Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)

This certificate enables you to work as a Master or Chief mate on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area and as Watchkeeper deck officer on vessels of any gross tonnage and in any operating area.

Gain these skills:

• maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship stability)
• monitor, loading, unloading, securing and stowage of cargo
• apply leadership and team working capability
• contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
• follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
• observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
• prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)
• survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)
• plan and conduct a passage and determine position
• use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
• ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
• maintain seaworthiness of the ship (ship construction)