Maritime Education Introduced to School Students
Representatives of the Azerbaijan State Maritime Academy (ASMA) held an educational awareness event at Secondary School No. 5 in the Barda district, presenting information about the Academy’s activities, training opportunities, and student life.
The school principal, Teymur Həmidov, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of such meetings during the career selection period and highlighting the strategic role of the maritime profession in the country’s economy and transport sector.
In his speech, Head of Department Ilgar Abdullayev spoke about the Academy’s long-standing traditions, its internationally aligned education system, and the importance of integrating technical and humanitarian knowledge in the professional development of students.
Later, Ruslan Alijanov and Aytac Rustamli delivered a presentation introducing the Academy’s academic programs, international certification opportunities, and graduates’ career prospects. They also provided detailed information about the specialties of “Marine Navigation Engineering,” “Marine Power Plant Operation Engineering,” “Electrical and Electronic Engineering,” and “Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Engineering.”
During the event, videos showcasing ASMA’s simulators, laboratories, training infrastructure, and student life were presented. Information was also shared about students’ achievements in competitions such as “Hackathon 2025,” “GreenTech III,” and “Game Summit 2026.”
At the end, first-year Marine Navigation student Gunay Karimli shared her personal experience of student life. The event concluded with a Q&A session and a commemorative photo session.
