The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Dr Jethro W.

Brooks Jr, has called for both government and private sec­tor support to assist the university meet the increasing demand for Maritime Education and Training (MET) within the sub-region and beyond."MET is gaining momentum among the public due to the prom­ising employment opportunities it could offer graduates," Dr Brooks Jr said.He stressed the need for investment in infrastructure to accommodate the growing interest and enrollment in maritime pro­grammes.Speaking at the university's 19th Congregation ceremony held in Accra on Saturday, Dr Brooks Jr.

noted a significant increase in stu­dent admissions for the 2024/2025 academic year, particularly among female students enrolling in the sea-going programme."Female enrollment in the sea-going programme increased to 99, compared to 35 in the 2023/2024 academic year.

Overall, the cadet regiment has risen from 248 to 480," he stated.In light of this, he announced that the university would seek sup­port from individuals, organisations and especially stakeholders in the maritime industry to assist in the construction of new classrooms and hostels to accommodate the steadily growing student popula­tion."Additionally, the Board has approved that the university may enter into agreements with estate developers willing to construct hostels on a build-operate-transfer, build-and-jointly-operate, or any other mutually beneficial arrange­ment," he added.Dr Brooks Jr.