*Year 1: Foundation & Theoretical Knowledge* 

*Semester 1:* 

- Introduction to Maritime Industry 

- Navigation & Position Fixing (Terrestrial, Coastal) 

- Marine Engineering Basics 

- Ship Construction & Stability 

- Practical: Knots, Splices, Rope Work 

*Semester 2:* 

- Celestial Navigation (Astro-navigation) 

- Meteorology & Oceanography 

- Cargo Handling & Stowage 

- Practical: Chart Work, Use of Sextant 

*Year 2: Advanced Navigation & Ship Operations* 

*Semester 3:* 

- Electronic Navigation (Radar, ECDIS, GPS) 

- Ship Manoeuvring & Collision Prevention (COLREGs) 

- Marine Communication (GMDSS, VHF) 

- Practical: Bridge Simulator Training 

*Semester 4:* 

- Ship Power Plants & Auxiliary Systems 

- Maritime Law & Regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL) 

- Port Operations & Logistics 

- Practical: Firefighting, Survival Craft Training 

*Year 3: Onboard Training & Certification* 

*Semester 5:* 

- *Mandatory Internship (6-12 months at sea)* 

  - Shipboard Training (Deck Duties, Watchkeeping) 

  - Logbook Maintenance (as per DG Shipping) 

*Semester 6:* 

- Advanced Ship Management 

- Marine Insurance & P&I Clubs 

- Exams: DG Shipping Oral/Written Exams for *Officer of the Watch (OOW)* Certification 

*Key Practical Components: * 

- *Simulator Training: * Radar, ECDIS, Engine Room Simulators 

- *Survival Courses: * STCW Certifications (Firefighting, First Aid, Lifeboat Handling) 

- *Sea Time: * 12-18 months onboard (varies by country)