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Transport General Authority trains 2,000 maritime students

Transport General Authority trains 2,000 maritime students

More than 2,000 students benefited from maritime training programs implemented by the Transport General Authority during the first half of 2026.

According to SPA, the Authority approved over 60 specialized training programs to improve skill levels and professional quality within the maritime transport sector.

During the same period, the Authority certified more than 2,300 maritime training course certificates and recognized 2,442 foreign maritime qualification certificates across various levels and specialties.

The Authority also issued 215 qualification certificates through the Logistics Platform and conducted 84 maritime competency tests in the fields of navigation and marine engineering.

How many students and programs were involved in the maritime training during the first half of 2026? During the first half of 2026, more than 2,000 students benefited from maritime training programs. To support this initiative and improve professional quality in the maritime transport sector, the Transport General Authority approved more than 60 specialized training programs.

What certifications did the Transport General Authority process during this period? The Transport General Authority certified more than 2,300 maritime training course certificates. Additionally, the Authority recognized 2,442 foreign maritime qualification certificates that spanned different levels and various professional specialties.

What specific activities were conducted via the Logistics Platform and in engineering? The Authority issued 215 qualification certificates using the Logistics Platform. Furthermore, 84 maritime competency tests were carried out specifically focusing on the fields of marine engineering and navigation.