Antwerp Maritime Academy

IntroductionIntroduction

The Antwerp Maritime Academy is the only academy in Belgium to The Antwerp Maritime Academy is the only academy in Belgium to offer education in Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering.offer education in Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering.Courses are taught both in Dutch and French.Courses are taught both in Dutch and French.

Nautical Sciences Nautical Sciences (Training Deck)(Training Deck)

after 3 years students obtain an after 3 years students obtain an academic bacheloracademic bachelor degree degree

after 1 extra year students obtain a after 1 extra year students obtain a mastermaster degreedegree

Marine Engineering Marine Engineering (Training Engine Room)(Training Engine Room)

after 3 years student obtain a after 3 years student obtain a professionalprofessional bachelorbachelor degree degree

• 18001800 Under the French rule, a maritime academy wasUnder the French rule, a maritime academy was established (till 1814)established (till 1814)

• 18341834 Foundation of the Antwerp Maritime Academy underFoundation of the Antwerp Maritime Academy under Belgian rule Belgian rule

• 19321932 Inauguration of the new school buildingInauguration of the new school building

Historical overviewHistorical overview

The typical interbellum building has been preserved as originallyThe typical interbellum building has been preserved as originallydesigned.designed.But inside the building, many alterations have been carried out.But inside the building, many alterations have been carried out.

For example: the former Seamanship room has been transformed intoFor example: the former Seamanship room has been transformed intoa modern aula-style class room.a modern aula-style class room.

19531953 20042004

• 19851985 Training in Nautical Sciences is upgraded to an Training in Nautical Sciences is upgraded to an academic academic level (licentiate degree)level (licentiate degree)

• 19901990 The Flemish Community replaces the federal Transport The Flemish Community replaces the federal Transport Ministry as Ministry as compentent authoritycompentent authority

Mercator

• 19611961 The training vessel “Mercator” is taken out of The training vessel “Mercator” is taken out of service – since then navy ships and commercial service – since then navy ships and commercial vessels are used for on-board training of studentsvessels are used for on-board training of students

• 20022002 The IMO international rules and quality standards The IMO international rules and quality standards (STCW ’95) are implemented(STCW ’95) are implemented

• 20032003 The Antwerp Maritime Academy is one of the first The Antwerp Maritime Academy is one of the first colleges to be awarded the ISO 9001:2000 quality colleges to be awarded the ISO 9001:2000 quality certificatecertificate

• 20042004 Introduction of the bachelor-master structureIntroduction of the bachelor-master structure

Dar Mlodziezy

• 20082008 The tradition to organise on-board training on tall The tradition to organise on-board training on tall sailing ships is renewed.sailing ships is renewed.

First year students now use a 3-mast Polish sailing First year students now use a 3-mast Polish sailing ship for a one month long training session.ship for a one month long training session.

State-of-the-art didactic equipmentState-of-the-art didactic equipment

The Antwerp Maritime Academy uses well-equipped laboratories The Antwerp Maritime Academy uses well-equipped laboratories and workshops as well as modern simulators for ship’s navigation and workshops as well as modern simulators for ship’s navigation (and radar), cargo handling, propulsion and telecommunications.(and radar), cargo handling, propulsion and telecommunications.

Full Mission Bridge Simulator to train radar and navigation techniques.Full Mission Bridge Simulator to train radar and navigation techniques.

PPT (Propulsion Plant Training) simulates an engine room control centre.PPT (Propulsion Plant Training) simulates an engine room control centre.

GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) simulator.GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) simulator.

Re-structuring of education systemRe-structuring of education system

As a result of the Bologna Agreements, in 2004 the education structure of the As a result of the Bologna Agreements, in 2004 the education structure of the Antwerp Maritime Academy has been significantly changed:Antwerp Maritime Academy has been significantly changed:

introduction of the Bachelor-Master structureintroduction of the Bachelor-Master structure study progress of students is judged by a credits systemstudy progress of students is judged by a credits system individualised study programmes are possibleindividualised study programmes are possible the academic year is divided into 4 modules of 6 weeksthe academic year is divided into 4 modules of 6 weeks (each module is followed by exams)(each module is followed by exams) research projects are carried out to createresearch projects are carried out to create a scientific base for the education programmes.a scientific base for the education programmes.

