About us

Antwerp Maritime Academy (Hogere Zeevaartschool - HZS) is an international top school in the heart of Europe's maritime capital: Antwerp. For over two hundred years, we have been the Belgian reference for training in the maritime sector, and today we are more relevant than ever in an increasingly globalised world. We offer modern and future-oriented courses that prepare you for a career in the wheelhouse of our society - on board a ship or ashore.
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Campus Noordkasteel

We think that our campus in the Scheldt curve is the best in Antwerp. The view is magnificent and the distance to partner companies (and the city centre) very short. Next academic year, the listed main building will be fitted with an ultramodern brother, to make lessons and practical labs even more comfortable.

Also ultramodern are our simulators for practising complex shipping manoeuvres or communication at sea, and our didactic methods for teaching you the necessary knowledge. By the way, these are taught by teachers with a head full of knowledge and a belly full of love for the sector. And what they don't tell you, you will undoubtedly find in the extensive library.

 

Nieuwbouw

History in pictures

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  • Labo elektriciteit
  • Les safety op de vijver
  • studenten in de Argo
  • Polaris simulator

Organisational Chart

 

General Manager: Dr. Rowan Van Schaeren
 

Teaching staff

  • Faculty Head of the Nautical Faculty: Axel Annaert

  • Faculty Head of Naval Engineering Remke Willemen

  • Faculty Head of Science: Ludwina Van Son



Supporting services

  • Librarian: Han Jacobs

  • Maritime Training: Christel Peeters

  • Communication: Gersom Brussaard

  • Internationalization: Olivier Schalm

  • Hydrography: Axel Annaert

  • Quality Assurance: Helen Verstraelen

  • Education and Educational Renewal: Ilse Bogaert

  • Scientific Research: Geert Potters, Marc Vervoort and Olivier Schalm

  • Science Communication: Ilse Bogaert

  • Student Counselling: Sylvia Adriaenssens; Isabelle Dekkers

  • ICT: Peter Bueken, Ken Driessens

  • Infrastructure: Stefaan Bueken


 

Administrative and technical staff

  • Head of department: Kristel Van Roy



Boards and committees

  • Chairman Supervisory Board: Peter Raes

  • Chairman Executive Council: Peter Raes

  • Chairman Committee Education and Educational Renewal (COO): Rowan Van Schaeren

  • Chairman Committee Scientific Research (CWO): Rowan Van Schaeren

  • Chairman University College Negotiation Committee (HOC): Rowan Van Schaeren

  • Chairman Steering Council IVH (Institute for Hydrography): Philippe De Maeyer

  • Chairman Student Council: Arthur Wouters


Donations

The Antwerp Maritime Academy is authorised to receive exempted donations.

Thanks to your financial support, the HZS can continue to invest in high-quality education and carry on its pioneering research. And the unique heritage of the Hogere Zeevaartschool will be preserved.

To this end, HZS appeals to the loyalty of its alumni, companies and everyone who cares about the college and nautical education.

 

Contact person

Rebecca Van Rie
Head of Accounting and Personnel
tel. 03-205 64 31
rebecca.van.rie@hzs.be

Beleidsplan

Gender Equality Plan

Meldpunt unierecht

What a network

Those who graduate here do not only have a diploma in their hands. You are also part of a strong network of maritime companies and service providers where your diploma opens doors. Here, but also abroad. That is a priceless advantage that will pay off for a lifetime.

Dr. Rowan Van Schaeren ~

AMA news

Latest news from the maritime world

If you are so connected to the maritime sector, you might pick up some news from time to time. You will find them on these pages.