SCHOOL OF NAUTICAL STUDIES

School of Nautical Studies provide global academic and professional training for Local and Foreign midshipmen and women. Its provide a strong foundation for young local and Foreign students wishing to build a career in hydrographic surveys, environmental support and to train middle level manpower for local and international hydrography industry.

School of Nautical Studies offers Diploma, ND and HND courses in Nautical Science and Professional Short Courses in Maritime Safety and other Seafarers Courses.

Nautical Science – National Diploma

A career in Nautical Science prepares a person for work in maritime transport as a deck officer on board a marine vessel such as a ship. The National Diploma in Nautical science course is a two year course that results in an undergraduate diploma after which the student joins a ship as trainee cadet officer (commonly referred to as a deck cadet).

After sufficiently completing required time for experience at the sea and clearing necessary certificate of competency exams, the cadet becomes eligible to be employed as a navigating officer onboard a merchant ship. This first promotion comes with the designation of a Third Mate (or Junior Officer in some cases wherein the shipping company might require additional experience before becoming an Officer of the Watch, OOW).

The National Diploma in Nautical Science Course at FCFMT provides theoretical and practical knowledge required for seamanship, chart work, collision prevention, navigation, bridge equipment & watch keeping, cargo handling & stowage, ship stability, naval architecture (elementary), meteorology, marine signaling, ship maintenance and operation. Hands-on training is extremely important as a deck officer and thus detailed procedure and maintenance techniques of important deck machinery is an integral part of this course.

Prospects

Study in nautical science can create opportunities for jobs as a navigation officer. Major Opportunities include becoming a deck or navigation officer and rising to Captain of a merchant vessel. Products of the College have continued to maintain a strong presence on board ships owned and managed by various shipping companies.

Entry Requirements

Screening/Aptitude Test:

Candidates are subjected to Screening Exercise/Aptitude Test by sitting for the Graf-Comas Admission and Matriculation Board Exam (GAMBE) and score above 150 which is the given cut off mark stipulated by the college as may from time to time be decided by the Management/Regulatory Authority.

Candidates must pass Medical Test and Physical Fitness before he/she can be considered for admission.

Age Limit

Candidate should not be more than 25 years of age at the time of admission and shall be single and remain single throughout the duration of the programme.