Curriculum Nautical SciencesCurriculum Nautical Sciences(Year 1 + 2 + 3: Academic Bachelor – STCW Operational (Year 1 + 2 + 3: Academic Bachelor – STCW Operational Level)Level)

NAUTICAL FACULTYNAUTICAL FACULTY Nautical instruments – Terrestrial navigation – Celestial navigation –Nautical instruments – Terrestrial navigation – Celestial navigation –Chart work – Regulations – Manoeuvres – Meteorology and oceanography –Chart work – Regulations – Manoeuvres – Meteorology and oceanography –Radar navigation – ECDIS/AIS – Maritime Resource ManagementRadar navigation – ECDIS/AIS – Maritime Resource Management

Seamanship – Cargo handling – Stability – Ship safety – Fire Fighting –Seamanship – Cargo handling – Stability – Ship safety – Fire Fighting –Maritime ecology – GMDSS & SAR – ISPS & ISM – Ship administration andMaritime ecology – GMDSS & SAR – ISPS & ISM – Ship administration andinternational conventions – Tanker familiarisation – Fast Rescue Boatinternational conventions – Tanker familiarisation – Fast Rescue Boat(optional) – Special ship types: dredging, offshore, roro (optional)(optional) – Special ship types: dredging, offshore, roro (optional)

FACULTY OF SCIENCESFACULTY OF SCIENCES

Electricity – Electronics – Ship construction – Propulsion – ThermodynamicsElectricity – Electronics – Ship construction – Propulsion – Thermodynamics

Economy - Law – Maritime law – Enterprise and maritime economicsEconomy - Law – Maritime law – Enterprise and maritime economics

Mathematics – Chemistry – Physics – Computer science (elective)Mathematics – Chemistry – Physics – Computer science (elective) Maritime English – Psychology – Maritime medicine – Maritime French andMaritime English – Psychology – Maritime medicine – Maritime French andDutch (elective) Dutch (elective) –– Maritime Spanish (optional) – General and intercultural Maritime Spanish (optional) – General and interculturalcommunication (optional)communication (optional)

+ on-board training and Bachelor thesis+ on-board training and Bachelor thesis

Curriculum Nautical SciencesCurriculum Nautical Sciences(Year 4: Master – STCW Management Level)(Year 4: Master – STCW Management Level)

The master training is organised in co-operation with Antwerp University, The master training is organised in co-operation with Antwerp University, Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp (ITMMA), Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp (ITMMA), Ghent University and Liège UniversityGhent University and Liège University

11stst semester: Mandatory subjects - Core modules semester: Mandatory subjects - Core modules

22ndnd semester: Optional subjects related to research topics semester: Optional subjects related to research topics

Maritime transportationMaritime transportation Ship’s exploitation – Supply Chain Management – Maritime lawShip’s exploitation – Supply Chain Management – Maritime law

Maritime techniquesMaritime techniques Navigation (tide analysis, Voyage Planning, ice navigation, Radar/ArpaNavigation (tide analysis, Voyage Planning, ice navigation, Radar/Arpa simulator) – Regulations (risk analysis) – Manoeuvres – Propulsion – simulator) – Regulations (risk analysis) – Manoeuvres – Propulsion – Automation – Inspection, surveying and maintenanceAutomation – Inspection, surveying and maintenance

Human resources and communicationHuman resources and communication Group communication in an intercultural environment – Crisis & CrowdGroup communication in an intercultural environment – Crisis & Crowd Management Management

+ Master thesis+ Master thesis

1. Mandatory subjects - Core modules1. Mandatory subjects - Core modules

2. Obtional subjects related to research topics2. Obtional subjects related to research topics

Safety and healthSafety and health Strategic management – Maritime medical urgenciesStrategic management – Maritime medical urgencies

Maritime transportationMaritime transportation Analysis of shipping markets – Supply Chain Management –Analysis of shipping markets – Supply Chain Management – Port management and policy – Enterprise economicsPort management and policy – Enterprise economics

Problems of marine environmentProblems of marine environment Advanced maritime ecologyAdvanced maritime ecology

