Section 2: Objectives of the University

The objectives of the University shall be to(a) provide courses of instruction and training to various levels of personnel required for running and operating ships of the merchant navy and also in marine technology, nautical science, marine engineering, applied research and applied marine sciences, and the University shall have powers to award its own degrees in accordance with the highest standards as may be prescribed by the NUC;
(b) encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction, the opportunity of acquiring a higher education in shipping, applied maritime sciences and maritime technology, ship building and management;
(c) develop and offer academic and professional programmes, post graduate research leading to the award of diplomas, first degrees, and higher degrees in various aspects of shipping, merchant navy and related fields concerning the improvement of maritime studies, maritime safety and security, the protection of the maritime environment and efficiency of national and international shipping;
(d) provide a centre for middle and high level maritime education, research, scholarship and capacity-building and an effective means for the sharing of maritime technology with other institutions, with a view to promoting the achievement, nationally and globally, of the highest practicable standards in matters concerning maritime technology, ports, marine engineering, piloting and navigation, marine insurance, hydrography, marine safety and security, efficiency of navigation and the prevention and control of marine pollution including air pollution from ships;
(e) establish appropriate relationships with other national and international institutions involved in training, research and development of maritime studies and maritime matters;
(f) identify the maritime problems and needs of the society and to find solutions to them within the context of the overall national development;
(g) undertake any other activities appropriate for a maritime university of the highest standard;
(h) make plans, and arrangements for perpetual development of the maritime industry;
(i) teach science and technology contributory to the maritime profession; and
(j) know and comply with the provisions and standards prescribed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).