Cargo ship sailing in open water
Ship manager testimonials

What our shipping partners say.

Feedback from the ship management companies hosting Foundation-sponsored cadets aboard their vessels.

“We celebrate the Foundation’s three years of impactful service and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering talent.”

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Engr. Vitalis Ahiakwo, CEO / Managing Director
Somatrixmarine Ltd · Goodwill message, 4th Annual Lecture & 3rd Anniversary (12 May 2026)

“We must continue to develop competent Nigerian engineers who can operate, maintain, and improve these systems locally.”

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Engr. Oyinbrakemi John Nabena, Business Head, Marine Services
Hyprops Nigeria Limited · Guest Lecturer, 4th Annual Lecture (12 May 2026)

Welcoming the Foundation’s cadets aboard was a proud moment for us. They arrived with their STCW courses and medicals completed, and ready to learn. We are committed to giving them close supervision and real hands-on experience on board, and we look forward to hosting more cadets sponsored by the Foundation.

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Gelose Maritime Services Ltd
Sea-service hosts

Cadets begin sea-service with partner companies.

Gelose Maritime Services Ltd held a flag-off ceremony for Foundation-sponsored cadets starting their sea-service training. Cadets are closely monitored and supervised by qualified officers on board during the 12–15 month placement, including training on high-voltage systems at operational and management levels.

Government recognition

Endorsed by the Rivers State Government.

“Your positive impact in the Academia, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Marine Engineers & Naval Architects, Rivers State and Nigeria in general is worthy of commendation and emulation. You are truly a living Icon.”

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Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Secretary to the Rivers State Government
Congratulatory message, 2nd Annual Lecture & 1st Anniversary of the Foundation (10 June 2024)
Industry goodwill

Also supporting the Foundation.

Companies and bodies that sent goodwill messages or supported the 4th Annual Lecture and 3rd Anniversary include Hyprops Nigeria Limited, Somatrix Marine Limited, Osforce Nigeria Limited, Dammy-Ray Nig. Ltd, COT Engineering, Differential Aluminium and Steel Co. Ltd, Est Master Construction Ltd, SeaVentures Oil & Gas Services, the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), and the Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University.