Maritime techniquesMaritime techniques Advanced maritime technology, safety and stability – Introduction toAdvanced maritime technology, safety and stability – Introduction to hydrography – Dynamic Positioning – Special ship types –hydrography – Dynamic Positioning – Special ship types – Seminar on ship construction, propulsion and automationSeminar on ship construction, propulsion and automation

Human resources and communicationHuman resources and communication Information and communication technology – Data analysisInformation and communication technology – Data analysis

Curriculum Marine EngineeringCurriculum Marine Engineering(Year 1 + 2 + 3: Professional Bachelor – STCW (Year 1 + 2 + 3: Professional Bachelor – STCW Management Level)Management Level)

NAUTICAL FACULTYNAUTICAL FACULTY

Stability – Ship safety – Fire fighting – Maritime ecology – ISPS & ISM – Stability – Ship safety – Fire fighting – Maritime ecology – ISPS & ISM – Ship administration and maritime law – Tanker familiarisation – DangerousShip administration and maritime law – Tanker familiarisation – Dangerouscargo technique – Special ship types (elective)cargo technique – Special ship types (elective)

FACULTY OF MARINE ENIGEERINGFACULTY OF MARINE ENIGEERING

Electricity – Marine diesel engines- Auxiliary machines – ShipElectricity – Marine diesel engines- Auxiliary machines – Shipconstruction and maritime technology – Technical drawing, workshop practiceconstruction and maritime technology – Technical drawing, workshop practiceEngine Resource Management-ERM – Strength of materials – Ship’sEngine Resource Management-ERM – Strength of materials – Ship’sautomation – Ship’s electronics and electrotechnics – Multidisciplinaryautomation – Ship’s electronics and electrotechnics – Multidisciplinarysimulator exercises – Thermodynamics and heat transfer – Steamsimulator exercises – Thermodynamics and heat transfer – Steaminstallationsinstallations

FACULTY OF SCIENCESFACULTY OF SCIENCES

Economic evaluation of maintenanceEconomic evaluation of maintenance

Mathematics – Computer science – Chemistry – General mechanics andMathematics – Computer science – Chemistry – General mechanics andhydromechanicshydromechanics

Maritime medicineMaritime medicine - - Maritime English – Communication and reportingMaritime English – Communication and reporting

+ on-board training and Bachelor thesis+ on-board training and Bachelor thesis

Scientific researchScientific research

Scientific research projects are developed in the framework of the Scientific research projects are developed in the framework of the AUHA (Association of University & Colleges Antwerp).AUHA (Association of University & Colleges Antwerp).

The Antwerp University makes means available from its own The Antwerp University makes means available from its own research fund to support scientific research at the colleges of research fund to support scientific research at the colleges of the association.the association.

Another important channel is the IWT (Institute for Innovation Another important channel is the IWT (Institute for Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders). It facilitates research by Science and Technology in Flanders). It facilitates research at colleges with TETRA projects (in cooperation with small and at colleges with TETRA projects (in cooperation with small and medium sized companies).medium sized companies).

Scientific researchScientific researchThe 7 completed projects are:The 7 completed projects are:•A simulation model for the run-up procedure in the port of AntwerpA simulation model for the run-up procedure in the port of Antwerp

•Feasibility and efficiency of ultrasonic underwater communicationFeasibility and efficiency of ultrasonic underwater communication

•Toxic vapours at which seafarers are exposed on board of tankers during Toxic vapours at which seafarers are exposed on board of tankers during normal operationsnormal operations

•Efficiency of an OFDM modulation system for acoustic underwater Efficiency of an OFDM modulation system for acoustic underwater communicationcommunication

•Physical disturbance of tide areas by waves produced by ships in the Scheldt Physical disturbance of tide areas by waves produced by ships in the Scheldt estuaryestuary

•Corrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant vesselsCorrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant vessels

•The influence of the quality of steel on corrosion in ballast tanks on board of The influence of the quality of steel on corrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant vessels.merchant vessels.

  

The new projects (since 2012) are:The new projects (since 2012) are:•Relative impact of ship-induced waves versus natural water movements on Relative impact of ship-induced waves versus natural water movements on the disturbance of intertidal ecosystems in the Scheldt estuary the disturbance of intertidal ecosystems in the Scheldt estuary

•The corrosion resistance of experimental steel alloys in a seawater The corrosion resistance of experimental steel alloys in a seawater environment for the construction of ballast tanks on board of merchant navy environment for the construction of ballast tanks on board of merchant navy vessels.vessels.

