On June 5, 2026, the next meeting of the Scientific Council of the Azerbaijan State Maritime Academy (ASMA) was held. The meeting discussed the Academys development strategy, expansion of its academic profile, and the alignment of curricula with international conventions.
According to sea-news.az it was deemed appropriate during the meeting to explore the opening of several new bachelor’s degree programs. These include “International Trade and Logistics,” “Management (Water Transport),” “Ecology (Water Basins),” and “Design (Water Transport)”. For this purpose, working groups were established consisting of faculty members and specialists from partner organizations. These groups have been tasked with conducting labor market analyses and collecting employer feedback, with a report to be submitted within three months.
The meeting also reviewed updates to maritime education programs. The revisions were prepared in accordance with the 1978 STCW Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, IMO model courses, and recommendations of the State Maritime and Port Agency. The changes cover the specialties of Marine Navigation Engineering, Marine Power Plant Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Finally, the curricula for the English-language full-time program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, as well as part-time programs in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair and Electrical and Electronics Engineering, were approved.
