| Α/Α | Course type | Course title | Course code | Periods per week | Period duration | Number of weeks/Semester | Total periods/Semester | Number of ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Α’ Semester | ||||||||
| 1. | Compulsory | Celestial Navigation | 1.1.1 | 10 | 1 Hour | 6 | 60 | 5 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Terrestrial Navigation | 1.1.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 11 | 107 | 8 |
| 3. | Compulsory | English Language | 1.7 | 15 | 1 Hour | 13 | 186 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Contribute to Safety of Personnel and Ship (Basic Safety Training) | 3.8 | 30 | 1 Hour | 2 | 50 | 2 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Mathematics | Add.1 | 10 | 1 Hour | 4 | 36 | 3 |
| 6. | Compulsory | Physics | Add.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 9 | 87 | 6 |
| Β’ Semester | ||||||||
| 1. | Compulsory | Terrestrial Navigation | 1.1.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 11 | 107 | 8 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Echo Sounders | 1.1.4 | 5 | 1 Hour | 2 | 9 | 0.5 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Thorough Knowledge of the Collision Regulations | 1.2.1 | 10 | 1 Hour | 10 | 100 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | English Language | 1.7 | 15 | 1 Hour | 13 | 186 | 6 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Mathematics | Add.1 | 10 | 1 Hour | 4 | 36 | 3 |
| 6. | Compulsory | Physics | Add.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 9 | 87 | 6 |
| 7. | Compulsory | Computer Applications | Add.3 | 10 | 1 Hour | 2 | 20 | 0.5 |
| Sections 1.1.2 and 1.1.4 are considered as one in terms of assessment and calculation of absences | ||||||||
| C’ Semester | ||||||||
| 1. | Compulsory | 4-6 months of Approved on Board Training | 20 to 30 | |||||
| D’ Semester | ||||||||
| 1. | Compulsory | Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation | 1.1.3 | 10 | 1 Hour | 3 | 30 | 2 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Compass – Magnetic and Gyro | 1.1.5 | 10 | 1 Hour | 4 | 38 | 2 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Steering Control Systems | 1.1.6 | 6 | 1 Hour | 1 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Principles in keeping a navigational watch | 1.2.2 | 6 | 1 Hour | 1 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Bridge Resource Management | 1.2.3 | 8 | 1 Hour | 1 | 8 | 0.5 |
| 6. | Compulsory | The Use of Routeing | 1.2.4 | 4 | 1 Hour | 1 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 7. | Compulsory | Use of Information from Navigational Equipment for Maintaining a Safe Navigational Watch | 1.2.5 | 10 | 1 Hour | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 8. | Compulsory | Knowledge of Blind Pilotage Techniques | 1.2.6 | 2 | 1 Hour | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 9. | Compulsory | Use of Reporting in Accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS Procedures | 1.2.7 | 2 | 1 Hour | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 10. | Compulsory | Use of Radar and ARPA to Maintain safety of Navigation | 1.3 | 10 | 1 Hour | 7 | 67 | 3 |
| 11. | Compulsory | Use of ECDIS to Maintain Safety of Navigation | 1.4 | 10 | 1 Hour | 3 | 30 | 2 |
| 12. | Compulsory | English Language | 1.7 | 15 | 1 Hour | 13 | 186 | 6 |
| 13. | Compulsory | Precautions to be taken to Prevent Pollution of the Marine Environment | 3.1.1 | 5 | 1 Hour | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| 14. | Compulsory | Anti-Pollution Procedures and Associated Equipment | 3.1.2 | 5 | 1 Hour | 2 | 8 | 0.5 |
| 15. | Compulsory | Proactive Measures to Protect the Marine Environment | 3.1.3 | 1 | 1 Hour | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16. | Compulsory | Stability, Trim and Stress Tables | 3.2.1 | 10 | 1 Hour | 5 | 44 | 4 |
| 17. | Compulsory | The Principal Structural Members of a Ship | 3.2.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 7 | 63 | 5 |
| Sections 1.1.3 and 1.1.6 are considered as one in terms of assessment and calculation of absences | ||||||||
| Sections 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.7 are considered as one in terms of assessment and calculation of absences | ||||||||
| Sections 3.1.1, 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 are considered as one in terms of assessment and calculation of absences | ||||||||
| At least 4 months of approved seagoing service is required prior to the attendance of sections 1.2.3 and 1.4 | ||||||||
| E’ Semester | ||||||||
| 1. | Compulsory | Meteorology | 1.1.7 | 10 | 1 Hour | 8 | 79 | 6 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Precautions for Protection and Safety of Passengers | 1.5.1 | 5 | 1 Hour | 2 | 9 | 0.5 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Initial Action Following Collision or Grounding | 1.5.2 | 5 | 1 Hour | 1 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Rescuing Persons from the Sea, Assisting a Ship in Distress and Port Emergencies | 1.5.3 | 4 | 1 Hour | 1 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 5. | Compulsory | Search and Rescue | 1.6.1 | 2 | 1 Hour | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 6. | Compulsory | English Language | 1.7 | 15 | 1 Hour | 13 | 186 | 6 |
| 7. | Compulsory | Transmit and Receive Signals by Morse Light | 1.8.1 | 1 | 1 Hour | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 8. | Compulsory | Use the International Code of Signals | 1.8.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 1 | 10 | 0.5 |
| 9. | Compulsory | Ship Manoeuvring and Handling | 1.9.1 | 5 | 1 Hour | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 10. | Compulsory | The Effect of Cargo, Including Heavy Lifts on the Seaworthiness and Stability of the Ship | 2.1.1 | 10 | 1 Hour | 2 | 27 | 2 |
| 11. | Compulsory | Safe Handling, Stowage and Securing of Cargoes | 2.1.2 | 10 | 1 Hour | 4 | 35 | 2 |
| 12. | Compulsory | Inspect and Report Defects and Damage to Cargo Spaces, Hatch Covers and Ballast Tanks | 2.2 | 5 | 1 Hour | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 13. | Compulsory | Prevent, Control and Fight Fires on Board (Advanced Training in Fire Fighting) | 3.3 | 25 | 1 Hour | 1 | 25 | 1.5 |
| 14. | Compulsory | Operate Life-Saving Appliances (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats) | 3.4 | 25 | 1 Hour | 1 | 25 | 1.5 |
| 15. | Compulsory | Apply Medical First Aid on Board Ship (Medical First Aid) | 3.5 | 20 | 1 Hour | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| 16. | Compulsory | Monitor and Control Compliance with Legislative Requirements | 3.6 | 10 | 1 Hour | 4 | 33 | 3 |
| 17. | Compulsory | Application of Leadership and Teamworking Skills | 3.7 | 10 | 1 Hour | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| Sections 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3 are considered as one in terms of assessment and calculation of absences | ||||||||
| Sections 1.8.1 and 1.8.2 are considered as one in terms of assessment and calculation of absences | ||||||||
| F’ Semester | ||||||||
| 1. | Compulsory | 6-8 months of Approved on Board Training | 30 to 40 | |||||