The maritime industry in Nigeria has turned out to be a very important industry due to the country's strategic location in Africa, as well the Her status as an oil producing and exporting nation. Hence, the maritime industry is gaining daily public embrace and recognition.

Interestingly, there are many things to know about the maritime industry particularly in terms of the potentials and opportunities that abound in this industry.

So in today post, we will list out the top 5 or rather the best maritime schools in Lagos, Nigeria. Trust me, you are on the right page for the information you need to kick start your career in the maritime industry.

TOP 5 MARITIME SCHOOLS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA.

To start with, you need quality education and training to have a successful career in the maritime industry in Nigeria.

In Lagos, there are many maritime schools you can apply into, however, we've come with the list of the best 5 which is primarily based on the reviews and recommendations of experts in the maritime industry.

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In no particular order, the best maritime schools in Lagos, Nigeria are as follow:

#1 Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research.
NIOMR was established in 1975 in Victoria Island, Lagos. NIOMR is a prominent training school for maritime professionals. In addition, it is a centre of research. The research departments in the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research include aquaculture, biologicals, oceanography, biotechnology, fisheries resources, product technology, product development, marine geology, marine geophysics, physical oceanography and chemical oceanography.

NIOMR is committed to creating sustainable exploitation of Nigeria’s marine resources by collecting, analyzing and providing scientific data and information for their development into useful scientific products.

#2 Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology
This is another maritime college based in Victoria Island. It was established in Victoria Island in 1969. The college was then known as the Federal School of Fisheries. FCF&MT was initially a vocational institute and was initially called the Federal School of Fisheries; however it was later upgraded to a technological institute. The college has been largely funded by grants from the Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank.

Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology offers part time and professional programmes in marine and oceanography related courses.They also offer the national diploma (ND) and higher national diploma (HND) programmes which have an average duration of 2 years. FSF&MT also offer mandatory courses in safety which lasts from 1-5 days depending on the course..

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#3 Institute of Aviation and Maritime Studies.
This institute was established in 1998 in Ejigbo, Lagos. Having being around for 2 decades, Institute of Aviation and Maritime Studies provides both training and manpower development in the aviation and maritime industries. It has a branch in Abuja. IAMS is committed to providing the adequate education and training needed by maritime professionals.

Candidates for admission must present their WASC, OND, HND, BSc certificate or any equivalent qualification. However if they are unable to meet any of these requirements they may still be considered for admission if they have working experience in the industry.

Institute of Aviation and Maritime Studies offer courses in cargo handling, maritime transport and export and shipping management, port administration and so on.

#4 Crown Maritime Academy
Crown Maritime Academy (CMA) was established in 2011 to provide both vocational and technical education in order to improve the quality of professionals in maritime transport management. This academy is reputed to offers quality education in this field.

This main campus of Crown Maritime Academy (CMA) is located in Ogba, Lagos and the academy’s vision is to be the top class provider of management training in both the maritime industry and the transport industry at large. The Commonwealth of Nations recently recognized CMA as a centre of Excellence.

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Crown Maritime Academy (CMA) works in partnership with other maritime schools as a way of improving the quality and standard of education and training in this field. One of these partnerships exist with the Lagos Aviation and Maritime Business Academy (LAMB). This is an obvious demonstration of CMA intention of providing quality training and education. Some of the maritime courses offered in Crown Maritime Academy (CMA) include maritime transport management, shipping/export management and health, safety and environment.

#5 Certified Institute of Shipping Management
The Certified Institute of Shipping Management is one of the top maritime academies in Lagos; located in Apapa with centers in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Asaba and Warri. The curriculum of the school has been designed to meet industry standards at both local and international levels.

Certified Institute of Shipping Management is located in a serene environment in Lagos island and provides a supportive environment for learning. In addition, the tutors are seasoned professionals in the maritime/shipping industry providing quality education and training in the Maritime field.

CONCLUSION

The maritime industry has for decades grown to provide to the petroleum needs of the country as well as bring cool cash to the pockets.These maritime schools in Lagos, Nigeria offer different courses that are applicable to the maritime industry, however choosing the right school will depend on your personal preferences and area of specialization. So make a decision now to kick start a career in the maritime industry today!