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Navigation Officer Cadet Training Programme

Overview

A Navigation Officer maintains watches on the bridge at sea, and maintenance and cargo operations when in port.

They are responsible for passage planning, the safe navigation of the ship, cargo loading and discharge, ship stability, communications and the maintenance of the hull and deck equipment.

Our Navigation cadet training programme consist of best quality training, to guide you to become a qualified deck officer. Full programme consists of academic and on-board training which divide the programme into several phases.

Please contact our office for more information.

    Intake Limitations

    Maximum 24 students per course.

    Academic Faculty

    Our training will be delivered by properly qualified lecturers and instructors with qualifications as specified in MSN 03/2022 issued by the Director General of Merchant Shipping, Merchant Shipping Secretariat, Sri Lanka.

    Entry Requirements

    1. be above 17 years and be less than 22 years
    2. hold a credit pass in English at GCE O/L Examination (Local / London)
    3. have 2 passes at GCE A/L examination (Local / London) in Maths stream or Biology stream (including a pass for physics) or Technology stream (including a pass for Science for Technology or Engineering for Technology)
    Type of Course

    Full Time

    Date of Commencement

    September 2023

    Duration

    Phase 1 – 07 months at SMTI (Residential)
    Phase 2 – 12 months (On the ship training)
    Phase 3 – 08 months at SMTI.

    Calendar

    Please call our office for information.

    Course Fee
    Phase 1 – US$ 6750
    Phase 2 – US$ 1750
    Phase 3 – US$ 4000 + Mandatory STCW short course Fee US$ 3600 ( One year period is given after OOW CoC to pay)
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