Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport, Maritime education center in Alexandria, Egypt.
The Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport is a higher education institution in Alexandria specializing in maritime training. The campus includes technical laboratories, simulation centers, and a dedicated harbor for practical exercises at sea.
The academy was established following negotiations within the Arab League to improve maritime education across the region. Funding from international development programs enabled construction of the first facilities in the early 1970s.
The institution uses English as its primary teaching language and prepares graduates for international maritime certifications. Students from African and Arab countries train alongside local participants using the same modern facilities.
The main campus sits along the Mediterranean coastline and is accessible by public transport from central Alexandria. Visitors should note that many areas are restricted to enrolled students only.
A graduate from this institution became the first female captain in Egypt and now works as an instructor aboard the academy training ship. The vessel named Aida IV serves as a floating learning platform for future officers.
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