Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer (ARSTM)
Regional Maritime and Industrial Training Institution
The Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer (ARSTM) is a premier regional training institution serving 15 Francophone countries in West and Central Africa. Based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ARSTM is a specialized body of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (OMAOC). The institution’s strategic ambition is to be a global reference point for maritime, port, industrial, and offshore training, emphasizing excellence through practical learning facilities aligned with international standards.
ARSTM serves the broader maritime and industrial community by offering both initial professional education and modular continuing-training programs designed to meet the evolving needs of global maritime issues
Training Courses and Certifications
ARSTM offers a diverse range of maritime and industrial training programs, including:
- STCW Mandatory Certificates: Advanced Fire Prevention and Firefighting, Abandon Ship and Sea Survival, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
- Specialized Maritime: SMDSM / GMDSS, Tanker familiarization, Pollution Prevention modules, and ISPS-related security programs.
- Offshore & Industrial: Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Helideck Landing Officer (HLO), and Helicopter Rescue.
- Logistics & Port Management: Terminal Management, Dangerous Goods handling, and Stock/Logistics management.
These programs are designed to ensure compliance with international maritime safety rules while providing practical skills for offshore and port operations.
Class Schedules
ARSTM follows a structured academic year for its degree programs, while many professional continuing-training modules are delivered on-demand. These modular courses typically require a minimum number of participants to commence; specific dates for professional seminars are handled through direct inquiry with the registrar.
Accreditations and Partnerships
ARSTM aligns its training with the highest international maritime and security frameworks:
- IMO (International Maritime Organization) instruments and standards.
- STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping).
- SOLAS & ISPS (Safety of Life at Sea and International Ship and Port Facility Security).
- OMAOC (Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa).
Vision
ARSTM’s vision is to remain at the heart of global maritime issues by providing top-tier human resource development for the maritime sector. By integrating international standards with state-of-the-art practical facilities, the academy actively seeks to improve safety, security, and operational efficiency across its 15 member states.
Corporate Information
Operations:
Yopougon Niangon Lokoa – B.P. V 158
Abidjan, République de Côte d’Ivoire
Main Contact
ARSTM headquarters
Phone:
+225 27 23 46 08 08
+225 01 01 08 08 02
Fax:
(225) 27.23.46.08.11
Email:
Website: