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Trainee Seaman

Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria Posted Aug 12, 2026
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About this role

Trainee Seaman

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) was established in 1954 by ports Act (Cap 155 of the law of the Federation of Nigeria - amended 1999) as an operating port with the responsibility of providing all port services. It was initially responsible for two major ports in Lagos and Port Harcourt, and in 1969 became responsible for all other ports.

Trainee Seaman Job Type: Full Time Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE)

Location: Cross River, Delta, Lagos, Rivers Job Field: Shipping and Maritime

The Nigerian Ports Authority also provides an opportunity for qualified candidates to apply for the position of Trainee Seaman.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must possess a minimum of five credits in Science subjects obtained in not more than two sittings. The required credits must include English Language and Mathematics in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination or an equivalent qualification. The advert states that applicants should have obtained their certificates within the required period specified in the recruitment announcement. Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.

Age Requirement:

  • Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years of age. The position is classified under JSS 3 / GL 04. This opportunity is particularly relevant to candidates interested in developing a career in seafaring and maritime operations.

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