Based on rules and regulations stated in the STCW Convention and Code as amended, Regulation II/2 and Code A-II/2
1 year sea service on vessels of 3000 GT or above as an officer in charge of a navigational watch
The students will acquire the qualifications required to obtain managerial positions offshore and onshore within maritime activities.
The study provides the students with the theoretical education required by the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) for the following international recognized certificates:
Deck Officer Class 2 – Chief Mate
Deck Officer Class 1 – Master
In addition to the theoretical foundation, further seagoing service is required for certification at the different levels as required by the STCW Convention and the Tanzanian Merchant Shipping Act.
Master and Chief Mate Course consist of mandatory short courses and core subjects. The mandatory short courses will be taught before the first semester and after the second semester. The core subjects will be taught during first and second semester.
On successfully completion of this course, holders of a certificate as officers in charge of a navigational watch will be entitled to a Chief Mate Certificate. As for holders of a Chief Mate Certificate with approved sea service they will be entitled to a Master Certificate of Competence on passing their oral examinations.
Mandatory practical training on visual bridge simulator where various types of ships and operational conditions can be simulated. In addition lectures, independent work and practical training in laboratory.
