General Information
Established in 1993 as an independent institution. First graduation of ships' engineers took place in 1994. Structure of the Academy provides a three stage maritime education for seafarers: marine school education, secondary maritime education and high maritime education. Curricula of stages of education are organised according to the standards of STCW Convention.
The Institute has STCW Ratification
The Type of Institute is GOVERNMENTAL
Languages: Latvian/English/Russian
43 Full-Time Lecturers
52 Part-Time Lecturers
Max 641 Candidates
Avaialability of Meals
Basic Programmes Leading to Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Basic Programmes Leading to Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Deck Officer Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Engineering Officer Certificate
Availability of Short Courses
Availability of Ratings Courses

Training Facilities
Radar Simulator
ARPA Simulator
Planetarium
Seamanship Laboratory
Automatic Control Laboratory
Electronic Laboratory
Communications Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
Physics Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory
Fire-Fighting Training Facilities
Engineering Workshop
Diesel Power Plant/Workshop

Study Programmes and Short Courses
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Other Courses