LJM Maritime Academy

⚓ Now Hiring: Marine Operations & Boat Maintenance Officer

Join the LJM Maritime Academy team! If you have marine operations experience and the required qualifications, apply today.

📩 Send your CV/resume and supporting documents to: [email protected]

Not every classroom has four walls.

At LJM Maritime Academy, cadets gain real-world experience, travel internationally, and prepare for officer-level careers in the maritime industry.

Whether you’re interested in the Engine or Deck pathway, this programme is designed to take ambitious young Bahamians beyond the horizon.

And with scholarships available, your future may be closer than you think.

Ready to start your journey at sea?

📞 (242) 397-5300
📧 [email protected]
🔗 www.ljmma.edu.bs

Today, we celebrate the strength, guidance, and unconditional love of every mother.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at LJM Maritime Academy.

FREE Sailing Camp for Teens!

LJM Maritime Academy, in partnership with Bahamas National Sailing School, is offering a FREE Maritime Sailing Camp for Grade 7 & 8 students this summer.

Camp Structure:
• One week at LJM Maritime Academy
• Two weeks at the Bahamas National Sailing School

June 15 – July 3, 2026
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Maritime Cay

Participants will:
• Learn to Sail
• Gain Hands-On Maritime Experience
• Build Confidence on the Water
• Develop Teamwork & Leadership Skills
• Learn Basic Nautical Skills & Water Safety

Open to students from Bain Town, Kemp Road, Fox Hill, Englerston, Nassau Village, Adelaide, and surrounding communities.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM CONFIDENTLY WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
This is a mandatory safety requirement for participation.

Lunch will be provided daily.
Strict adherence to daily drop-off and pick-up times is required.

Limited to ONLY 20 participants.

Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (242) 397-5300

Give your teen the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience life on the water this summer.

📣 LJM Alumni — Let’s Reconnect

No matter where life has taken you — on island, off island, or out at sea — you’re still part of the LJM family.

We’re bringing alumni back together and planning a special Alumni Event this August 🎉

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Reconnect with fellow alumni
✨ Build meaningful connections
✨ Be part of shaping the alumni community

👉 Join the Alumni WhatsApp Group and stay connected:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HVIEUThxmPfB1pKmML8FGc

Know another alum? Tag them or share this post!

Once LJM, Always LJM 💙

We are closed for the Easter holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.
Regular hours resume: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Happy Easter from LJM Maritime Academy.

LJM Maritime Academy | Semester Church Service

There is something powerful about pausing, reflecting, and coming together as one.

This past Sunday, our cadets and staff gathered First Baptist Church Nassau Bahamas for our Semester Church Service—a moment of fellowship, renewal, and grounding as we continue the journey ahead.

A highlight of the service was the message delivered by Rev. Dr. Dianna Francis, whose dynamic and inspiring words truly resonated with our cadets. Her ability to connect, challenge, and uplift left a lasting impression on all in attendance.

We extend our sincere thanks to First Baptist Church for their warm hospitality and for welcoming the LJM family so graciously.

On Friday, March 6, LJM Maritime Academy proudly participated in the Second Annual International Women’s Day Leadership Forum hosted by Nassau Cruise Port, held under the theme “Give to Gain.”

Our President, Dr. Richard Wiefelspuett, served as a panelist in the discussion “Women Powering the Port Economy: Cruise, Cargo & Tourism,” which explored leadership pathways, workforce development, and collaboration across the maritime sector.

Dr. Wiefelspuett was accompanied by members of the LJM Maritime Academy community including Registrar Nameiko Miller, Office Administrator Brittany Strachan, Sophomore Cadet Natavia Saunders, and Freshman Cadets Brianna Collie and Orteya Cox.

The forum brought together leaders from government, industry, education, and maritime organizations to discuss the growing role of women in shaping the future of the maritime and port economy in The Bahamas.

LJM Maritime Academy remains committed to developing globally competent maritime professionals and encouraging greater participation of women in the maritime industry.

LJM Maritime Academy Ratings Graduation | January 19, 2026

On January 19, 2026, LJM Maritime Academy proudly graduated 10 Deck and Engine Ratings, marking an important milestone in their maritime journeys.

The Ratings Programme is a four-month programme at LJM Maritime Academy designed to prepare students for entry-level roles on board vessels as deck or engine ratings. The programme provides essential practical skills, safety training, and industry readiness—forming the foundation of a professional seafaring career. Ratings serve across ferries, mailboats, cargo vessels, offshore craft, yachts, and workboats throughout The Bahamas.

Delivering the Presidential Address, Dr. Richard Wiefelspuett reminded graduates of the significance of this achievement, stating:

“A rating is not the bottom of the ladder.
A rating is the foundation of the ladder.”

We also extend special congratulations to our top graduates:
⚙️ Top Engine Rating: Jaden Bauld
⚓ Top Deck Rating: Judithe Metellus

As these graduates move forward—completing the final phase of their STCW training—we celebrate their commitment, discipline, and readiness to enter the Bahamian maritime workforce.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026.
Fair winds and following seas. 🌊