Scientific researchScientific research

Since the academic year 2007-2008 the professional bachelor degree Since the academic year 2007-2008 the professional bachelor degree in Maritime Engineering has started with applied scientific projects.in Maritime Engineering has started with applied scientific projects.

Following projects are in progress or succesfully completed:Following projects are in progress or succesfully completed:

•Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance by means of thermography Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance by means of thermography and vibration analysis (2007-2010) and vibration analysis (2007-2010)

•Alternative laminates in PV-panels (2009-2011) Alternative laminates in PV-panels (2009-2011)

•Design of a Solar Powered Vessel for the Dutch Open Solar Challenge 2011 Design of a Solar Powered Vessel for the Dutch Open Solar Challenge 2011 and for the Frysian Solar Challenge 2012 (2011-2012) and for the Frysian Solar Challenge 2012 (2011-2012)

•Research on the possibilities of the Mirage drive propulsion system (2009-Research on the possibilities of the Mirage drive propulsion system (2009-2010)2010)

•Optimization of a Solar Powered Vessel for the Dutch Open Solar Challenge Optimization of a Solar Powered Vessel for the Dutch Open Solar Challenge 2013 and for the Frysian Solar Challenge 2014 (2013-2014)2013 and for the Frysian Solar Challenge 2014 (2013-2014)

•Research of the effects of biodiesel on a diesel engine (2012-2014)Research of the effects of biodiesel on a diesel engine (2012-2014)

Doctor’s degree in NSDoctor’s degree in NS

as from May 2006, Nautical Sciences is a separate study field,as from May 2006, Nautical Sciences is a separate study field,

which makes it possible to obtain a Ph.D.which makes it possible to obtain a Ph.D.

the Ph.D. must be related to one of the six fields ofthe Ph.D. must be related to one of the six fields of

research in the Master programme.research in the Master programme. the first Ph.D. was awarded to Capt. Kris De Baere in July 2011 forthe first Ph.D. was awarded to Capt. Kris De Baere in July 2011 for

his study on “his study on “Corrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant

vessels”.”. Rowan Van Schaeren was promoted in 2012 with a study on Rowan Van Schaeren was promoted in 2012 with a study on

"Integrated Port Operations Optimization" and Helen Verstraelen in "Integrated Port Operations Optimization" and Helen Verstraelen in 2013 with a study on “The influence of the quality of steel on 2013 with a study on “The influence of the quality of steel on corrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant vessels”.corrosion in ballast tanks on board of merchant vessels”.

Doctor’s degree in NSDoctor’s degree in NS

at this moment, 6 researchers are preparing a Ph.D.at this moment, 6 researchers are preparing a Ph.D. ■ ■ The effect of toxic vapours on seafarers on board of chemical tankers during normal operationss■■ International piracy International piracy ■■ The effects of ships’ generated waves in the Scheldt region and the AntwerpThe effects of ships’ generated waves in the Scheldt region and the Antwerp port region port region ■■ Risk analysis of the trust into electronic navigation instruments ■■ Communication for maritime purposes: linguistic and (inter)cultural featuresCommunication for maritime purposes: linguistic and (inter)cultural features of communication at sea of communication at sea ■■ Essays on current issues of shipping finance, with special focus onEssays on current issues of shipping finance, with special focus on alternative funding sources, financial distress, restructuring and work outalternative funding sources, financial distress, restructuring and work out processes. processes.

