Examining The Maritime Academy Engineering Essay
Arabian Gulf countries have a long history and tradition on maritime affairs, and Arabs considered as the most skilled and experienced seafarers and traders. These traditional and historical ties with sea, the proposed Maritime Academy trusts to cultivate to the highest level by providing the Arab youth with vocational and professional maritime training that meets all current international standards.
The proposed Maritime Academy will be dedicated to the training of Arab seafarers to be and will give students the best possible start to their careers in the international shipping industry.
It is well known that seafaring offers a stimulating, fulfilling and well paid career to young men who enjoy the associated challenges and responsibility, and who want more from a career than the usual “nine to five” routine. A career at sea brings with it a wealth of opportunity, providing individuals with the training and experience for a lifetime of rewarding challenges, which in the long term can be continued either at sea or ashore.
While many will aspire to reach the ranks of Captain or Chief Engineer aboard ship, others may decide later on to move ashore and pursue one of the many opportunities available to experienced ship’s officers in the international shipping industry or elsewhere (e.g. shipping management, port management, ship broking, maritime law, ship and cargo surveying etc.)
Most Arab countries are blessed with excessive oil reserves and this oil is transported to countries all over the world. This oil industry needs competent and reputable shipping industry to take care of the oil transport and has to be run by skilled, well trained, and educated officers both aboard ships and ashore. Technical and managerial skills learned at sea are readily transferable and can be developed by further training. And is the scope of the proposed Maritime Academy to provide.
1.2 Building up of Students Professional Qualifications
In the Maritime Academy young cadets will learn and trained in such a way as to enhance all these personal qualities existing in every man and which are essential for a successful ship’s officer in order to cope with the demands of the profession. As a merchant marine officer he will spend several months at a time away from home living in close proximity with other crew members. The ability to cope with the stresses of separation whilst exercising tolerance towards others on the ship is therefore essential.
In the Maritime Academy young cadets will learn to accept, later as ship’s Officers, a higher level of responsibility than would be expected at a similar age in most other professions and possess the leadership qualities necessary to direct the work of others, often under difficult circumstances. Self-reliance, self-discipline, initiative and the ability to work as part of a team are also part of the training as well as the commercial awareness and management skills demanded in today’s competitive shipping industry.
1.3 The Roles of Navigation (Deck), Marine Engineering, and Electro – Technical Officers
Navigation (Deck) Officers
Navigation Officers maintain watches on the bridge at sea and about the ship in port. They are responsible for passage planning, the safe navigation of the ship, cargo loading and discharge, ship stability, communications, and the maintenance of the hull and deck equipment.
The ship’s Captain or Master is in overall command with ultimate responsibility for the safety of the crew, ship, cargo, and environment. Only navigation Officers can be promoted to the rank of Master.
Marine Engineering Officers
Marine Engineering Officers are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ship’s main propulsion machinery and auxiliary plant, including deck machinery, air conditioning plants, refrigeration plants, and domestic and electrical services. Depending on the type of ship and operational circumstances, Engineer Officers will be required to keep watches in the ship’s Engine Room.
The Chief Engineer Officer is in charge of the department and is responsible to the ship’s Master for its efficient operation. Whilst the law demands that only one person can be in overall command of the ship and by tradition that person is the Master, the Chief Engineer Officer’s status and salary is very similar to that enjoyed by the Master.
Electro-Technical Officers (ETOs)
These specialist officers work within the Engineering Department where they take particular responsibility for the maintenance of on board control engineering and electronic systems including propulsion control, radio communications and electronic navigation aids.
OFFICER CADET PROGRAMMES TO BE OFFERED BY THE MARITIME ACADEMY
The Maritime Academy shall offer 3 or 31/2 – year Officer Cadet training programmes according to National and International (STCW) requirements, which will lead to professional certification by the Academy and either a degree qualification or a Higher National Diploma (HND).
