CINEC's five-phase deck officer cadet pathway, approved by the Directorate of Merchant Shipping, leading to a Second Officer certificate of competency.
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CINEC CampusThe Navigation Officer Cadet Training Course is CINEC's deck officer pathway, approved by the Directorate of Merchant Shipping and following the IMO STCW 78 convention as amended. Phase 1 is a 7-month residential course on campus, followed by 6 months of sea service, Phase 3 (6 months), another 6 months at sea, and Phase 5 (6 months). Phase 1 covers navigation basics, ship knowledge, operational safety, mathematics, communications, meteorology, bridge equipment and seamanship plus STCW short courses. Phase 3 adds coastal and ocean navigation, radar and ARPA, and Phase 5 covers advanced navigation, medical first aid, survival craft, advanced fire fighting, GMDSS, ECDIS and ship security officer training. The final exam leads to a Second Officer's Certificate of Competency and a CINEC Diploma in Applied Science. Candidates with three A/L passes may receive a BSc (Hons) in Nautical Science, subject to UGC approval, after qualifying as chief officer and completing project work. Internal cadets are placed on a ship for sea phases; external cadets arrange their own.
At least 9 months approved deck service on ships of 500 GT or more
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Level
diploma
Duration
7 Months ยท full-time
Location
Colombo
Fees
On request
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