DECK CADET (Foundation Degree ROUTE),DECK CADET (Foundation Degree ROUTE),DECK CADET (Foundation Degree ROUTE)

The Marine Operations foundation degree is the first step towards being a Captain on a cruise liner taking passengers around the world or navigating a 500,000 tonne merchant ship. The Merchant Navy comprises many different shipping companies with vessels ranging from 500 to 500,000 tonnes in size. The ships are a vital part of the world economy, carrying oil, containers, refrigerated cargo, coal, ore, grain, timber, cars, steel and a thousand other products to keep nations fed and industry supplied. Other commercial activities include cruise liners and passenger / vehicle ferries, cable laying and scientific vessels studying the seabed.

As a humanitarian gesture to an aspirant lacking a certain pre requisite in the field of education, we also undertake coaching to prepare them for pre-induction/pre sea courses prior to placement.

As a deck officer and eventually as Captain of one of these vessels you would be responsible for the safe navigation and the safe delivery of the cargo and passengers to their final destination. You will be part of a small vital team in charge of tens of millions pounds worth of sophisticated vessel and cargo. 

The content of the foundation degree course provides the industry-approved knowledge for a deck officer and Captain of a commercial ship. The course is designed to be integrated with professional short courses and twelve months training at sea so that, after three years, the successful student will have obtained not only a foundation degree but also a Department of Transport Officer of Watch (OOW) certificate. This is the fastest way for a new entrant to acquire the OOW certificate.

This is the initial qualification for an officer to be in charge of the navigational watch on a commercial vessel anywhere in the world. After further sea time and short courses, as a qualified officer, Chief Mate and Master Mariner certificates will be obtained.


programme takes three calendar years as students complete twelve months sea time in periods between University based study in Liverpool.

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