Officer Cadets following the Degree route will initially achieve professional certification by the Academy and a foundation Degree in either Marine Operations (Deck cadets) or Marine Engineering (Engine & ETO Cadets). Successful candidates will then have the opportunity to top-up their academic qualification to an Honours Degree, achieving either a BSc (Hons) in Marine Operations Management (Deck Cadets) or a BEng(Hons) in Marine Engineering and Management.
Officer Cadets following the HND route will initially achieve professional certification by the Academy and an HND in either Nautical Science (Deck Cadets) or Marine Engineering (Engine and ETO Cadets).
After gaining initial Academy certification, junior officers prepare for the higher certificates of competency, leading finally to a Master Mariner’s or Chief Engineer’s Certificate of Competency, by a combination of sea service and Academy based training. Promotion to senior officer rank depends rather on merit than simply the possession of a senior certificate.
The Academy may arrange, through various international shipping companies, for the Officer Cadets to obtain the required sea experience.
OFFICER CADETS TRAINING PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Deck Cadets
Foundation Degree in Marine Operations, with top-up to BSc(Hons) in marine Operations Management
A minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, preferably including a numerate subject,
PlusGSCE grade “C” or above in the following subjects:
Mathematics (preferably Higher Tier)
English
Science (with Physical Science content)
HND in Nautical Science
Students will be required to complete an HE Entry course at the Academy prior to commencing the HND. Entry requirements for the induction course are as indicated.
Successful completion of a full HND may facilitate later top-up to BSc(Hons) in Marine Operations Management.
4 GCS’s Grade C or above including:
Mathematics
Science (with Physical Science content)
English or a subject using English (i.e. Geography, History)
Engine/ETO Cadets
Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering, with top-up to BEng(Hons) in Marine Engineering and Management
A minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a numerate subject,
PlusGSCE grade “C” or above in the following subjects:
Mathematics (preferably Higher Tier)
English
Science (with Physical Science content)
HND in Marine Engineering
Students will be required to complete an HE Entry course at the Academy prior to commencing the HND. Entry requirements for the induction course are as indicated.
Successful completion of a full HND may facilitate later top-up to BEng(Hons) in Marine Engineering and Management.
4 GCS’s Grade C or above including:
Mathematics
Science (with Physical Science content)
English or a subject using English (i.e. Geography, History)
UCAS TARIFF FOR ACCESS TO DEGREE COURSES
UCAS Points
GCE A Level
GCE AS Level
GCC Nationals (Award)
Key Skills
120
Grade A
Distinction
100
Grade B
80
Grade C
Merit
72
60
Grade D
Grade A
50
Grade B
48
42
40
Grade E
Grade C
Pass
30
Grade D
Level 4
20
Grade E
Level 3
10
Level 2
The 120 UCAS points required for Academy’s maritime Foundation Degrees can be made up of any combination of qualifications. No UCAS credit is given for GCSEs but Foundation Degree students will be required to hold GCSE Mathematics (minimum Grade C, preferably higher tier syllabus), English and a GCSE science with a significant content of Physical Science.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Officer Cadets must have good health and be capable of passing the Merchant Navy Medical Examination tests. Navigating Officer Cadets must also have normal colour vision and be able to pass the Academy’s Sight Test, although corrective lenses may be acceptable in some cases.
COURSE STRUCTURES
Each Officer Cadet programme consists of a number of training phases, alternating between phases at the Academy and phases at sea aboard a shipping company’s vessels.
At the Academy, Officer Cadets will develop the academic underpinning knowledge (UPK) required for professional certification, and also undertake specific safety courses required by International Convention (STCW ’95). While aboard ship, Officer Cadets will gain practical shipboard experience and develop their operational competency as watchkeeping Officers.
In addition to their academic studies, Officer Cadets must undertake a number of safety and survival courses during their cadetship. These include the following:
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Personal Social and Safety Responsibilities (PSSR)
Basic Fire Fighting (BFF)
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Medical First Aid aboard ship (MFA)
Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB)
Advanced Fire Fighting
In addition Deck cadets must complete the following courses:
Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System General Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS)
Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulation Training: Operational Level (NARAS O)
NAVIGATING (DECK) OFFICERS
5.1 DEGREE PROGRAMME
ACADEMY PHASE
DURATION
CONTENT
Induction
Phase 1
3 Weeks
15 Weeks
Freshers Week / General induction to shipping industry.
