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Deck Officer Training

MSAT’s Deck Officer Training courses are tailored for aspiring and current deck officers who aim to take on leadership roles at sea. Covering navigation, cargo handling, ship maneuvering, and operational safety, these programs combine technical knowledge with practical simulations to prepare you for real-world maritime challenges.

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Navigation & Ship Handling

Master the art of safe navigation and vessel maneuvering.

  • COLREGS – 2 Days

  • Maritime Buoyage Familiarization – 0.5 Day

  • Master–Pilot Information Exchange – 1 Day

  • Ship Handling & Manoeuvring with Bridge Team Management – 5 Days

  • Steering – 1 Day

  • VPS (Voyage Planning Station) / ECDIS Familiarization – 2 Days

Cargo Operations & Maintenance

Develop skills in cargo handling, inspections, and accurate reporting.

  • Ballast Water Management – 0.5 Day

  • Hatch Cover Inspection & Maintenance – 0.5 Day

  • Oil Cargo Calculations – 1 Day

  • Oil Record Book – 1 Day

  • Electronic Oil Record Book – 2 Days

  • Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator – 5 Days

  • FRAMO Familiarization – 1 Day

  • Pump Man Course (Theory & Simulator Training) – 10 Days

Safety & Operational Readiness

Ensure safe and efficient operations on deck.

  • Deployment, Rigging & Use of Pilot and Accommodation Ladders – 0.5 Day

  • Safe Mooring – 1 Day

  • Gas Meter Familiarization – 1 Day

Communications & Certification

Stay globally recognized with the right certifications.

  • GMDSS–GOC – 16 Days

  • GMDSS Refresher – 3 Days

Commercial & Professional Development

Strengthen your career with essential awareness and management skills.

  • Commercial Awareness – 1 Day

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