Deck Officer Course

What will I learn?

Take control of the seas with our Deck Officer Course, tailored for maritime professionals looking to sharpen their skills. Delve deep into modern navigation equipment, from GPS to radar systems, and brush up on the old-school ways too. Get better at talking to people at sea, making sure everything runs smooth and you're following maritime rules. Become an expert in getting ready for emergencies, planning your route, and staying safe. This top-notch, hands-on course gives you the knowledge to handle any problems and make maritime operations run like clockwork.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master navigation equipment: GPS, radar, and the traditional ways.

Improve maritime communication: Equipment and the proper ways to use it.

Check weather and sea conditions to find the best route.

Put in place safety measures: Fire, man overboard, and other emergencies.

Understand maritime rules and how to follow them.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.