Vision
To establish a nationally and internationally recognized maritime hub producing skilled and competent graduates and professionals by delivering best-in-class maritime education, research and training.
Mission
To provide a flexible, modular, and nurturing learning environment to provide maritime industry knowledge, skills and continuous professional development for students, graduates, and professionals.
Goals
- Introduce and develop educational programs of the highest standards in the field of maritime science and technology to achieve institutional excellence.
- Support and develop the maritime transport sector in the United Arab Emirates and prepare qualified cadres in various maritime fields in line with contemporary scientific developments and professional practices.
- Support maritime scholarly and research activities and instill a culture of innovation and competitiveness in the field of maritime science and technology.
- Establish scientific links and connections and foster exchange of expertise and technical and cultural information with local and international entities.
Our Mandate
- Establish policies, strategies, and plans to develop educational and training programs and scientific research in the fields of science, technology, and maritime transport.
- Develop and offer educational, training, and vocational programs in line with the requirements of the regulatory bodies and relevant stakeholders.
- Offer vocational training programs in the field of maritime science and technology.
- Produce scientific research and initiatives in science, technology, and maritime transport in partnership with specialized national and international institutions.
- Organize and participate in exhibitions, conferences, and scientific and cultural activities related to science, technology, and maritime transport.
- Establish strategic partnerships and cooperation agreements with local and international educational institutes and relevant organizations in the fields of science, technology, and maritime transport.
- Promote SMA to be a scientific, cultural, national, Arab, and international hub for science, technology, and maritime transport.
- Prepare and qualify academic cadres in the field of science, technology, and maritime transport.
- Develop a solid infrastructure for supporting research, education, training, and community awareness in accordance with best national and international practices.
- Any additional objectives decreed by the Board of Trustees.
