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Institute of Maritime Studies

Introduction/Background

The Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS), Lapai is an institute of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) established in September 2013. Its establishment was based on the approval of the National Assembly in 2012 under the auspices of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (N1MASA) which provided the institute the necessary facility and funding for its sound foundation, take-off and sustainability.
Niger State has the longest inland waterway in” Nigeria with the main River Niger feeding the Delta region and coastal areas, which constitute the major maritime area of the country. Given its central location in Nigeria, Niger State is poised to become the hub for Inland Waterway Port and Maritime activities while serving the socio-economic needs of the Northern hinterland of the country.
It is also important to note that IBBU is the only tertiary institution closest to the proposed Inland Port at Baro in Niger State; giving the university the most strategic location advantage for housing any form of capacity development and professional training programmes of inland waterway maritime studies in Nigeria. In pursuance of this goal, the institute has designed academic and professional programmes tailored to meet the yearning capacity gap in the maritime industry.

Mandate

The mandate of the institute of maritime studies, Lapai is to contribute to the production of high quality future national and global maritime professionals through maritime education training and research.

vision

IBBU Institute of Maritime Studies has a vision to be a career oriented and globally recognized centre of excellence in maritime education.

mission

To produce highly qualified and versatile world class Maritime Professionals for national and international competitiveness.

Objectives

– To provide consultancy services in various maritime sector (Security Assessment and Security Plans – Port Architecture, etc.)
– Provide training programmes for conversion of graduates of other disciplines to maritime studies.
– Provide training for manpower development in the various fields of maritime industry.
– Provide specialized programmes to address problems of manpower shortage within the need of maritime sector in the context of national development.
– Engage in partnership and affiliation with maritime industries/universities in the field of maritime studies.
– Provide an avenue for enhanced synergy between academic and research endeavours in maritime studies.
– Encourage the acquisition of research-oriented knowledge, through partnerships with industries and maritime academies and universities reputable in the field of maritime studies.
– Provide refresher courses for personnel of maritime sector and related agencies.

Programme Structure

The Institute offers programme and short time mandatory courses in the following
maritime fields of study:
i. Postgraduate Diploma programme (Part time) in Maritime Studies with options in;
(a) Maritime Management and Administration
(b) Maritime Environmental Health and Safety
Duration: Two Semesters
ii. Diploma in Transport and Logistics
Duration: Four Semesters
iii. Mandatory Certificate programmes in maritime studies which comprise the following four courses: –
(a) Personal Survival Techniques,
(b) Elementary First Aid,
(c) Basic Fire Prevention and Firefighting,
(d) Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

 

iv. Maritime Safety awareness courses:
(a) Personal Survival and First Aid.
(b) Code International Ship and Port facility Security (ISPS) Code.
(c) Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).

Prof Abu-kasim Adamu

The Vice Chancellor

Target Students / Trainees

1. Secondary school leavers seeking careers in maritime sector.
2. Prospective Managers, Managerial Trainees and Personnel in maritime sector seeking career development
3. Unskilled local habitants in maritime business environment i.e. local boat operators, fishermen and artisans.
4. University graduates seeking career in maritime sector.
5. New Entrants to the Port and Shipping Industry.
6. Shipping Agents, Freight, Cargo and Logistics Service Providers in shipping industry.
7. Government Staff, Regulators and Planners in maritime Sector.
8. Ship Managers, Yacht Managers and Support Personnel seeking to develop their knowledge.
9. Seafarers preparing for future career paths.

10. Marine Operations Personnel seeking career development
11. Business Development Managers, Commercial Managers and Quality Assurance Personnel in maritime sector.
12. Personnel involved in Maritime Trading, Distribution and Logistics
13. Suppliers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Customs Officers, Export Managers and retailers working in Maritime Supply Chain.
14. Maritime Professionals seeking to study Marine Safety and Security Management and Administration.
15. Port Security Guards, Supervisors, Port Husbandry, Radio Operators, and Cleaners for immediate manpower need at Baro port

Option (A): Maritime Environment, Health & Safety

Register all core courses and any 2 credit units from the recommended electives.

Core Courses: Register all.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
PMS 711Introduction to Maritime & Shipping Sector2
PMS 713Research Methods in Maritime Studies2
PMS 715Operations Research in Maritime Studies2
PMS 717Introduction to Maritime Economics2
PMS 719Study Trip1
MEH 721Introduction to Maritime Environmental Protection and Administration2
Total 11
Electives: Register 2 Units Only
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
MMA 723Introduction to Transport Logistics & Intermediaries in Shipping2
MMA 721Principles of Port Operations Maritime Management and Administration2
Total Units 13
    

Option (B): Maritime Management & Administration

Register all core courses and any 2 credit units from the recommended electives.

Core Courses: Register all.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
PMS 711Introduction to Maritime & Shipping Sector2
PMS 713Research Methods in Maritime Studies2
PMS 715Operations Research in Maritime Studies2
PMS 717Introduction to Maritime Economics2
PMS 719Study Trip1
MMA 721Principles of Port Operations Maritime Management and Administration2
Total 11
Electives: Register 2 Units Only
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
MMA 723Introduction to Transport Logistics & Intermediaries in Shipping2
MMA 725Introduction to Maritime Technology and Innovations2
Total Units 13

second semester

Option (A): Maritime Environment, Health & Safety Register all core courses and any 2 credit units from the recommended electives.

Core Courses: Register all.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
PMS 712Maritime Security Safety and Survival3
PMS 714Maritime Information & Communication Technology2
PMS 716Human Resource Management in Maritime Sector2
PMS 718Maritime Insurance & Risk Management2
PMS 720Research Project4
MEH 722Maritime Pollution, Health & Safety2
Total 15
Electives: Register 2 Units Only
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
MMA 714Inter-modal Transport2
MMA 722Shipping Management & Finance2
Total Units 17

Option (B): Maritime Management & Administration

Register all core courses and any 2 credit units from the recommended electives.

Core Courses: Register all.
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
PMS 712Maritime Security Safety and Survival3
PMS 714Maritime Information & Communication Technology2
PMS 716Human Resource Management in Maritime Sector2
PMS 718Maritime Insurance & Risk Management2
PMS 720Research Project4
MMA 722Shipping Management & Finance2
Total 15
Electives: Register 2 Units Only

 Electives: Register 2 Units Only 

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
MMA 712Ship Brokering & Chartering2
MMA 714Inter modal Transport2
Total Units 17

Total Credit Units for the Session = Total Credit Units for First and Second Semesters (13 + 17 =30) 30 Units