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Shipping Arabia, October 15, 2026 – Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies (JAMS) has received two major honors at the ShipTek International Awards Dubai 2026, recognizing the institution’s achievements in maritime education and training and the leadership of its President, Professor Mustafa A. Massad, Ph.D.

JAMS was named Best Maritime Education & Training Institute for the second consecutive time, marking its third recognition at the ShipTek Awards. In a separate honor, Professor Massad received the Distinguished Leadership in Maritime Education award for his longstanding contributions to maritime transport, education and training at regional and international levels.

The dual recognition highlights the academy’s continued focus on quality and institutional development, alongside the contributions of its leadership to the wider maritime sector.

JAMS Recognized for Maritime Education and Training Excellence

The Best Maritime Education & Training Institute award marks another achievement for Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies, which has now received the distinction for two consecutive editions and earned three recognitions from ShipTek.

According to JAMS, the latest award reflects its continued commitment to maintaining educational and training quality while pursuing institutional development.

The academy also emphasized the importance of cooperation with its partners and stakeholders, acknowledging their trust and support as contributing factors to its continued progress.

JAMS expressed appreciation for these partnerships and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining cooperation in pursuit of further shared achievements.

Professor Mustafa A. Massad, Ph.D., Receives Distinguished Leadership Award

In addition to the academy’s institutional recognition, Professor Mustafa A. Massad, Ph.D., President of JAMS, was honored with the Distinguished Leadership in Maritime Education award at the same ceremony.

The award recognizes his extensive leadership experience and longstanding contributions to the development of maritime transport, education and training across the Arab region and internationally.

This latest distinction adds to Professor Massad’s previous international recognitions, including two Lifetime Achievement awards presented by ShipTek and The Maritime Standard.

Together, these honors acknowledge his sustained contributions to maritime education and the broader maritime industry, as well as his leadership in advancing the academy’s institutional development.

The recognition also reflects the importance of experienced leadership in supporting the continued development of maritime education and training institutions.

Dual Recognition Highlights Institutional and Leadership Achievements

The two ShipTek International Awards recognize both Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies as an institution and Professor Massad individually, bringing together achievements in maritime education, training and leadership.

In its announcements, JAMS expressed appreciation to its partners and stakeholders for their continued confidence and cooperation. The academy emphasized their role in supporting its achievements and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining these relationships.

Together, the two awards mark another significant milestone for JAMS, recognizing both its continued achievements in maritime education and training and Professor Massad’s longstanding leadership and contributions to the maritime industry at regional and international levels.

Source: Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies (JAMS)

Shipping Arabia, October 8, 2026 – The Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies (JAMS) has signed a cooperation agreement with Phoenicia Maritime Training Center in Tartous, Syria, creating a framework for future collaboration in maritime education, training and related maritime services.

The agreement aims to develop new opportunities for Syrian maritime trainees, professionals and institutions. It also enables both organizations to benefit from their respective expertise and capabilities as they explore areas for future cooperation.

JAMS Syria maritime cooperation covers training and services

Potential areas of cooperation include maritime education and training, guided sea training, maritime English, training and consultancy services, research and development, and the exchange of expertise.

The agreement therefore provides a broad platform for both organizations to develop programs and services that could support maritime professionals and institutions in Syria.

JAMS said the cooperation could create future opportunities that serve trainees as well as the wider Syrian maritime sector. At the same time, the two organizations will be able to combine their experience and resources when developing potential initiatives.

Programs subject to individual requirements and approvals

The agreement establishes a framework for future cooperation rather than committing the two organizations to the immediate implementation of specific programs.

Each training program or service will be organized according to its own requirements. Implementation will also be subject to obtaining the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities in Jordan and Syria.

This approach allows JAMS and Phoenicia Maritime Training Center to develop individual initiatives within the wider cooperation framework while addressing the regulatory and operational requirements applicable to each activity.

Focus on future maritime training opportunities

The partnership opens the door to broader cooperation across several areas of maritime education and professional development.

In addition to conventional maritime training, the agreement identifies opportunities in maritime English, consultancy, research and development, and knowledge exchange. It also includes the potential development of guided sea training activities.

Through the agreement, the two organizations aim to turn future training and cooperation opportunities into practical value for trainees, maritime professionals and institutions.

Source: Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies