The Deck Officer program is a field of study that mixes the ancient techniques in navigation with the latest technology in the Maritime industry. At Nautical Studies Department, each academic program emphasizes hands-on experiences that expand on your classroom learning. Our Diploma and Bachelor degrees will enable you to implement the knowledge you gain through your study into future jobs.  As a Deck Officer, you can grow within a shipping company from Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch to Captain on a large ocean-going vessel. This great responsibility requires a thorough education and training.

During your education and training as a Deck Officer, you will learn to navigate, manoeuvre and in more general terms, to operate a ship. This includes safety courses like firefighting and lifesaving, cargo handling and stability of the ship, but also environmental and quality issues. The program is based on international standards and regulations and fully comply with IMO and STCW requirements. The academic program can lead to obtaining the professional Certificates of Competency of Officer on Watch, Chief Mate and Master Mariner issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Award: Diploma/Bachelor of Science in Nautical Studies  (Deck Officer).

The Nautical Studies programme aims to provide students with relevant and quality Maritime Education and equip them with the knowledge they will need when they join the workplace.

Entry Requirements

1. General Education Diploma (Grade 12 Certificate) or equivalent
2. All applicants must have completed English and Mathematics
3. For Nautical Studies programme, the students must be medically fit and with height of at least 140cm

1. English: obtain a score of 5.0 in the IELTS taken in the last two years or score at least 70 points in the College English placement test
2. Mathematics: score at least 50 in the Math placement tests
3. Information Technology: provides a valid certificate in IC3 or ICDL, or score at least 50 in the IT placement tests

Enrollment

1. An original General Education Diploma (Grade 12 Certificate) or equivalent with a minimum pass grade in Mathematics and English
2. Two coloured photos of the applicant
3. A copy of the applicant’s national ID card
4. A copy of the applicant’s guardian’s valid passport or ID card

1. An original grade 11 certificate or equivalent
2. The original High Secondary School Certificate or equivalent must be attested by student’s country’s Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Omani Embassy in his/her country.
3. A copy of the applicant’s valid Passport

Full-Time Programme Study Plan

Graduate data (Exit with diploma , bachelors)

After obtaining the Diploma and/or bachelor in Nautical Studies you will be qualified to work onboard vessels and in shore positions such as:

• Captain.
• Chief Mate.
• Junior Officer (2nd and 3rd Officer).
• Marine Superintendent.
• Ship Agent.
• Vetting Manager.
• HSSEQ related Positions.
• Marine Surveyor.
• Port State Control Inspector and other positions in Maritime Administration.
• Port / Marina Captain.
• HR in shipping companies.
• VTS Operator.