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The National Diploma in Technology, Nautical Studies Course was commenced in 1987 with the assistance Of the International Maritime Organization (UNDP project) and the Ministry of Ports and Shipping ,Sri Lanka. The International Maritime Organization provided consultants, equipment and training fellowships for local staff . The Chief Nautical Adviser , formulated the syllabi ,set up the laboratories , and monitored the operation of the course for a period of two years .The course satisfies STCW-95 Convention requirements for Officer –in-Charge of a Navigational watch.

Professional Courses:

The Division of Maritime Studies conducts a series of Professional Courses of short time duration according to the respective IMO model courses.
  1. Radar Observation & Plotting
  2. Electronic Navigation Systems
  3. Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
  4. Basic Fire Fighting
  5. sea survival
  6. Basic First Aid
  7. PSSR
  8. Oil Tankerr Familiarization

Certificate of Competency – Class III (Deck Officer)

Students who possess the National Diploma in Technology ( Nautical Studies) are exempted from all written question papers of the Certificate of Competency – Class III (Deck Officer) Examination Those who possess a minimum of 6 month bridge watchkeeping experience during their sea training period are eligible to appear for the Oral Examination of Class-III Deck Officer Examination

 
NAUTICAL STUDIES - CURRICULUM
Year Subjects
Year 1
  • Mathematics
  • Engilsh
  • Engineering Physics & Chemistry
  • Principles of Electricity
  • Seamanship I
  • Navigation
  • Marine Transportation I
  • Meteorology I
  • Marine operations(non examinable)
  • Engineering Mechanics & Electronics

Students also complete the following short courses before commencing their sea training.

  • Basic Fire Fighting
  • sea survival
  • Basic First Aid
  • PSSR
  • Oil Tankerr Familiarization
Year 2 sea training
Year 3
  • English
  • Seamanship II
  • Celastial Navigation
  • Marine Transportation Ii
  • Meteorology II
  • Electronics Navigation, Instruments & Systems
  • Ship Management & Nautical Englush
  • Near Coastal navigation
  • Ship Construction & Engineering

    Student also complete the following short courses during year 3 studies

    • Radar Observation & Plotting
    • Electronic Navigation Systems
    • Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
 
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