Professional bachelorMarine Navigation
Lithuania, Vilnius
| Study location | Lithuania, Klaipėda |
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| Academic field | Nautical Science, Navigation 16.4 (ISCED 09024) |
| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Professional bachelor (Professional Bachelor of Technological Sciences and Marine Navigator professional qualification. CoC: Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch) |
| Course code | 6531FX008 |
| Tuition fee | €3,900 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) • Certificate of full secondary education with all annexes; The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applications must be accompanied by legalized English translations of all transcripts. Unofficial copies are not accepted. Please check country specific requirements for detailed information. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. 1. A medical certificate on general health condition, and an eye examination certificate confirming that you are 100% free from colour blindness. 2. Foreign students of VILNIUS TECH LMA will be able to obtain a Lithuanian Seaman’s Book for their seagoing internship. However, after graduation, foreign citizens are not eligible to extend or renew the Lithuanian Seaman’s Book. Before applying for studies, please check the Seaman’s Book issuance requirements with the Ministry of Transport in your home country. |
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Overview
Modern trends in the global shipping market are directly related to the processes of global digitization, which is why automation solutions for ship management functions are gaining momentum in shipping. Graduates of this study programme, Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) and future ship masters, will be able to safely handling and manage ships of varies types of unlimited tonnage, plan and carry out a safe and cost-effective ship voyage, effectively operate modern navigational systems.
Programme structure
Professional Bachelor of Technological Sciences and Marine Navigator professional qualification.
Certificate of Competency (CoC): Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch.
Full-time study duration 4 year (8 semesters), 240 ECTS.
Include two seagoing internships, total duration 12 months.
9 special seafarers trainings based on the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Practical trainings with Navigation Simulator NTPRO 5000, GMDSS and ECDIS simulators.
Graduation is finalized with the defence of Final thesis and Final qualification examination.
A Certificate of Competency is issued upon fulfilment of all internship requirements.
You will learn how:
– safely operate vessels of unlimited tonnage;
– plan and execute a safe and cost-effective voyage;
– effectively operate modern navigation and radio equipment;
– apply knowledge of social, economic, environmental and technological sciences in the planning, management and control of the ship’s operations, in accordance with national and international general and maritime legislation, IMO conventions, quality standards and STCW requirements.
Practical professional skills are acquired during the internship while working on board of various types of seagoing vessels (containerships, bulkers, tankers, Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax, etc.) in various seagoing regions around the world.
The Certificate of Competence (CoC) is issued after the successful completion of the study programme and acquiring 12-month seagoing internship.
The duration of professional internship is 12 months:
– 6-month professional seagoing internship (after the 2nd year);
– 6-month graduation seagoing internship (after the 3rd year).
The place of internship:
– Seagoing vessels of 500 GT or more.
Career opportunities
The Certificate of Competency obtained gives the opportunity to assume the position of the leading specialist of the ship’s crew, as the assistant to the master on duty; after accumulating the length of service prescribed by the legislation of the Ministry of Communication of the Republic of Lithuania, the individual can assume the position of chief assistant to the OICNW, and later the OICNW, on board ships of unlimited tonnage, unrestricted navigation area, and various purposes. The competences acquired and the documents certified allow you to pursue a maritime career as a master on board vessels flying the flag of any State.
After completing the professional career of a seafarer, it is possible to establish a maritime business company or gain employment in one, as well as in the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, the industries of coastal and inland water transport, etc.
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