Graduate Testimonials
July 2023
"Without a doubt, providing me with more knowledge and inspiration were the strengths of this training.
Knowing more about the functioning of a more modern Port that uses more technology to achieve results had a positive impact on my vision as a professional in the sector.
It will certainly inspire me and enable me to present new proposals and even contacts so that we can use and benefit from the technological advantages available.
I recommend the course to colleagues and other industry professionals."
Mrs. Zola Emilia Gambõa Ferreira Brás
Head of Department, Concession Management
Porto de Luanda
Angola
June - July, 2021
"Attending the Port Senior Management training offered by GIMI was a rich experience."
Ms. Hanitra Andriantsoa
Quality Manager
Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale
Madagascar
"The Senior Port Management Programme was rich, practical and deepen my knowledge about port management and how it function as a whole in a dynamic environment."
Mrs. Suoma Itope Kalulu
Employee Relations and Wellness
Elgin, Brown & Hamer Namibia (Pty) Ltd
Namibia
"Thank you so much for given us this opportunity to gain lot of learning experience and to our sponsors IMO for given me the opportunity to capacities me with knowledge and skills thus enhance my contribution towards effective maritime development in The Gambia. The program has given me effective tools to change the world and the knowledge I acquired will be Extremely useful in my decision making at work thank you."
Ms. Fatou Ceesay
Claims Manager
Gambia Ports Authority (GPA)
Gambia
"I am very happy to have participated in this online programme which was very relevant and appropriate to me as a Principal Terminal Officer. Thanks to GIMI and IMO."
Ms. Ida Kafui Nutsugah
Principal Terminal Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"I am so grateful to have attended the online Port Senior Management and the knowledge learned were greatly appreciated and useful in our port."
Mrs. Arlyn A Caraig
Division Manager
Philippine Ports Authority
Philippines
"This programme expanded my intelectual and professional experience
Mr. Theophilus Kanu
Shipping and Clearing Officer
Philport Integrated Logistics Ltd
Nigeria
"I had a great learning experience with this online course on Port Senior Management."
Ms. Cordelia C. Sidon
Acting Department Manager
Philippine Ports Authority
Philippines
November - December 2020
"Up to date and very practical course on port management concepts."
Ms. Mwanaulu Mwajita
Senior Business Analyst
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE)
Kenya
"The course was very resourceful to me and my career advancement in the Maritime sector. Thank you for your good work in enhancing my knowledge pertaining Port and Shipping industry."
Ms. Gladys Jebiwot Kiprono
Security Supervisor
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya
"Very informative and insightful, the facilitators were great and I am grateful to have been a participant."
Mrs. Jacqueline S Omayio
Assistant Superintendent
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya
"I have found this course to be an eye opener in many areas related to Port Management. The information is certainly cutting edge - state of the art to keep practitioners current and relevant. The lecturers are excellent and provided thorough responses to our questions. I enjoyed this course and am happy that I participated in this unforgettable experience."
Mrs. Lois Elizabeth Pinnock
Senior Manager
Port Authority of Jamaica
Jamaica
"Rich, insightful and impacting"
Mrs. Marie Ehemeiri Asein
Port Manager
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria
"The course has been most informative and interactive. Excellent course material."
Mr. Craig Curtis
Deputy Port Controller
Ministry of Transport and Local Government
Bahamas
"It was very interesting and useful!"
Ms. Silvina Zhivkova Bakardzhieva
Senior Expert (Legal Adviser)
Executive Agency Maritime Administration (EAMA)
Bulgaria
"The training was quite informative"
Mrs. Sandra Munduru
Senior Logistics Officer
Ministry of Works and Transport
Uganda
"It was very educative, informative and interactive."
Ms. Juliana K Boateng
Port Operations Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"It’s really a great experience to have join this online program which is very relevant and appropriate to my position as Port Manager . Thank you GIMI!"
Ms. Atty. Sarah R. Mijares
Port Manager
Philippine Ports Authority
Philippines
November 2019
"Very useful information to be used at workplaces and even after leaving work force."