Assessment for entry to Degree programme.
Intro to EDH / STCW short courses – PST, BFF, EFA, PSSR.
Foundation degree (FdSc) units:
Maritime Analytical Methods
Navigation
Ship Operations
Phase 2
(At Sea)
35 Weeks
Work Based Learning (Operations Level)
MNTB Deck Training Record Book
Phase 3
30 Weeks
Foundation Degree (FdSc) units:
Meteorology
Cargo operations
Voyage Planning
Shipboard Management
Marine Operations
Command Management
NARAS(O) preparation / assessment
Phase 4
(At Sea)
47 Weeks
Work Based Learning (Management Level)
MNTB Deck Training Book
Phase 5
Part 1
5 Weeks
Consolidation of Work Based Learning and any outstanding academic assessments prior to award of:
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Marine Operations
Phase 5
Part 2
10 Weeks
STCW short courses: AFF, EDH, MFA, GMDSS, NARAS(O), PSC &RB
MCA Orals Preparation
Successful completion of MCA Oral examination leads to award of the initial MCA Certificate of Competency and end the Cadetship.
Phase 6
(Optional)
Top up to
BSc (Hons)
Degree
11 Weeks
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree units:
Project
Maritime Technology
Optional Units (2 of 4)
Safety Management
Financial Management
Mercantile Law
Curriculum Plus
Phase 7
(At sea / on leave)
(Optional)
Blended Learning with Tutorial Support
10 Months
Complete self-study elements of Maritime Technology and two Optional Units undertaken.
Complete Project – Up to 18 months to complete.
Successful completion of all units leads to award of:
BSc (Hons) Degree in Marine Operations Management
5.2 HND PROGRAMME
ACADEMY PHASE
DURATION
CONTENT
Phase 1
16 Weeks
Freshers Week / General induction to shipping industry.
HE Entry Course, including Academic Study Skills, Mathematics Foundation and introductions to Navigation, General Ship Knowledge and Ship and Port Operations.
Successful completion of HE Entry Course leads to award of:
National Certificate of Further Education (NcFE)
Intro to EDH and PSC and RB / STCW short courses – PST, BFF, EFA, PSSR
Phase 2
(At Sea)
36 Weeks
MNTB Training Record Book
Guided Studies (HND Level 1 preparation)
Phase 3
28 Weeks
HND Level 1 units (STCW II/1 UPK):
Navigation
Passage Planning
Watchkeeping and Communications
Ship Construction, Cargo ad Stability
Law and Management
For SQA examinations
NARAS(O) preparation / assessment
Phase 4
(At Sea)
48 Weeks
MNTB Training Record Book
Guided Studies (HND Level 2 and MCA Orals preparation)
Phase 5
17 Weeks
For completion of OOW CoC
+
26 Weeks
For completion of HND Part 2 (Academic exemptions to Chief Mate &Master Level)
STCW short courses: AFF, EDH, MFA, GMDSS, NARAS(O), PSC &RB
Preparation for SQA/MCA written and oral examinations
Successful completion of HND level 1 units, SQA/MCA written and oral examinations and STCW short courses leads to the award of the initial MCA Certificate of Competency and end of cadetship.
HND Level 2 units (STCW II/2 UPK)
Command Passage Planning
Advanced Ship Stability and Construction
Cargo and Port Operations
Law and Management for Mates and Masters
Bridge and Engineering Systems
Successful completion of all HND academic assessments at the required pass rates provides full academic exemptions to Chief Mate/Master level and leads to the award of Higher National Diploma (HND)
Candidates who successfully achieve a full HND should later be eligible to top-up the academic award to:
BSc (Hons) Degree in Marine Operations Management
Phase 5
Part 2
10 Weeks
STCW short courses: AFF, EDH, MFA, GMDSS, NARAS(O), PSC &RB
MCA Orals Preparation
Successful completion of MCA Oral examination leads to award of the initial MCA Certificate of Competency and end the Cadetship.
