The university is expected to begin its academic programmes for the 2017/2018 academic session.

This new institution, therefore, present an open opportunity for secondary school leavers and admission seekers who are interested in studying marine-related courses.

So, if you're interested in studying at the Maritime University, here are five basic information you should know about the new institution.

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1. Location

The new Maritime University is located at Okerenkoko community in Delta state.

2. Faculties

The university starts its academic programs with three faculties namely; Transport, Engineering and Environmental Management.

3. The Faculty of Transport

This faculty  has four departments, which are Nautical Science, Transport Logistics Management, Marine Economics and Finance, and Port Management.

4. The Faculty of Engineering

The Engineering faculty has five departments and they are  Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum and Gas Engineering, and the

5. Faculty of Environmental Management

And lastly, the Environmental Management faculty has four departments. These are; Environmental Management and Pollution, Meteorology and Climate Change, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Marine Geology.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly approved an immediate release of  N1 billion to increase the take-off grant of the university to N2b