The National Maritime Academy (NMA) is being established to provide skilled local manpower required for a recently formed joint venture in shipbuilding and repairs between the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), Lamprell plc, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. The JV will target the establishment, development and operation of a world-class maritime yard, which is the anchor project within the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Service. NMA will deliver a 2-year programme for enrolled trainees leading to the award of vocational qualifications as appropriate to their trades with the initial vocational qualification being at level 2.

As part of achieving its mandate, the NMA plans to involve International Training Providers to develop Saudi graduates’ skills in shipbuilding and repairs, in order to deliver the following Scope of Work:
1- Shipbuilding and Repair element of the National Maritime Academy.
2- Maritime Operations element of the National Maritime Academy.

In order to express interest in receiving the request for proposals, please see the attached Request For Information document.