Phase 6
(Optional)
Top up to
BSc (Hons)
Degree
11 Weeks
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree units:
Project
Maritime Technology
Optional Units (2 of 4)
Safety Management
Financial Management
Mercantile Law
Curriculum Plus
Phase 7
(At sea / on leave)
(Optional)
Blended Learning with Tutorial Support
10 Months
Complete self-study elements of Maritime Technology and two Optional Units undertaken.
Complete Project – Up to 18 months to complete.
Successful completion of all units leads to award of:
BSc (Hons) Degree in Marine Operations Management
MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICERS
6.1 DEGREE PROGRAMME
ACADEMY PHASE
DURATION
CONTENT
Induction
Phase 1
3 Weeks
24 Weeks
Freshers Week / General induction to shipping industry.
Assessment for entry to Degree programme.
STCW short courses – PST, BFF, EFA, PSSR.
Marine Engineering Principles
Workshop Skills Training
Foundation Degree (FdEng) units:
Mathematics
Mechanics / Thermodynamics
Marine Legislation and Management Principles
Work Based Learning
Phase 2
(At Sea)
25 Weeks
Work Based Learning (Operations Level)
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book
Phase 3
30 Weeks
Foundation Degree (FdEng) units:
Marine Electrics / Marine Auxiliary System Principles
Marine Propulsion System Principles
Ship Construction / Ship Stability
Further mathematics
Further Mechanics / Further Thermodynamics
Engineering Design and Project Part 1
Work based Learning
Workshop Skills Training
Phase 4
(At Sea)
23 Weeks
Work Based Learning (Management Level)
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book
Phase 5
Part 1
14 Weeks
Consolidation of Work Based Learning
Foundation Degree (FdEng) units:
Advanced Marine Electrics
Engineering Design and Project Part 2
Instrumentation and Control Principles
Engineering management
Successful completion of academic assessments leads to the award of:
Foundation Degree (FdEng) in Marine Engineering
Phase 5
Part 2
9 Weeks
STCW short courses: MFA, AFF, PSC &RB
Workshop Skills Training
MCA Orals Preparation
Successful completion of MCA Oral examination leads to award of the initial MCA Certificate of Competency and end the Cadetship.
Phase 6
Top up to
BEng (Hons)
Degree
15 Weeks
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Honours degree units:
Engineering Project
Project Management
Professional Engineering Management
Optional Subjects (2 of 4): Control Systems, Naval Architecture, materials and Manufacturing, Curriculum Plus
Phase 7
(At sea / on leave)
Blended Learning with Tutorial Support
10 Months
Complete self-study elements of Project management and Professional Engineering Management.
Complete Project – up to 18 months to complete.
Successful completion of all units leads to award of:
BEng (Hons) Degree in Marine Engineering and Management
6.2 HND PROGRAMME
ACADEMY PHASE
DURATION
CONTENT
Phase 1
30 Weeks
Freshers Week / General induction to shipping industry.
HE Entry Course. Study skills, Mathematics, IT skills, UPK for 1stsea phase plus intro to: Electrics, Ship Construction and Stability, Marine Engineering Principles, Marine Legislation, Applied Heat/Mechanics.
