The Metropolitan College Maritime education programmes are offered in partnership with the renowned Warsash Maritime School, which is part of Solent University in Southampton, UK.
The programmes focus on developing both comprehensive knowledge, but also the quality of character and interpersonal skills necessary to meet up with effectiveness to the standards of their profession.
Deck Officers programmes consist of 6 successive training phases, alternating between time spent at college and time spent at sea. The 5th phase of the programme includes a 6-week training period, during which students will visit the Warsash Maritime School in Southampton, in order to undergo specialized training and participate in examinations at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which issues the relevant Certificate of Competency.
Whether on cargo or passenger ships, on tankers, containerships or bulk carriers, Deck Officers experience a career full of challenges and they are active members of one of the most thriving industries in the world.
Under the Master’s command, the Deck department is responsible for safe ship navigation and operation. Deck Officers are the main members of the ship management team, undertaking different roles (depending on their rank), including shifts, route planning, safe navigation, cargo loading, stability, communication and deck equipment. The captain carries full command and ultimate responsibility for crew, vessel, cargo safety as well as environmental protection.
The BSc (Hons) Marine Operations Management programme has been designed in order to cover the entire scope of necessary Maritime Science knowledge: ship navigation and handling, safe ship operation and management etc, so that graduates may be able to efficiently and successfully respond to all those multiple tasks assigned on board. Students graduate with the Officer of the Watch (3rd Officer) rank and they may immediately pursue a career at sea as well as a career on land later on, given that the maritime industry offers numerous opportunities for those who have successfully proven their worth on board.
Modules
Foundation
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Introduction to Navigation
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Introduction to Marine Legislation
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Mathematics for Nautical Science
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Introduction to Ship & Port Operations
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Introduction to Ship Construction & Stability
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Nautical Science Terminology
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Academic English & Study Skills
Level 4
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Ship Stability & Construction
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Ship Operations
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Ocean Navigation
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Maritime Trade & Transport
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Coastal Navigation
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Bridge Management
Level 5
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Command Passage Planning
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Advanced Ship Stability & Construction
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Cargo & Port Operations
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Law & Management for Mates & Masters
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Bridge & Engineering Systems
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Command Management for Masters & Mates
Level 6 (optional)
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Maritime Issues in the Contemporary World
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Maritime & Commercial Law
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Maritime Technology Management
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Financial Management
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Safety Management
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Work-based Project
Supplementary Courses
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Nautical Science Terminology
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NAEST (O)
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Navigational Aids, Equipment and Simulator Training (Operational level)
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HELM (O)
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Human Element Leadership and Management (Operational level)
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EDH
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(Efficient Deck Hand)
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Health & Safety On Board
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Human Element & Communication On Board
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Reflective Practice