Qualification and Training | NIMASA

Qualification and Training | NIMASA
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Qualification and Training
Maritime education and training generally consists of education of knowledge of defined theoretical subjects and training of skills in a number of practical short duration courses, in the training institutes plus a mandatory period of seagoing experience onboard ships.
Qualified seafarer should be able to demonstrate the competencies prescribed in the convention. These competencies are to be achieved through a combination of education and training plus practical experience.
Career Progressions
Maritime career progression charts are designed to guide seafarers to the best route required to further their career.
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Career Paths Chart
Convention Certificates of Competency and Proficiency Requirement
Master / Chief Mate
Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch
Rating as Able Seafarer Deck
Ratings forming part of Watch Engine
Chief Engineer and 2nd Engineer Officer
Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
Electro Technical Officer
Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine
Ratings forming part of Watch Engine
Electro Technical Ratings
Non-Convention (Domestic) certificates of Competency Requirement
River Master
Quarter Master
Marine Engineer Assistant
Power Driven Small Crafts
Coxswain
MotorMan
Conduct of Seafarers Certificate Of Competency (COC) and Certificate Of Proficiency (COP) Examinations
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Revalidation of Certificate of Competency
GMDSS Endorsement
Endorsement of Foreign Certificate of Competency
Tanker Endorsement of Certificate of Competency
Replacement of Certificate of Competency
Training Organizations
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