Successful completion of HE Entry Course leads to award of:
National Certificate of Further Education (NcFE)
MNTB Workshop Skills and Technology
STCW short courses – PST, BFF, EFA, PSSR
Phase 2
(At Sea)
22 Weeks
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book
Consolidation of UPK (underpinning knowledge)
Phase 3
37 Weeks
HND Level 1 units:
Mathematics
Mechanics
Marine Propulsion Systems
Marine Auxiliary Systems
Thermodynamics
Marine Electrics
Marine Legislation and Management
Preparation for Project
MNTB Workshop Skills
Phase 4
(At Sea)
28 Weeks
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book
Consolidation of UPK/IAMI EK and MCA Orals preparation
Phase 5
9 Weeks
For completion of OOW CoC
+
26 Weeks
for completion of HND Part 2 (Academic exemptions to CEO Level)
STCW short courses – MFA, PSC &RB, AFF
Completion of MNTB Workshop Skills
Preparatory courses for IAMI EK &MCA Orals examinations
Successful completion of IAMI EK/MCA Oral examinations leads to the award of the initial MCA Certificate of Competency
HND Level 2 units
Further Mathematics
Further Mechanics
Further Thermodynamics
Ship Stability and Construction
Advanced Marine Electrics
Instrumentation and Control Systems
Engineering Management
Engineering Design and Project
Successful completion of all HND academic assessments at the required pass rates provides full academic exemptions to Chief Engineer level and leads to the award of Higher National Diploma (HND)
Candidates who successfully achieve a full HND should later be eligible to top-up the academic award to:
BEng (Hons) Degree in Marine Engineering and Management
MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICERS
7.1 DEGREE PROGRAMME
ACADEMY PHASE
DURATION
CONTENT
Induction
Phase 1
3 Weeks
24 Weeks
Freshers Week / General induction to shipping industry.
Assessment for entry to Degree programme.
STCW short courses – PST, BFF, EFA, PSSR.
Marine Engineering Principles
Workshop Skills Training/Introduction to Electronics
Foundation Degree (FdEng) units:
Mathematics
Mechanics / Thermodynamics
Marine Legislation and Management Principles
Work Based Learning
Phase 2
(At Sea)
25 Weeks
Work Based Learning (Operations Level)
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book / Electronics (Guided Studies)
Phase 3
30 Weeks
Foundation Degree (FdEng) units:
Marine Electrics / Marine Auxiliary System Principles
Marine Propulsion System Principles
Ship Construction / Ship Stability
Further Mathematics
Further Mechanics / Further Thermodynamics
Engineering Design and Project Part 1
Work based Learning
Electronic Principles and Systems / Workshop Skills Training
Phase 4
(At Sea)
23 Weeks
Work Based Learning (Management Level)
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book (plus ETO specific tasks)
Phase 5
Part 1
14 Weeks
Consolidation of Work Based Learning
Foundation Degree (FdEng) units:
Advanced Marine Electrics Instrumentation and Control Principles
Engineering Management / Engineering Design and Project Part 2
Instrumentation and Control Principles
Engineering management
Successful completion of academic assessments leads to the award of:
Foundation Degree (FdEng) in Marine Engineering
Phase 5
Part 2
9 Weeks
STCW short courses: MFA, AFF, PSC &RB
Workshop Skills Training
MCA Orals Preparation
Successful completion of MCA Oral examination leads to award of: MCA Certificate of Competency and end the Cadetship.
Phase 6
Part 1
Top up to
BEng (Hons)
Degree
15 Weeks
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Honours degree units:
Engineering Project
Project Management
Professional Engineering Management
Optional Subjects (2 of 4): Control Systems, Naval Architecture, Materials and Manufacturing, Curriculum Plus
Phase 6
Part 2
ENEM &GMDSS
10 Weeks
Additional units:
Electronic Navigation Systems
Navigation Systems Fault Diagnosis
Radio Communication Engineering
GMDSS Radio Maintenance &ENEM Certificates
Phase 7
(At sea/on leave)
Blended learning Tutorial Support
10 Months
Complete self-study elements of Project management and Professional Engineering Management.
Complete Project – up to 18 months to complete.
Successful completion of all units leads to the award of:
BEng (Hons) Degree in Marine Engineering and Management
6.2 HND PROGRAMME
ACADEMY PHASE
DURATION
CONTENT
Phase 1
30 Weeks
Freshers Week / General induction to shipping industry.
HE Entry Course. Study skills, Mathematics, IT skills, UPK for 1stsea phase plus intro to: Electrics, Ship Construction and Stability, Marine Engineering Principles, Marine Legislation, Applied Heat/Mechanics.
