Saudi TGA Accredits 14 Maritime Training Programs Following Audits in Ras Tanura and Jeddah
Shipping Arabia, October 3, 2026 – Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has accredited 14 maritime training programs for industry personnel following audit and compliance reviews at the AZDA Maritime Training Institute in Ras Tanura and the International Maritime Training Center at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.
The audits formed part of the authority’s efforts to raise the quality of maritime training, strengthen training outcomes and develop the capabilities of personnel working across Saudi Arabia’s maritime sector. The reviews assessed compliance with approved standards and requirements covering quality, safety, training facilities and educational programs.
AZDA Maritime Training Institute Meets Quality and Safety Requirements
At the AZDA Maritime Training Institute in Ras Tanura, the audit found that the institute had fulfilled applicable quality and safety requirements.
The review also confirmed the availability of training equipment and tools required for its programs. In addition, the institute had updated its educational programs in line with international best practices.
The audit was conducted as part of the Transport General Authority’s wider oversight of maritime training providers and its efforts to ensure that training institutions maintain required standards.
14 Maritime Training Programs Accredited in Jeddah
At the International Maritime Training Center at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, the audit confirmed compliance with quality and safety requirements as well as the readiness of training equipment and tools.
Following the review, the Transport General Authority accredited 14 maritime training programs for personnel working in the maritime sector.
The authority said the programs are intended to develop participants’ professional skills and capabilities while helping provide the maritime transport industry with qualified personnel capable of meeting sector requirements.
Supporting Saudi Maritime Workforce Development
The Transport General Authority said it will continue its development efforts to raise the efficiency of personnel working across the maritime sector.
These efforts form part of the authority’s work to support development of Saudi Arabia’s maritime transport system and contribute to the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
The authority also linked its maritime workforce development initiatives with the Kingdom’s wider objective of strengthening its position as a global logistics hub.
Source: Sabq