Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 — leadership & teamwork (A-III/1, A-III/2)
Deck & Engine Officer
Engine Room Resource Management (ERM)
ERM applies human-element principles to the engine room — addressing communication, decision-making, and teamwork during normal watchkeeping and engine-room emergencies.
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
- Engine officers at operational and management levels
Prerequisites
- Watchkeeping engineer certification
Apply ERM principles during normal and emergency operations
Improve communication between engine and bridge teams
Identify and break error chains in the engine room
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Human factors in the engine room
- Workload
- Automation challenges
02
Communication & decision-making
- Standing orders
- Handover
03
Engine-room emergencies
- Blackout response
- Fire
- Flooding
Assessment
Simulator and case-study based assessment.
Certification
Course completion certificate aligned with STCW leadership requirements.
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Interested in this course?
Request open-enrolment dates, an in-house quotation, or on-board delivery for your fleet. We respond within 2 business days.
Alternatively, send us a direct email at captmohab@googlemail.com
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