Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 Manila Amendments
- Relevant IMO Model Course
- SOLAS / COLREGs
School of Nautical Studies
B.Sc. in Nautical Science
B.Sc. in Nautical Science is offered within the School of Nautical Studies at Deep Blue. The course delivers a structured combination of theoretical foundations and applied practice, developed by serving practitioners and academic faculty with extensive experience in the maritime sector. Candidates build the technical understanding, professional judgement, and regulatory awareness expected of a competent maritime professional in this discipline.
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Programme schedule
Your seafaring path — Deck Officer
This programme is part of a structured route to a Certificate of Competency (CoC) at sea. Studies can be completed at our Africa campus and/or our Asia campus.
Africa campus
All courses approved & accredited by the national flag administration
Asia campus
All courses approved by the regional maritime authority
- 1. Academic studies
B.Sc. Nautical Science — navigation, COLREGs, cargo, stability, maritime law.
- 2. Mandatory sea service
We arrange the required onboard cadetship/training berth so you can complete the sea-time IMO/STCW demands.
- 3. Verified Officer / Engineer
Sit OOW oral exams and obtain Class IV Deck Officer CoC. Progress to Chief Officer & Master.
⚓ We provide the mandatory sea service for our enrolled vocational students.
Cadetship berths, training records, and assessor sign-off are arranged through our shipping partners — so you actually finish the path and become a verified Marine Officer or Marine Engineer at sea, not just a graduate on paper.
Target audience
- Cadets and trainee deck officers
- Serving officers updating competency
- Maritime undergraduate students
Prerequisites
- Secondary education with science background
- English language proficiency
- Medical fitness for seafaring (where applicable)
Explain the underlying principles and current best practice of B.Sc. in Nautical Science.
Apply B.Sc. in Nautical Science concepts safely and effectively in shipboard / shore-based operations.
Identify and mitigate the main risks associated with B.Sc. in Nautical Science.
Communicate effectively with multinational crews and shore management on B.Sc. in Nautical Science.
Demonstrate the regulatory framework and documentation associated with B.Sc. in Nautical Science.
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Foundations of B.Sc. in Nautical Science
- Introduction to B.Sc. in Nautical Science — scope, terminology, and historical development
- Applicable international and national regulatory framework
- Roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the maritime professional
02
Operational practice in B.Sc. in Nautical Science
- Practical workflows and case studies relevant to B.Sc. in Nautical Science
- Risk assessment, hazard identification, and control measures
- Documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements
03
Advanced topics & assessment in B.Sc. in Nautical Science
- Decision-making and human-element factors
- Continuous improvement and lessons-learned culture
- Final assessment and competency demonstration
Assessment
Continuous assessment through written tests, practical / simulator exercises where applicable, and a final examination. Candidates must achieve the academy's minimum pass standard.
Certification
Successful candidates receive a Deep Blue certificate of completion. Where the course leads to a statutory certificate, it is issued in accordance with the relevant flag-state and IMO requirements.
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