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City of Glasgow College launches Angola’s first Maritime Training Centre
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ity of Glasgow College is helping to transform the economy of Angola by helping launch the country’s first Maritime Training
Centre. Te project marks the first time a Scotish college has helped to develop and open a specialist campus overseas. Te Centro De Formaçao Maritima De
Angola (CFMA), which is located near the village of Sumbe, has been built as a result of a pioneering and exclusive partnership between the college, Sonangol Shipping of
City of Glasgow College Principal Paul Little addresses colleagues in Angola
Angola and Northern Marine Management Ltd, a Glasgow-based wholly owned Stena Company. City of Glasgow College was chosen to be the sole UK academic partner for the project due to its reputation for providing world-class training in nautical studies and working partnerships with some of the world’s largest shipping companies. Speaking at the launch of the new centre
in Angola, Principal Paul Litle of City of Glasgow College, said: “In an increasingly globalised world, we believe it is important to share our expertise and skills, and the centre in Angola is a fantastic example of that in action. We are advancing the reputation of Scotish colleges across the globe and making a positive difference in developing countries.” Developed to be an internationally
recognised centre of excellence for seafarer training, the centre will offer up to 200 students per year the opportunity to complete their first year of study in Angola and their second year in Glasgow, with the course approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
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