Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 Regulation VIII/2 — watchkeeping
- STCW Code Section A-VIII/2
Deck & Engine Officer
Navigation & Watchkeeping Refresher
Refresher training to consolidate watchkeeping standards for officers in charge of a navigational watch, including COLREGs, lookout principles, and bridge procedures.
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
- OOWs returning to sea or refreshing watchkeeping standards
Prerequisites
- Valid OOW certification
Apply STCW watchkeeping principles correctly
Maintain a proper lookout by sight, hearing, and all available means
Comply with COLREGs and master's standing orders
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Watchkeeping principles
- Composition of watch
- Handover
02
COLREGs refresher
- Steering & sailing rules
- Lights & shapes
- Sound signals
03
Bridge procedures
- Checklists
- Reporting
- Pilotage
Assessment
Written test and bridge simulator scenarios.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
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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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