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ICS accredits Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy as International Teaching Centre (ITC)

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) is proud to announce that its long-standing partner, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), has been officially accredited as an International Teaching Centre (ITC).

This recognition follows a comprehensive audit led by Krishnan Subramaniam FICS, Vice Chairman of ICS, and Ali Canani FICS, Chairman of the ICS Middle East Branch. The achievement marks a significant milestone for ADMA, solidifying its role as a hub for professional maritime education in the Middle East region.

"The ADMA team is fully deserving of this recognition," said Krishnan Subramaniam FICS. "Their dedication to quality education and professional development in the maritime sector has been evident throughout our long-standing partnership. We are excited about the new opportunities this accreditation will unlock across the Middle East maritime network."

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy - Press release

Figure 1 (above) Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) audit visit by ICS.

Strengthening Global Maritime Education

ICS supports a global community of students through its extensive branch network, Recognised Partners and International Teaching Centres, spanning key maritime centres around the world. With ADMA's addition, the UAE now joins this prestigious list of fully-accredited centres, further expanding access to ICS's globally respected curriculum.

Capt. Muhammad Khurshid Khalid FICS, Director of Logistics & Survey at ADMA, expressed his pride:
"This accreditation represents a significant milestone for me as well as for Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy.  It is a testament to our commitment to excellence in training and education and demonstrates our capability to deliver high-calibre education in line with global standards.

"We are excited to continue working with the ICS team to develop and deliver programmes that make a meaningful impact in the field of maritime education. This accreditation will enable us to expand our offerings, enhance our reputation and provide students with valuable opportunities for growth and development."

Local Impact, Global Standards

The Logistics & Survey Department at ADMA, led by Capt. Khalid FICS, has played a central role in building the relationship with ICS. Over the past five years, the department has regularly delivered ICS-accredited programmes, including the Foundation and Advanced Diplomas.

To date, 63 Emiratis have completed the ICS Foundation Diploma, four have attained the Advanced Diploma and one candidate has achieved full ICS Membership (MICS). Over the past three years, ADMA has consistently delivered outstanding results in the ICS Foundation Diploma examinations.

Ali Canani FICS, welcomed ADMA to the global ITC family and emphasised the region's growing role in international shipping. "The accreditation of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy as an ICS International Teaching Centre marks a strong step forward in reinforcing the Institute's presence across the Middle East. Their record of student success and high-quality facilities reflects the calibre of partners driving maritime excellence in the region. This development highlights the growing role of professional education in supporting the sector's long-term progress. As ICS Middle East Branch, we look forward to working closely with ADMA in the years ahead to further strengthen maritime capability across the region."

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2. Hasna International Maritime Journal:  Schiffsmakler-Institution ICS: Neues "Lehrzentrum" in Abu Dhabi

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4. Ship Management International:  Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers accredits Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy as International Teaching Centre - SMI DIGITAL

5. Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International:  ADMA recognised as international teaching centre | Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International

6. The Maritime Standard (TMS):  Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy gains teaching accreditation

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About the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is the only internationally recognised professional body in the commercial maritime arena representing shipbrokers, ship managers, agents, and all members of the shipping industry worldwide. Founded in 1911 and awarded a Royal Charter in 1920, it boasts 27 branches in key locations worldwide with over 3,000 individual Fellows and Members. The Institute sets and examines the syllabus for membership, providing the shipping industry with a constant stream of highly qualified professionals. Members of the Institute are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards across the shipping industry and, as part of a professional body, and enjoy the benefits of an enhanced career in the shipping industry.

65/66 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1EB +44 (0) 20 7357 9722, education@ics.org.uk | /

About Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA)

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) is a premier initiative by Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPG) for the advancement of maritime industry in the United Arab Emirates.  Under the dynamic leadership of its President, Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, ADMA provides world-class maritime education and training for the next generation of maritime industry leaders in the UAE and the region. ADMA is the region's first one-stop shop for all types of supply chain training, academics, consultancy, research, and development. It is a one-of-a-kind center of excellence dedicated to developing world-class national, regional, and international cadres. The faculty and support staff, with internationally recognized qualifications, certifications, experience, and competencies bring their extensive industry experience and technical expertise to the classrooms, workshops, and the simulator areas.

Dedicated to excellence, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy places emphasis on maritime knowledge dissemination by delivering academic programmes, training programmes and quality courses of the highest standard which are accredited locally and internationally. The training programmes offered by Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) are accredited locally with the Ministry of Education (MoE) UAE, the local Classification Society Tasneef-RINA & the Federal Maritime Authority (FMA) UAE. ADMA courses are also internationally accredited with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) U.K, Lloyds Register (LR), the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) International U.K, and the Maritime Training Academy (MTA) U.K. These courses attract school leavers and professionals into the maritime sectors that are pivotal to Abu Dhabi Ports Cluster's plan to position Abu Dhabi as a global maritime hub.

https://www.admacademy.ae/

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