Over 2,000 trainees participated in maritime training programs during the first half of 2026. These programs were implemented by the Transport General Authority (TGA) to develop maritime sector skills and professional readiness.
According to SPA, the TGA approved more than 60 specialized programs to qualify national skills according to sector requirements. During the same period, the authority validated over 2,300 maritime training certificates and recognized 2,442 foreign maritime competency certificates across various grades and specialties based on international regulations.
The TGA issued 215 qualification certificates through the Logisti platform and organized more than 84 maritime competency exam sessions in maritime engineering and navigation. These initiatives aim to prepare personnel for efficient ship operation and exploitation while promoting international standards for maritime safety, security, and marine environment protection, aligned with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
How many trainees and programs did the TGA manage in early 2026? In the first half of 2026, more than 2,000 trainees benefited from maritime training programs implemented by the Transport General Authority (TGA). To support the qualification of national skills and meet sector requirements, the authority approved more than 60 specialized programs designed to enhance professional readiness and develop skills within the maritime sector.
What certifications were processed by the TGA during this period? The TGA validated more than 2,300 maritime training certificates and recognized 2,442 foreign maritime competency certificates. These certifications covered various specialties and grades in accordance with international regulations. Additionally, the authority issued 215 qualification certificates specifically through the Logisti platform.
What other activities did the TGA conduct to ensure maritime competency? The TGA organized more than 84 maritime competency exam sessions focusing on the fields of maritime engineering and navigation. These efforts are part of a broader goal to ensure efficient ship operation and exploitation while adhering to international standards for maritime security, safety, and the protection of the marine environment.