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This programme can be completed full-time, or in short blocks in between periods at sea.
Learn the skills and knowledge to complete all the duties required of a watchkeeper deck (officer in charge of a navigational watch) onboard seagoing ships. You’ll work directly under the Chief Mate or Master and have a very high level of responsibility for the safety of the vessel.
You will learn to manage the planning of a passage and the maintenance of a safe navigational watch using electronic navigation aids and traditional celestial navigation on a seagoing vessel. You will learn how to manage the cargo and the non-technical maintenance of the vessel at an operational level. You will also learn advanced leadership skills to manage resources and crew onboard, and lead the response to emergencies and distress at sea.
June 2027
MIT city campus – New Zealand Maritime School
The ANZ Tower, Level 3, 2 Commerce Street,
corner of Commerce and Quay Streets,
Auckland CBD,
Auckland,
1010, North Island, New Zealand
General
Students intending to pursue a seagoing career must produce evidence of having met the medical and eyesight standards currently in force by Maritime New Zealand. These are statutory requirements for working on ships.
AND
Completed the academic component of the New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing – Able Seafarer Deck strand (L4) (NZ2511-01)
OR
Provide evidence of sea service required for the Watchkeeper certificate of competency as per STCW code
Academic
Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme
Applicants with no seagoing experience:
14 credits in either Mathematics (calculus, algebra or equivalent) and/or Physics
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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