Latvian Maritime Academy | Latvia

Latvian Maritime Academy (LMA) is the first and only institute in Latvia to provide higher maritime vocational education and training for the maritime industry on a regular basis. The roots of maritime education in Latvia may be traced back more than 200 years. The first Maritime School in Riga was founded in 1789. LMA aim is to provide students with a balance of academic education, professional training and practical skills in order to respond to a wide spectrum of needs in the maritime industry. LMA graduates are well-qualified mariners in the technical areas of navigation, marine engineering, marine electrical automation, and port and shipping management. LMA trains officers for the Latvian Navy.