Course code: D5

Scope (Target audience) : This course has been designed to meet the requirements of STCW section II/3 and is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 7.03.This course is open to students who wish to enhance their knowledge & those wishing to fulfill prerequisite for attending Master of ship up to 500 GT  near coustal voyager competency certificate.

Objective : This course is based on the minimum knowledge required for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of less than 500 GT engaged on near coastal voyages. Upon completion of the course a trainee will be able to perform the relevant duties expected of a mariner.

Course content : 

• Terrestrial navigation
• Meteorology
• Ship maneuvering including collision avoidance
• Safety at sea
• Cargo and vessel handling
• English 

Duration: 134 hours

Prerequisite : 

• At least 18 years of age
• Identification card or passport
• 2 passport size colored photographs
• 3 years certified sea service on deck
• Minimum elementary school report card
• Radar observer certificate
• Basic Safety training certificate
• General Radio Operator’s certificate
• Advanced Fire Fighting certificate
• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats(other than fast rescue boats) certificate
• Medical First Aid
• Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) certificate
• Medical exam issued by Occupational health practice in Republic of Croatia

Approved by :

• MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
• CROATIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING

Note to client : After successful completion of the course, adopted knowledge of terrestrial navigation definition and formulas, safety at sea definitions, navigation officer qualification and examination candidates will receive a Officer in charge of navigational watch on a ship up to 500 GT certificate.