New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Operations

NMIT

Subject area

Marine Craft Operation

Qualification

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Entry requirements

N/A

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the maritime industry with people who have the skills and knowledge required by relevant international conventions to manage coastal or off-shore vessel operations as skipper on a fishing vessel (over 45 metres) or master on a commercial vessel up to 500 GT.

Graduates will meet the requirements of International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) and Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

The qualification is for experienced seafarers intending to progress to command roles on fishing or commercial vessels.