Mrs. Sarah Mogi
Port Manager
Alotau - PNG Customs Service
Papua New Guineaa
December 2018
"My encounter with GIMI has really enhanced my knowledge in port management"
Mr. Charles Yeboah Asante
Acting Procurement Manager
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"Value for money programme"
Mr. Samuel Kofi Arhin
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)Takoradi
Ghana
"The course has actually enriched me with alot of knowledge on port operations and security related issues."
Mr. Stephen Abane Ayeo Seidu
Marine Services Manager
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"GIMI is an Institution of excellence, Managed by Professionals"
Mr. Stephen Amoah
Audit Manager
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"An educational and insightful course for any individual working in the maritime sector."
Mrs. Ayisha Humu Banda
Principle Accounts Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"Liberate your self from poverty through knowledge"
Mrs. Rosina Osei Wiafe
Snr. Legal Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"The Galilee Institute experience is a must for all."
Ms. Delali Seglah
Senior Traffic Officer
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
November 2018
"The course and the college are great and highly recommend that aspiring managers and future leaders in the shipping and port industry to attend."
Mr. Aliyu Lawan
Assistant Director Maritime Capacity Building
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Nigeria
"The programme was very beneficial to a Port worker and also gave great insights of the trends in the Maritime Industry. Projects were a beautiful addition to widen the knowledge of the students. Keep it up GIMI and thank you for the knowledge, wonderful experience and warm staff."
Mr. Andrew Mwachia Opiyo
Senior Operations Officer (CFS and Gates)
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya
"Highly recommend and enabling programme for any maritime and shipping practitioner."
Mr. Mahmud Bachaka
Assistant Chief Shipping Development Officer
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Nigeria
"The course was as per my expectations and will definitely help me as Finance Manager of my company."
Mr. Sanjay Paddia
Finance Manager
Cargo Handling Corp Ltd
Mauritius
"The Port senior Management programme is very Informative and it is an upgradation of our knowledge in the shipping industries and Supply chain industry."
Mr. Sathish Kumar Deenadaylan
President & Director
Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited
India
"It was a wonderful experience where cultures from all over world meet. It was a really good organised course. You guys are thorough professionals and are like family to us now."
Mr. Tejaswi Sabbineni
General Manager
Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited
India
"Excellent courses and SMART teachers. I really felt in academic conditions where the program was rigorously followed. I leave here armed with experiences of others ports, additional skills and knowledge to increase my performance in my company"
Mr. Theodore Guillaume Toko Dikongue
Director of Ports Development
Port Authority of Douala
Cameroon
"I am satisfied with the programme. The organisers did excellently well ."
Mr. Thomas Emeka Uzor
Principal Shipping Development Officer
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Nigeria
"It was a very beneficial course for me, having to learn the theory, technical and practical aspect of the overall course. And having the study tour as well as given added knowledge on port operations. I have taken a lot from this programme and will recommend my county men in the maritime industry to pursue this course."
Mrs. Cherotine Yoka
Operations Officer
PNG Ports Corporation Limited - Port Moresby Port
Papua New Guinea
"It was really a oppotunity given to me by IMO, Galililee Institute and my organization tp improve my knowledge to be a good role model in the maritime industry. Thank you all !"
Mrs. Gnei Zavia Miskin
Deputy Chief Operations Manager
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Sri Lanka
"Galilee Institute is an exceptional citadel of learning with global reputation for advanced professional capacity building. I was privileged to attend the Port Senior Management program which had a robust course content, brilliant lecturers and impressive study tours that gave practical insights into the programme."
Mrs. Ngozi Stella Obikili
Asst. General Manager
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigeria
"The programme gives a good insight and appreciation to non core port managers and a good refresher for practicing port operations managers."
Mrs. Rejoice Delali Afi Anane
Transit Terminal Manager
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Ghana
"This programme is very important to understand more and to better masters the port environment and problems and even how to manage in other different fields."
Mrs. Sylvie Laure Sibe
Head of Legal Directorate
Port Authority of Douala
Cameroon
"Port management is an international business which connects the world from different corners, and the GIMI is doing a great job in connecting professionals from many countries. keep up the good work."
Ms. Anene Kejela Wodajo
Maritime Lawyer
Ethiopian Maritime Affairs Authority (EMAA)
Ethiopia
"The Port Senior Management Course was indeed a very useful introduction to many of the various topics/aspects that make up Port Operations. I would definitely recommend it to Managers or Administrators who are curious about learning more about port operations generally and not just limited to their own specific area of work."
