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About Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA)

Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) is focused on promoting high standards in maritime education, training, and research within the UAE and the broader Middle Eastern region. Established by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and supported by the Sharjah Government, the Academy aims to cultivate highly qualified maritime professionals with bachelor's degrees for both the sea going and shore side shipping and logistics industry.

SMA currently offers three bachelor’s degree programs: Marine Engineering Technology, Maritime Transport and Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management which are regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Future programmes being developed include diploma and post graduate provision in the areas of Maritime Logistics, Maritime Business and Ship Management and Operations, to enable provision of a comprehensive suite of maritime education programmes for both seafarers and shoreside maritime professionals across the UAE and beyond. 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts a prime geographical position, and the maritime industry plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, contributing over AED 90 billion annually and creating more than 75,000 direct jobs.