Shipping Arabia, November 1, 2026 – A delegation from Mauritania’s Ministry of Fisheries and Marine and Port Infrastructure visited the Port Training Institute (PTI) at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Alexandria, Egypt, to explore maritime training cooperation, port workforce development and technical consultancy.
The visit focused on strengthening cooperation between the two sides and exchanging expertise in maritime and port training. Discussions also addressed opportunities to develop specialized professional capabilities and support the modernization of Mauritania’s maritime transport sector and port infrastructure.
Mauritanian Delegation Reviews Port Training Capabilities
The Mauritanian delegation was led by Sidi Ali Sidi Boubacar, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine and Port Infrastructure. He was accompanied by Mohamed Mahmoud Cheikh Ahmed, Technical Adviser for Communications at the Minister’s Office.
Prof. Alaa Mahmoud Morsy, Dean of the Port Training Institute and the Maritime Transport Research and Consultation Center at AASTMT, received the delegation alongside senior institute officials. Mohamed Babah Ahmed Babou, Adviser to the AASTMT President, also attended the meeting.
During the visit, the delegation reviewed the Port Training Institute’s advanced training facilities and technological capabilities. Institute representatives outlined their role in preparing and developing specialized maritime and port personnel in accordance with international standards and industry practices.
The delegation also received an overview of the institute’s professional training programs and technical consultancy services. These services support workforce development and operational capabilities across the maritime transport and port sectors.
Maritime Training Cooperation to Support Mauritania’s Port Development
Discussions explored opportunities for future maritime training cooperation, particularly in specialized professional development, technical knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building.
Both sides examined how Mauritania could benefit from AASTMT’s expertise, training facilities and consultancy capabilities to support the development and modernization of its ports and maritime infrastructure.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening human capital and improving professional competencies within the maritime transport sector. Developing qualified personnel remains a central objective of the proposed cooperation, alongside exchanging practical experience and technical knowledge.
Prof. Morsy welcomed the Mauritanian delegation and reaffirmed the Port Training Institute’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Arab maritime and port institutions.
He emphasized the institute’s willingness to share its training and consultancy expertise to strengthen workforce capabilities and help maritime professionals respond to developments across the shipping and port industries.
The visit took place within the framework of directives issued by AASTMT President Prof. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag to strengthen cooperation among Arab institutions and encourage the exchange of expertise in maritime education, training and professional development.
Strengthening Arab Maritime Institutional Cooperation
The engagement reflects AASTMT’s continued efforts to promote cooperation among Arab maritime institutions through specialized training, technical consultancy and professional knowledge exchange.
Through the Port Training Institute and its associated research and consultancy capabilities, the academy provides training and professional development services designed to support the maritime transport and port sectors.
The Mauritanian delegation’s visit provided an opportunity to examine potential areas of collaboration and identify how the academy’s technical and institutional expertise could contribute to Mauritania’s maritime and port development objectives.
The discussions also reinforced the importance of building sustainable professional partnerships among Arab maritime institutions, particularly in workforce qualification, specialized training and the exchange of operational expertise.
Source: Port Training Institute (AASTMT)
