Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer

What Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer does

Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer (ARSTM) is a regional maritime training institution headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, founded in 1987 and operating with approximately 89 employees. It functions as a multi-school academy serving maritime industry professionals, seafarers, and port and logistics personnel across West Africa through six specialized divisions: CREMPOL (Maritime Port and Logistics Research), CEAM (Maritime Teaching and Learning Center), FOAD (Distance Learning), ESTM (Higher School of Maritime Transport), ESN (Higher School of Navigation), and ISMI (Interregional Maritime Safety Institute). The institution issues STCW certifications aligned with International Maritime Organization standards and runs continuing professional development courses for navigation and industrial sectors, supplemented by student services including an on-campus health center.

The business is structured around direct institutional enrollment across its schools, the FOAD online distance-learning platform for remote working professionals, and continuous training contracts for maritime enterprises. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there are no recorded funding events, no parent organization, and no M&A activity in the available data. The underlying platform architecture consists of conventional institutional websites (arstm.net plus dedicated microsites for CREMPOL, FOAD, and Formation Continue) and a self-serve distance-education system, without disclosed APIs, proprietary software, or advanced technology components. Customer concentration is dispersed across individual students and maritime industry clients in the sub-region, with horizontal segmentation across seafarer, port, and logistics professional categories.

Name

Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer

Legal name

Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer

Website

https://arstm.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARSTM is a regional maritime training academy in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, operating six specialized schools that deliver STCW-certified seafarer education, port and logistics training, and distance learning to maritime professionals across West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Education and Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training) (BPAKALAG), Maritime/Port Facility Security (ISPS) Training (BPAKAOAL), Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF)

Keywords

• Maritime education training
• Seafarer certification programs
• Maritime safety training
• Port logistics education
• STCW certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Not explicitly specified

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ARSTM is a regional maritime academy that delivers educational programs, professional certifications, and continuous training in maritime sciences and techniques. Its offering spans maritime navigation, maritime transport, port and logistics research, maritime safety, hands-on teaching, and distance learning, complemented by STCW certification programs aligned with International Maritime Organization standards. The institution serves seafarers, maritime workers, and port and logistics personnel primarily across West Africa.

Product overview

Académie Régionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer (ARSTM) is a regional maritime academy offering a unified portfolio of educational programs and professional training. The institution operates as a platform comprising multiple specialized schools: CREMPOL (Maritime, Port and Logistics Research), CEAM (Maritime Teaching and Learning), FOAD (Distance Learning), ESTM (Higher Maritime Transport), ESN (Navigation), and ISMI (Maritime Safety). The academy also provides STCW certification programs, continuing education courses, seminars, and a health center. The schools function as interconnected divisions under the ARSTM umbrella, collectively addressing maritime training needs from basic certification to advanced professional education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREMPOL: Centre de Recherche Maritime Portuaire et Logistique
• CEAM
• FOAD
• ESTM
• ESN
• ISMI

Products and services

• Centre de Recherche Maritime Portuaire et Logistique (CREMPOL) Specialized school offering research and training programs in maritime, port, and logistics subjects for students and maritime professionals.
• Centre d'Enseignement et d'Apprentissage Maritime (CEAM) Maritime Teaching and Learning Center providing hands-on maritime education and vocational training for seafarers and maritime workers.
• Formation à Distance (FOAD) Distance learning platform delivering remote maritime and industrial professional training accessible online at foad-ismi.org for students and working professionals.
• Ecole Supérieure des Transports Maritimes (ESTM) Higher School of Maritime Transport offering advanced degree-level programs in maritime transport and logistics for students pursuing professional careers in shipping.
• Ecole Supérieure de Navigation (ESN) Higher School of Navigation delivering professional navigation training and certifications for future maritime officers and navigation personnel.
• Institut de Sécurité Maritime Interregional (ISMI) Interregional Maritime Safety Institute providing training in maritime safety standards and emergency response for maritime professionals across the region.
• Certificat STCW Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping certificate programs for seafarers, mandated by the International Maritime Organization, available through ARSTM's certified schools.
• Formation Continue - Navigation et Industries Continuing professional development programs for navigation and maritime industry sectors aimed at working maritime professionals seeking to update or extend their qualifications.
• Séminaires Professional seminars and conferences organized for maritime professionals and industry stakeholders on maritime topics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• World Maritime University (WMU): IMO-established global maritime university in Malmö, Sweden, offering postgraduate maritime education and STCW-aligned training — directly comparable to ARSTM in regulatory alignment and maritime training focus.
• Regional Maritime University (RMU): Ghana-based regional maritime university established by IMO, serving West Africa with maritime and port training — the closest geographic and structural analog to ARSTM.
• Lloyd's Maritime Academy: UK-based provider of professional maritime training courses and certifications — comparable to ARSTM in continuous professional development and STCW-aligned short courses.
• Nigerian Maritime Academy (NMAC Oron): Nigerian maritime training institution providing STCW certifications and seafarer education — directly comparable to ARSTM as a regional West African maritime academy.
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT): Alexandria-based regional maritime university serving the Arab world with integrated maritime, transport, and logistics programs — directly comparable to ARSTM in multi-school structure and regional mandate.
• Marine Institute (Memorial University): Canadian maritime training institution offering STCW certification, navigation, and marine engineering programs — comparable in scope of maritime credentials offered.
• Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU): South Korean national university specializing in maritime and ocean studies, including navigation and maritime transport — comparable to ARSTM in higher-education focus on maritime sciences.
• Singapore Maritime Academy: Singapore Polytechnic's maritime school offering STCW certifications and diploma programs — comparable to ARSTM in STCW delivery and vocational maritime training.
• Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Academy: Singapore's government maritime training arm offering STCW and port management courses — comparable to ARSTM in regulatory-aligned maritime professional development.
• IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI): Malta-based IMO institution providing specialized maritime law and policy training — comparable to ARSTM as an IMO-affiliated maritime training establishment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/arstmofficiel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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