Maritime Academy Oron HND Admission Details Announced, 2023/2024

Maritime Academy, Oron Higher National Diploma (HND) Admission Details, 2023/2024 Session

This is to inform the general public that the management of Maritime University Oron has announced the 2023/2024 HND admission information. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the various Higher National Diploma programmes on offer in Maritime Academy of Nigeria for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

Online registration opens on Wednesday, 26th July 2023, and close on Friday, 22nd September 2023. 
The duration of Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes is two (2) years, divided into four (4) semesters. The following programmes are on offer:

Maritime Academy Oron HND Programmes and Courses

The programmes are listed as follows:

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in:

1. Nautical Science
2. Marine Engineering
3. Maritime Transport and Business Management

Maritime Academy Oron Admission Requirements

MODE OF CORRESPONDENCE

Candidates seeking admission into the Academy must have a functional and accessible electronic mail (e-mail) address and mobile phone number for correspondence. Candidates are not required to present themselves physically except on invitation through the Website Publication and E-mail/text messages.

SSCE/ND REQUIREMENTS

A. Nautical Science
i. Applicants Must possess Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIT passes in subjects which must include.
– Mathematics
– English Language,
– Physics
– Geography,
– and any other related Science subjects obtained in NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS.

ii. Applicants Must possess a National Diploma Certificate in Nautical Science with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or other institutions accredited by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and listed with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Also, candidates must have JAMB Registration number.

iii. Applicants Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of one-year cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

iv. Candidates with PASS at National Diploma level from Maritime Academy of Nigeria must have completed a minimum of two years Post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of two-year cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

B. Marine Engineering
i. Applicants Must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIT passes in subjects which must include:
– Mathematics 
– English Language,
– Physics,
– Chemistry, 
– and any other related Science subjects obtained in NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS

ii. Applicants Must possess a National Diploma Certificate in Marine Engineering with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or other institution accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and listed with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Also, candidates must have JAMB Registration number.

iii Applicant with ND in Boat and Ship Building Technology obtained from Maritime Academy of Nigeria with a CGPA not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) are eligible to apply.

iv. Applicants Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of one-year cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

v. Candidates with PASS at National Diploma level from Maritime Academy of Nigeria must have completed a minimum of two years Post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or must have acquired a minimum of two – years cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

C. Maritime Transport and Business Management
i. Applicants Must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least FIVE CREDIT passes in subjects which must include:
– Mathematics,
– English Language,
– Economics,
– and any two of Geography, Commerce, Government, Financial Accounting and Business Management obtained in NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS.

ii. Applicants Must possess a National Diploma Certificate in Maritime Transport and Business Studies with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.50 (Lower Credit) from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or other institutions accredited by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and listed with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Also, candidates must have JAMB Registration number

iii. Applicants Must have completed a minimum of one-year post-ND Industrial Training 

with evidence or acquired a minimum of one-year cognate work experience in a relevant organization.

iv. Applicants with PASS at National Diploma level from Maritime Academy of Nigeria must have completed a minimum of two years post-ND Industrial Training with evidence or acquired a minimum of two – years cognate work experience in a relevant organisation.

ACADEMY TRANSCRIPT
Academic Transcript of Applicants from other accredited institution must reach the Office of the Coordinator Academic Affairs on or before the Closure of application portal via the email address [email protected].

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL FITNESS

1) Due to the peculiar requirements of the institution and the maritime industry as well as the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) as amended which mandates all Seafarers to be physically and mentally fit to work in the maritime industry, all applicants are expected to be physically and mentally fit to be able to withstand the rigours/challenges of the cadetship training. Consequently, shortlisted candidates will be required to present themselves for physical and medical screening when invited.

2) Candidate must download Medical Examination Form (Form M) from the application portal. This form must be duly completed and signed before uploading on the portal.

3) Candidates are expected to undergo the following medical test at any Government Hospital and upload results on the application portal:

• -PCV
• -VDRL
• -HBV
• -HIV1/2
• -FASTING BLOOD SUGAR (FBS)
• -PT (Pregnancy Test for Females)
• -URINALYSIS
• -GENOTYPE
• -BLOOD GROUP

The medical test must be carried out between 26th July 2023 and 22nd September 2023.
Note: The uploaded medical test results will be subject to further confirmation when invited for screening.

HOW TO APPLY MARITIME ACADEMY HND ADMISSION FORM

The application Form is available online at www.maritimeacademy.gov.ng Eligible candidates should take the following steps to start the registration process:
Click on Admission – HND/ND Registration Portal

• Create an Account
• Log in using your Account Credentials
• Generate RRR
• Select the Mode of Payment of your Choice
• Proceed to the bank of your choice to make payment Via Remita Payment Platform or pay online
• Return to the Academy Portal to complete your Registration.

COMMENCEMENT/CLOSING DATE

Application Portal Opens: 26th July 2023
Applications Portal Closes on: 22nd September 2023.

APPLICATION FEES

Application Form Fee: N20,000.00
Payment Platform: Remita

ENQUIRIES

For enquiries or clarification please chat us via the website www.maritimeacademy.gov.ng or contact 09032552144 / send a mail to [email protected]

ADVISORY:

• All intending Cadets who are financially indebted to the Academy are required to offset the debt before applying.
• Candidates with incomplete registration will be automatically disqualified.
• Only candidates who meet the minimum requirement as stated above will be invited/consider for screening.
• The Academy has zero tolerance for drug abuse, bullying, or any social violence. Please be guided.