Deck Officer Course

What will I learn?

Become a master of the waters with our Deck Officer Course, specifically tailored for Zambian maritime professionals looking to sharpen their skills. Delve into modern navigation equipment, like GPS and radar, while also perfecting traditional navigation techniques. Improve your communication skills at sea to ensure smooth teamwork and adherence to maritime laws. Get knowledgeable in emergency response, route planning, and safety procedures. This top-notch, hands-on course gives you the expertise to handle challenges and improve maritime operations effectively.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Master navigation equipment: GPS, radar, and traditional ways of navigating.

Improve maritime communication: Using the equipment and following proper procedures.

Study weather and sea conditions to find the best routes.

Put in place safety procedures: For fires, someone falling overboard, and other emergencies.

Understand maritime rules and regulations, and how to follow them.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to the examples below

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