Institute of maritime studies
Introduction
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.
Prof Abu-kasim Adamu
Vice Chancellor
Vision
IBBU Institute of Maritime Studies has a vision to be a career oriented and globally recognized centre of excellence in maritime education.
Mission
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).
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
Learning for service.
Our focus is on students.