Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) is a leading institution focused on promoting high standards in maritime education, training, and research within the UAE and the broader Middle Eastern region. Established by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and supported by the Sharjah Government, the Academy aims to cultivate highly qualified maritime professionals with bachelor's degrees and to provide top-notch training for STCW and various maritime-related short courses.
SMA currently offers three bachelor’s degree programs: Marine Engineering Technology (ME), Maritime Transport (MT), and Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ML). These programs are regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Graduates from the ME and MT programs also meet the Certificate of Competency (CoC) standards specified by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. ME students receive a bachelor’s degree along with certification qualifying them as officers in charge of engineering watches per STCW III/1. Meanwhile, MT graduates earn their degree along with certification for officers in charge of navigational watches according to STCW II/1. Graduates from the ML program will enter the expanding logistics and supply chain sector in the UAE and beyond.