Sultan highlights demanding nature of maritime training

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of Sharjah Maritime Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the Academy's second cohort on Thursday morning.

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The event took place at the Academy's theatre in Khorfakkan and honoured 23 male and female graduates.

In his speech, Sheikh Sultan congratulated the graduates and their families, expressing equal pride in both the students and their parents.

He highlighted the demanding nature of maritime training, praising the graduates for gaining knowledge through challenging real-world experi-ence at sea. He said, "We placed them aboard ships amid labour and danger, yet they lived up to the trust placed in them."

Sheikh Sultan commended the graduates for completing their practical training without complaint and described this achievement as a personal motivation.

He noted the students' resilience, stating, "Many fear the sound of waves - yet these young men and women endured the sea."

He emphasised that the success of Sharjah Maritime Academy is the result of collective efforts from families and faculty alike, and announced that postgraduate programmes, including Master's and PhD degrees, will soon be launched. He also highlighted the Academy's growing global reputa-tion, with its certifications now accredited by more than ten international institutions.