Training modulesTraining modules

■ ■ Equipment and know how available for third partiesEquipment and know how available for third parties

maritime companies (example: dredging companies)maritime companies (example: dredging companies)

authorities (example: Pilots Service)authorities (example: Pilots Service)

individual studentsindividual students

■ ■ Customer made training or specific training sessionsCustomer made training or specific training sessions (more than 40 training modules available) (more than 40 training modules available)

■ ■ Refresher Courses Refresher Courses

Commercial yachtingCommercial yachting

■ ■ aimed at the crew of pleasure craft used for aimed at the crew of pleasure craft used for commercialcommercial activities, with a gross tonnage lower than 500 activities, with a gross tonnage lower than 500

■ ■ based on STCW requirementsbased on STCW requirements

■ ■ programme consists of various modulesprogramme consists of various modules Coastal Skipper (in Belgium 30 nautical miles) Coastal Skipper (in Belgium 30 nautical miles) Officer up to 200 nautical miles out of the coast Officer up to 200 nautical miles out of the coast Master up to 200 nautical miles out of the coast Master up to 200 nautical miles out of the coast Officer unlimited Officer unlimited Master unlimited Master unlimited

HydrographyHydrography

■ ■ The objective of hydrography is to collect and The objective of hydrography is to collect and record record about the world’s oceans and seas, in order to about the world’s oceans and seas, in order to provideprovide nautical charts for mariners, tidal predictions, nautical charts for mariners, tidal predictions, changes inchanges in navigational areas, navigational areas, etc. etc.

■ ■ Postgraduate course (in English)Postgraduate course (in English) Hydrographic Surveyor – level B Hydrographic Surveyor – level B

■ ■ In co-operation with Ghent UniversityIn co-operation with Ghent University

■ ■ Based on quality standards of the InternationalBased on quality standards of the International Hydrographic Organisation Hydrographic Organisation

International ProjectsInternational Projects

The Antwerp Maritime Academy is participating in The Antwerp Maritime Academy is participating in ErasmusErasmus, the EU Lifelong Learning Programme., the EU Lifelong Learning Programme.

The academy is also participating in international projects The academy is also participating in international projects where its know-how can be used to develop maritime where its know-how can be used to develop maritime education and training.education and training.In this respect contacts have been made with education In this respect contacts have been made with education authorities in Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago.authorities in Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago.

However, the most visible involvement so far is in However, the most visible involvement so far is in CCambodiaambodia..

International ProjectsInternational Projects

The Antwerp Maritime Academy was Leading Partner in a The Antwerp Maritime Academy was Leading Partner in a EU sponsored project aimed at establishing maritime EU sponsored project aimed at establishing maritime education and training in Cambodia.education and training in Cambodia.In January 2006 the In January 2006 the Cambodia Maritime Training CenterCambodia Maritime Training Center was officially opened. It is the first step in the creation of a was officially opened. It is the first step in the creation of a Cambodia Maritime AcademyCambodia Maritime Academy..

Phnom Penh,Phnom Penh,25 January 200625 January 2006

One training, two careersOne training, two careersEducation at the Antwerp Maritime Academy aims at two careers: one at sea Education at the Antwerp Maritime Academy aims at two careers: one at sea as a merchant marine officer, becoming a long-distance Captain or a Chief as a merchant marine officer, becoming a long-distance Captain or a Chief Engineer; the other is an on-shore career in a nautical-economic or nautical-Engineer; the other is an on-shore career in a nautical-economic or nautical-technical functiontechnical function

CAREER AT SEACAREER AT SEA• Apprentice Apprentice 3rd/2nd Mate 3rd/2nd Mate Chief Mate Chief Mate Master Master• Apprentice Apprentice 4th/3th Engineer 4th/3th Engineer 2nd Engineer 2nd Engineer Chief Engineer Chief Engineer

CAREER ASHORECAREER ASHORE• ship owners, port companies, supply companiesship owners, port companies, supply companies• authorities (pilotage, port captains’ service)authorities (pilotage, port captains’ service)• maritime educationmaritime education• insurance and classification companiesinsurance and classification companies• port industryport industry

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Nautical sciences Marine engineering

Academic year 2014-2015: total 636 (NS = 528, ME = 108)

Evolution of student populationEvolution of student population

54% Dutch speaking, 46% French speaking students54% Dutch speaking, 46% French speaking students 12% female students12% female students

37% foreign students37% foreign students 19 different nationalities19 different nationalities

AlumniAlumni

An Alumni association has been created to promote An Alumni association has been created to promote (social) contacts between former students, on the one (social) contacts between former students, on the one hand, and to facilitate contacts between former hand, and to facilitate contacts between former students and the academy, its present students and students and the academy, its present students and the industry, on the other hand.the industry, on the other hand.

Alumni meetingAlumni meeting

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