledge for seafarers
involved in Ship Security Plans (SSP); Refresher courses in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (RFPFF) and Personal Survival Techniques (RPST), ensuring that
seafarers meet: thel latest safety standards; and ad combined 6 asic STCW Safety Training and Security Training (BST+STSDSD) course that covers essential safety
and security duties.
Admissions are now open to students who have cle ared their Class 10 exams and meet the required criteria for their respective programs. Interested candidates can
apply for these short-term courses through the academy’s official website at www.kamaximaritime.com.
