Deck Officer (Nautical Studies) programme

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Year 1

Plane and Spherical Trigonometry
Solid Mensuration
Physics 1
English 1 (communication skills)
Ships, Ship Routines and
Construction
Terrestrial Navigation 1
Physical Exercise & Swimming

Linear Algebra
Physics 2
English 2 (communication skills)
Static Transverse Stability
Cargo Handling & Stowage –
carriage of non-dangerous goods
Terrestrial Navigation 2
Maritime Law
Physical Exercise & Swimming

Year 2

Calculus
Marine Vocabulary and Terms
Basic Safety 1, STCW A-VI/1-1-4, to
Model courses 1.13, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.21.
Cargo Handling & Stowage 2 – Carriage
of Dangerous Goods, including
STCW A-V/1(2-7)
Celestial Navigation
Dynamic Transverse Stability and
Longitudinal Stability
Deck Watchkeeping and Collision Regulations
STCW A-VIII/2.3-1, 4-1, 4-3
Physical Exercise & Swimming

Technical Writing
Emergency Procedures incl. STCW A-VI/2-1,
2-2,3,4, to Model Courses 1.14, 1.15, 1.23
and 2.03
Ship Handling and Manoeuvring
Electronic Navigation, RADAR and ARPA
and IAMSAR
Radio Communication, INMARSAT/GMDSS,
to IMO Model Course 1.25
Meteorology and Oceanography
General Chemistry + Fuel Oils and Lubricants
Physical Exercise & Swimming

Year 3

In the third year you will go to sea. On board a vessel you will do your apprenticeship. During this period, you will be guided by a personal coach from IMCO and one on board. While on board you must do certain tasks. These tasks are described in your TRB (Training Record Book).

Year 4

Cargo Planning, Handling, Securing
Electronic Navigation, RADAR, ARPA and IAMSAR
Voyage Planning and Conducting
Stability and Trim, Transversal, Longitudinal and Damage Stability
Marine Power Plant
Physical Exercise & Swimming
Preparation and Research on the Graduation Project

Ship Handling and Manoeuvring
Maritime Law
Medical Care STCW A-VI/4, to Model Course 1.15
Meteorology & Oceanography
Shipboard Human Resource Management
Physical Exercise & Swimming
Research, Preparation and Presentation of the Graduation Project