Seafarers
A variety of options exist for training in South Africa. Institutions providing education range from universities offering tuition for degrees; academies and schools of education and training for seafarers.
Apart from the qualifications required to be an officer at sea or a qualified rating, seafarers also need to complete a number of safety related training courses before they work on a ship. These include:
Institutions offering certificates, diplomas and degrees:
|
QUALIFICATION |
INSTITUTION |
TYPE |
|
Bachelor of Nautical Science |
Bachelor |
|
|
Postgraduate
Diploma in Maritime Studies |
Post
graduate Diploma |
|
|
Advanced
Diploma in Marine Engineering |
Advanced
Diploma |
|
|
Bachelor
of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering |
First
Degree |
|
|
Postgraduate
Diploma in Maritime Studies |
Post
graduate Diploma |
|
|
Bachelor
of Commerce Honours in Maritime Studies |
Honours
Degree |
|
|
Master
of Commerce in Maritime Studies |
Master’s
Degree |
|
|
Master
of Philosophy in Maritime Studies |
Master’s
Degree |
This information is provided as a reference only. SAIMI does not guarantee the accuracy nor the accreditation credentials of the institutions. It is still the learners responsibility to engage directly with the relevant institution to obtain the required information.
SAIMI will update this information as and when it becomes aware of any changes. Institutions and Training providers are welcome to send updates to us for inclusion on our website, subject to verification thereof.