Quantum Power Ghana is also party to the MoU, which was signed on June 16, 2017.

Höegh LNG is one of the world’s leading providers of floating liquid natural gas (LNG) infrastructure services.

Using a new, purpose built Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) provided by Hoegh LNG, Quantum Power intends to construct, own and operate a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal facility offshore Tema.

Höegh LNG intends to actively work with the University to increase the competence of Ghanaian seafarers, RMU lecturers, Ghanaian pilots and tug masters and to build Ghanaian ability to safely and efficiently operate and handle advanced gas carriers.

LNG wants to assist Ghana develops its own capacity to handle LNG installations.

The company has a substantial track record in building maritime LNG capacity in other countries in which it operates FSRU vessels, and will draw on that experience to the benefit of Ghana once the FSRU has been deployed here.

Representing RMU for the signing of the MOU was the Vice Chancellor, Professor Elvis Nyarko.

Hoegh LNG was represented by Mr. Oeyvind Staerk of Höegh LNG AS, the Norwegian management company of Höegh LNG, while Quantum Power Ghana was represented by Mr. Ruben Atekpe.

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Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the Minister of Transport speaking at the opening of the 18th Board of Governors Meeting of RMU said: “We have no doubts that other members like the Cameroon, The Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone are also equally committed to this course as exemplified in their active participation and contributions.”

[contextly_sidebar id=”dm9IehF72lzNDi8qgdn8lFULMGxc1zJw”]He said the University continued to make significant strides in the development of its infrastructure, human resource development and its academic programmes thereby expanding its student enrollment.

“Tomorrow, we will witness the graduation OF 541 students in various degrees and diploma programmes, which is another significant milestone of the achievements of this great University,” he said.

He said the country’s efforts to maintain RMU as the premier Regional Maritime University and drive it towards excellence has received enormous goodwill and support from many quarters.

He commended member governments, development partners and other well-wishers for their continuous support.

The Minister said the University had on a sustained basis continued to witness significant progress in projects, following the completion and ongoing ones were a clear testimony to such outstanding effort.

Projects include the administration and library complex sponsored by Ghana Education Trust Fund, which are at an advanced stage, the 2,200-seater auditorium complex also sponsored by government is making remarkable progress and the construction of a welding training workshop is at the roofing stage.

Mr Asiamah said, he was aware of collaborations Management had entered into with some institutions and industry and commended the Vice Chancellor and the team for the efforts.

Some of the collaborations are with the Shanghai University, agreement with Seaweld engineering limited to run oil and gas programmes, dredging engineering and marine engineering and Bernhard Schulte’s plan to build permanent structures on RMU campus.

He urged management to enter into more of such useful collaborations with industry, saying it is through such collaborations that the University could assess whether its curricula produces graduates required by the industry.

He said it was also a means by which the University could align its programmes to meet the needs of the industry.

He assured member governments that the University has strong foundation to successfully implement its strategic plan for transforming the RMU into a University of excellence for the development of the maritime industry in the member States.

He expressed appreciation to Professor Elvis Nyarko, the Vice Chancellor of RMU, management and staff of the University for their Hard Work in ensuring that this meeting takes in a serene and conducive environment.

Mr Bai Lamin Jobe, Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure of The the Gambia, whose speech was read on his behalf, commended the government for supporting the other members of the sub-region to help his country during the recent crisis.

He said The Gambia had demonstrated its contributions to the development of the RMU and called on other member countries to do same to improve on the infrastructure development of the University.

He called on management of the University to take the issues of encroachment very seriously and protect the properties of the University.

The Gambia funded $ 400, 000 hostel was inaugurated to offset the accommodation challenges of its student.

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He said if Ghana had at least one vessel, it would be able to employ most of its youth who were trained as marine engineers, logistics management, ports and shipping administration, nautical science and electronic engineering thereby cutting down on the unemployment problem currently facing the country.

Prof Nyarko, who was speaking at the 14^th matriculation ceremony of the Regional Maritime University, said government needed to invest in the sector to open up the opportunities that abound.

He said if Ethiopia, a landlocked country was able to own nine cargo shipping lines and made more than 203.8 million Birr  ($9million) profit yearly, then Ghana could also make it if the country was determined to do so.

If government is able to revive the Black Star line as they have promised, then this would help the country a great deal and a step in the right direction, he said.

The Vice Chancellor said it was evident that high transport and logistics cost and a lack of advanced logistics services were some of the main barriers to growth and prosperity and was making a lot of the youth to develop less interest in maritime studies.

For this reason, he said, the university had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with organisations such as Bernhard Schulte Shipping Management, Swire Pacific, Technip, Seaweld Engineering Limited, AMARIS Terminal Ltd among others to offer placement for internships for the students during inter-semester breaks.

He said Bernhard Schulte Shipping Management allowed students to offer 12 months internship services to enable them churn out quality students who were ready for the job market right after school.

Prof Nyarko said students would also be exposed to courses such as communication skills, French, entrepreneurship among others to develop student’s capabilities and competencies to become functional in any environment they found themselves.

“The entrepreneurship course is very key, to the institution as it prepares them to be on their feet, while waiting to get employed.

“This is very important because if students are able to establish themselves through this venture they can also employ others.

“Attach importance to every course you take in this university as they have been designed to make you marketable intellectuals and be able to adapt to any work environment.”

It is the desire of the school to provide access to university education to as many qualified applicants as possible and for this reason they have introduced another stream of admission, which commences in January each year to give opportunity to candidates whose results are not yet out to enrol.

He urged the qualified youth to take advantage of the opportunity and apply to the Regional Maritime University.

Prof Nyarko advised the new students to take their studies seriously and become the ambassadors to the University’s philosophy, ideology, mission and vision.

The University offered admissions to 617 applicants from both member and non-member countries out of which 385 have accepted and registered.

The students are made up of 339 males and 46 females, and are offering courses in BSc Computer Science, MA Ports and Shipping Administration, and BSc Engineering.

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