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The education of Seafarers in Latvia. Latvian Maritime academ y. Founded in 1989 1st October. In LMA are studying about 750 students. There you can teach for a Captain, Mariner, Mate, Navigator, Cabinboy. The History of L MA. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Latvian Maritime academLatvian Maritime academyy
Founded in 1989 1st October.In LMA are studying about 750 students.There you can teach for a Captain,
Mariner, Mate, Navigator, Cabinboy.
The History of The History of LLMAMA
Latvian Maritime academy was founded in 1989 as a part of Riga
Technical University, but as an independent educational establishment it was
founded on 8 January 1993. Latvian Maritime Academy (LMA) is the first
and only marine-oriented institution of the higher education in Latvia.
The first students graduated the Latvian Maritime Academy in 1994. LMA graduates have well-paid job offers and there is an increasing demand for maritime professions both on the Latvian and international markets.
The quality of maritime studies at LMA is recognized at the national and international levels. It is constantly being upgraded as well. In June 2001, LMA was accredited for the whole period pf its activity, whereas the programs received accreditation for the maximum period of six years.
Maritime administration of LatviaMaritime administration of Latvia Maritime Administration of Latvia was established in 1994
as a non-profit organization on the basis of Captain General of Latvian Ports. The following units were joined:
1. Latvian Hydrographic Service2. Search and Rescue Service3. Latvian Ship Register4. Latvian Seamen's Registry.
Krišjanis Valdemārs was a writer, editor, educator, politician, folklorist and economist, the spiritual
leader of the first Latvian National Awakening and
the most prominent member of the Young
Latvia Movement.
History of Maritime in LatviaKrišjānis Waldemar
Founded in 1864 by Krišjanis Waldemar; First Latvian Naval College; In Ainaži you can see the former Naval School
Museum
Ainažu naval collegeAinažu naval college
Liepaja Maritime CollegeLiepaja Maritime College
The first attempt to establish a School in Liepaja were in1843. Back then it was a private school where training was only in German. In 1861 the city school district opened the Maritime School, which existed until the 1876.
Already in the 1930 the school trained 133 students. In 1936 the school had close because of high unemployment, however, remained in Liepaja fisheries school. This school exited until the Second World War.
Now young people began to study in Liepaja maritime College for 4 years and received a third professional-level diplomas.
““Latvijas Kuģniecība”Latvijas Kuģniecība” In handy or medium-sized tankers category “Latvijas
kuģniecība” (JSC „Latvian Shipping Company”) is among the leading tanker owners in the world, it is also in a leading position among similar companies in Northern Europe when it comes to oil shipments. It owns 23 modern up to standard tankers with well-trained and experienced crews. In total, the commercial fleet of JSC „Latvian Shipping Company” consists of 25 tankers (2 of which belong to other ship owners).
JSC„Latvian Shipping Company” is constantly expanding and shortly new medium-sized oil tankers will be added to the fleet.
Precision and cargo safety are not the only virtues of „Latvijas kuģniecība”, for many years now one of the top priorities of the company has been environmental protection.