Ms. Daffodil Dvore Maxwell
Senior Legal Officer
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
"Studying at Galilee was a very wholesome experience. The course had a very good balance of classroom lectures and study tours that allowed for participants to make the connection between theory and practice. It also provided an excellent platform for networking amongst other participants and with key players in the Israeli maritime industry."
Ms. Deniece Melissa Aiken
Vice President, Legal & International Affairs
Caribbean Maritime University
Jamaica
"The first i am very happy because i can came to the Holy Land. This programme very important for my country because we need this programme to helping develop our port, because our port still develop. I honest when we went to Port Ashdod is so big and has many gates and technology system that is so sophisticated to detected another vessel and people entering to port. This programme very important to our because in my country lack for human resources especially in port and maritime bacground. I think if Galilee Colledge holding this programme i hope can invite us to enjoy this programme. Thank you and Shallom"
Ms. Felizarda Soares
Finance Officer
Autoridade Portuária Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
"Galilee Institute provides a well-rounded curriculum on all aspects of Port Operations with knowledgeable lecturers in an interactive and user-friendly environment. GIMI has provided me with an exceptional introduction to education and the culture in Israel."
Ms. Keisha Natasha Franco-Daniel
Management Analyst
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
"GIMI training is a wonderful,world class experience. Truly, Israeli experience."
Ms. Lyma Atieno Inda
Assistant Superintendent (Operations)
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya
"The programme is suited to equip attendees with the appropriate knowledge for Senior Port managers. GIMI offered compact sessions with faculty who are experts in their various fields. Real treat to learn from the maritime sectors leading nations."
Ms. Nanise Domonatani Kabakoro
Trainee Port Engineer
Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd.
Fiji
"The Port Senior Management Program is a wonderful and educative experience"
Ms. Regina Chokolay Conteh-Khali
Navigator
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration
Sierra Leone
November 2017
"A great institute to be. My experience here has broaden my managerial and analytical approach to solving problems and l can confidently say that l have gained so much. Being in Israel has also erased all the nagging thoughts l had. A better understanding has been gotten and a good ambassador I would be. Thank you Israel, Thank you GIMI. A fond memory l would always carry."
Mr. Jacob Hyde-Cooper
Logistics Manager
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA), Takoradi
Ghana
"This course has been very beneficial and valuable to me. The knowledge and skills gained will be used to back in my country, same will be go along way in improving performance and same will be shared with my colleagues at my work place."
Mrs. Mary Mukulu Mutisya
Senior Operations Officer (CFS)
Kenya Ports Authority
Kenya
"As a participant from a landlocked country, I appreciated the programme and found that it was very beneficial as this gave me a big baggage for the new development of the Inland ports."
Ms. Josephine Uwineza
Inland Waterways Development Senior Engineer
Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA)
Rwanda
"Thanks to GIMI and IMO, we have many people that want to learn about port management and other programmes in Israel after I attended this programme and told them about what I had experienced here in classes since I landed in Tel Aviv... What I (We) heard about Israel from media is not the same as what I see here..."
Ms. Rima Novianti
Commercial and Business Development Director
Indonesia Port Corporation (PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II - Persero)
Indonesia
"A balanced course for the entry level senior executives which will enable them to share their knowledge/ experiences with the other executives from different parts of the world."
Ms. Swapna Ariga
Assistant Director (Research)
New Mangalore Port Trust
India
"Course was informative and interaction with officials from other countries is very beneficial."
Mrs. Amita Mulye
Senior Deputy Chief Accounts Officer
Mumbai Port Trust
India
"The course is designed to give a general overview of the recommended topics which all persons in the maritime environment should have some knowledge of. This enhances the skills and thinking of the persons who attend particularly those in managerial positions."
Lt. Jamal O'Brian Crick
Executive Officer
Barbados Defence Force
Barbados
November 2016
"Personally, the programme has added to me the valuable tools of analysis to my day-to-day activities in the work place, and on how best to advise management of my organisation and government (if get a chance) on their decision making."
Mr. Mahamud Mashaka Mabuyu
National Logistics Officer
World Food Programme (WFP)
Tanzania
"I appreciate GIMI, this institution made me to understand what Port Management really is all about."
