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Deck Cadet Mid-term

Entry Criteria:     Deck Cadets

Course Duration:     10 days



Course Description

The course imparts training to cadets who have sailed onboard vessel for at least 6 months so that they have a better understanding of the practical aspects and job responsibilities of a junior officer. This course imparts knowledge and practice on the safety and operational aspects from the viewpoint of a junior officer and also builds on the work ethics and etiquettes to be followed when on board. Navigation and Bridge Watchkeeping is given greater emphasis through the practical application using numerous exercises.

Contents of the course

  • SSTP – maintenance of CRB, Activity books and Project files
  • Guidance for preparation for second mates Exam preparation
  • Code of Safe Working Practices
  • Handling of tools, Power tools, Manual lifting.
  • Mooring practices, Safety in mooring operations
  • Bridge Watchkeeping and position plotting techniques.
  • ECDIS Safety Settings
  • Limitations of Bridge Equipment
  • ROR, ARPA Radar settings and IALA Buoyage System.
  • UKC, OHC and tide calculation
  • Basics of Ship Handling and understanding of Wheelhouse Poster
  • LSA & FFA maintenance
  • Surface Preparation and Painting; Chemical Handling
  • Gas Instruments
  • Pollution Prevention and Emergency Response
  • LSA / FFA Maintenance
  • Practical Seamanship exercises carried out at AEMA campus and their machinery space area. 
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Please find below the list of documents required to get on the first day of the classroom course.
  1. 2 passport size photographs,
  2. Copies of Passport, CDC, COC & INDOS No.