Successful completion of HE Entry Course leads to award of:
National Certificate of Further Education (NcFE)
MNTB Workshop Skills and Technology / Introduction to Electronics
STCW short courses – PST, BFF, EFA, PSSR
Phase 2
(At Sea)
22 Weeks
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book / Electronics (Guided Studies)
Consolidation of UPK (underpinning knowledge)
Phase 3
37 Weeks
HND Level 1 units:
Mathematics
Mechanics
Marine Propulsion Systems
Marine Auxiliary Systems
Thermodynamics
Marine Electrics
Marine Legislation and Management
Preparation for Project
Electronic Principles and Systems
MNTB Workshop Skills
Phase 4
(At Sea)
28 Weeks
MNTB Engineer Training Record Book (plus ETO – specific tasks)
Consolidation of UPK/IAMI EK and MCA Orals preparation
Phase 5
9 Weeks
For completion of EOOW CoC
+
26 Weeks
for completion of HND Part 2 (Academic exemptions to CEO Level)
STCW short courses – MFA, PSC &RB, AFF
Completion of MNTB Workshop Skills
Preparatory courses for IAMI EK &MCA Orals examinations
Successful completion of IAMI EK/MCA Oral examinations leads to the award of the initial MCA Certificate of Competency
HND Level 2 units
Further Mathematics
Further Mechanics
Further Thermodynamics
Ship Stability and Construction
Advanced Marine Electrics
Instrumentation and Control Systems
Engineering Management
Engineering Design and Project
Successful completion of all HND academic assessments at the required pass rates provides full academic exemptions up to Chief Engineer level and leads to the award of Higher National Diploma (HND)
Candidates who successfully achieve a full HND should later be eligible to top-up the academic award to:
BEng (Hons) Degree in Marine Engineering and Management
Phase 6
10 Weeks
Additional units:
Electronic navigational Systems
Navigation Systems Full Diagnosis
Radio Communication Engineering
GMDSS Radio Maintenance &ENEM Certificates
AFTER THE OFFICER CADETSHIP
NAVIGATION OFFICERS
NEWLY QUALIFIED Navigation (Deck) Officers will usually join a shipping company’s fleet as 3rd Officer, undertaking bridge watchkeeping duties at sea and operational duties in port, with responsibility for the safety of the crew, ship, cargo and environment. As their skills and experience develop, young officers progress to higher certificates of competency, leading eventually to certification as ship’s Captain (Master) and possibly to the command of their own vessel.
Numerous opportunities also exist for qualified navigation Officers ashore. Shipping companies often recruit shore based superintendents and fleet operations staff from their seagoing officers. Harbour Authorities recruit experienced officers to train as Pilots, Harbour Masters and Port Operations managers, while Classification Societies and Marine Insurance Companies require the fficers’ skill and experience to fill such roles as hull and cargo surveyors. The MCA also require surveyors and examiners while Marine Colleges recruit lecturers and assessors.
MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICERS
Newly qualified Marine Engineering Officers will usually join a shipping company’s fleet as 4th Engineer Officer, undertaking engine room watchkeeping duties and having responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the ship’s main propulsion unit and other vitl services. As their skills and experience develop, young officers progress to the higher certificates of competency, leading eventually to the Chief Engineer Officer’s Certificate and possibly to the position of Chief Engineer Officer.
Marine Engineering Officers acquire a range of transferable skills through professional development and experience, which have many applications in jobs ashore both related and unrelated to the marine industries. Shipping companies often recruit their shore based engineering superintendents from seagoing staff, and Classification societies and marine insurance companies recruit their surveyors from the same source. The MCA also require surveyors and examiners while maritime colleges recruit lecturers and assessors.
ELECTRO – TECHNICAL OFFICERS
After completing the cadetship, ETOs have the choice of following a similar career path to that of Marine Engineering Officer (as above) or remaining within the ETO specialisation. Job opportunities and career progression within the ETO specialisation will depend on the shipping company concerned.
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