Our history
Key milestones, 2022 to now.
The story of how the Foundation went from an idea to a running cadet-sponsorship programme.
The story of how the Foundation went from an idea to a running cadet-sponsorship programme.
[Describe the founding moment — what prompted Prof. Kelvin Bob-Manuel to set up the Foundation, and any early planning milestones.]
[Describe when the Board of Trustees and Board of Management structure was set, and any registration steps completed.]
[Describe the design of the five-stage selection pathway and partnership with Rivers State University's Centre of Excellence in Marine & Offshore Engineering for written testing.]
[Describe outreach to NLNG Ship Management, Tamrose, Hadnuvo Marine, AfricDelta Marine and Marine Platform for collaboration or MOU discussions.]
[Confirm once the first 3 candidates have been selected and begun the STCW mandatory course and sea-time training.]
News on new cohorts, partnerships and the annual lecture is posted as it happens.
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