MOWCA Secures 48 Training Opportunities in Indonesia for Maritime Professionals
Oru Leonard
The Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), has secured 48 Indonesian government-sponsored training slots for maritime professionals across its member states to enhance skills development and improve standards in the regional maritime sector.
The training programmes, scheduled to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, in November 2026, will focus on maritime education, seafarers’ professional competence, and the assessment and certification of maritime personnel.
MOWCA Secretary-General, Dr Paul Adalikwu, announced the development in a circular dated September 30, 2026, addressed to ministers responsible for maritime transport in the organisation’s member countries.
According to the circular, 15 slots have been allocated for a Training of Trainers programme on Seafarers’ Mental Health, scheduled for November 7 to 15. The programme is designed for medical doctors specialising in the health and welfare of seafarers.
A further 13 slots are available for a Training of Trainers programme based on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Model Course 6.09, which will run from November 14 to 29. The training is intended to strengthen the instructional skills and professional capacity of maritime educators.
The third programme, which has 20 slots, will focus on the assessment, examination and certification of seafarers under IMO Model Course 3.12. Scheduled for November 7 to 29, the programme will also cover the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
MOWCA stated that English would be the language of instruction for all three programmes. Participants are also required to hold passports valid for at least six months after their arrival in Indonesia.
The training initiative will be implemented by the Maritime Institute of Indonesia, with support from the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation.
The development represents an opportunity for MOWCA member states to strengthen their maritime human resource capacity through international cooperation and specialised professional training.
It is also expected to contribute to improved maritime education, enhanced regulatory compliance, and higher standards in the assessment and certification of seafarers across West and Central Africa.
The partnership further underscores efforts to deepen technical cooperation between Indonesia and MOWCA member countries while promoting the development of a more skilled and competent maritime workforce in the region.
Credit: Transport Day