Mrs. Jocelyne S Davies-Kollie
Secretary - Port Manager
National Port Authority of the Republic of Liberia
Liberia
"It was a valuable experience at GIMI. Good education on the subject area and an excellent Kibbutz experience. I recommend GIMI to all colleagues in the Maritime Industry."
Ms. Emma Nyarkoa Anoff-Afiakwa
Public Relations Officer
Ghana Shippers' Authority
Ghana
"I indeed found this course beneficial. The lecturers are all down-to-earth individuals who impacted greatly on me. The lectures were like an open window, it gave me the opportunity to see and experience first hand, what the future could be like in my country if we only apply the knowledge that was imparted."
Ms. Lisa Janet-Helena Page
Administrative Manager
National Port Authority of the Republic of Liberia
Liberia
"Have it mind already to become an ambassador to this college encouraging both private and governmental firms to get admitted."
Mr. Alexander Odoom
Director
Stardex Marine Consult
Ghana
"This programme has been beneficial to me as it has helped to develop my managerial skills and gain familiarity with analytical tools and approaches to problem-solving."
Mrs. Michaela Bonya Cotay
Deputy Internal Auditor & Compliance Manager
Sierra Leone Ports Authority
Sierra Leone
"GIMI is an amazing institute with so much to offer its participants. Having the opportunity to study here has been very enlightening for me. I would recommend for more participants in my home country to make the most of the opportunity to study here as i did. I have a much more clear overview now of where the ports industry is heading and where my port is. Thank you GIMI!"
Ms. Ina Yasmine Kamasteia
Shipping Administrator
ort of Port Vila
Vanuatu
November 2015
“It is such an opportunity to attend the Port Senior Management. I have gained extensive knowledge in port management. Gained a broader overview as much as port management is concerned.”
Ms. Justina Megameno Iiyambo
Manager: Property
Namibian Ports Authority
Namibia
“Excellent Course, motivated and dedicated faculties and officials with very good ancillary arrangements.”
Ms. Rebecca Das
Joint Director (Planning & Research)
Kolkata Port Trust
India
“Great experince and great Institute, that's GIMI.”
Ms. Maria Carmelita Caballo Lolong
Principal Engineer A
Philippine Ports Authority, PMO-Bohol
Philippines
“Attending the Senior Port Management equiped me with the needed knowledge to function as Strategic Busssiness Partner being an HR, personel .Although i have been in the Port environment for years i have not been able to acquire such in dept knowledge as i have done within this short period of training . it has really address the my skill gap and postioned me to add greater value to my organisation .I now understand staff and their jobs and better positioned to address their issues. i recommended this course for all HR. personnel at the various Port.”
Caroline Chinelo Nwobi
Senior Manager Human Resources and Administration
SIFAX Group, Ports and Cargo Handling Service Ltd.
Nigeria
November 2014
“I recommend the course to all Port Manager of the Philippine Ports Authority. This is one course that would help a lot in making us more effective in our work.”
Engr. Noeme W Calderon
Port Manager
Philippine Ports Authority
Philippines
“This is the most intensive most productive and most informative training session i have had in a very long time. I have gained a lot of insight into the maritime industry set-up and this will help me in implementing my organizational objectives. Excellent programme."
Mr. Petrus Jackson Kapuka
Procurement Manager
Namibian Ports Authority
Namibia
“A wonderfull programme from a crew that knows what they are dooing. From the reception, the course and inter personal relationship in excellent. The Study tours are awesome. I wish to be here again in the futue.”
Mr. Daniels Ahangba Adaa
Senior Regulatory Officer
National Agency for Food and Drugs (NAFDAC)
Nigeria
“The programme was very good and beneficial, i enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. Thank you for the opportunity, i hope you make it possible for me to come again for another course related with ports. Shalom, Toda."
Dr. Francisco Carlos Salomao
Management Trainee
Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC)
Mozambique
“A course on port management conducted in a kibbutz in Israel was the right mix for a person like me interested in both Israel and ports. Got enough opportunty to learn about the country and its people and also ports."
Mrs. Sarmistha Pradhan
Senior Deputy Secretary
Kolkata Port Trust
India
