Australian Maritime College (AMC Search)
Blended Delivery - Online: 10 hours; On-Campus: 2 days
An AMSA-approved revalidation program for Master and Deck Officers combining online theory and hands-on simulator training. Designed for maritime professionals maintaining their international certificates of competency without recent qualifying sea time.
Applicants must hold a valid STCW Certificate of Competency for International Waters (Master and Deck Officers). Additionally, all applicants must hold a valid AMSA seafarer's certificate of medical fitness issued by an AMSA-approved doctor. Master and Deck Officer applicants must also hold either a valid AMSA GMDSS GOC or GMDSS GOC Certificate of Recognition. A reasonable internet connection and webcam are required for the online theory component.
The course curriculum covers critical maritime competencies including Bridge Resource Management for effective bridge team operations, Buoyage systems for navigation safety, COLREGS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) refresher training, Electronic Positioning systems, and Electronic Passage Planning. The online theory component (approximately 10 hours) is delivered through MyLO learning management system with interactive assessments. The on-campus simulator component (2 days) provides practical hands-on training in a full mission bridge simulator environment at the Australian Maritime College.
AMC Search is operated by the Australian Maritime College, a leading maritime training institution with extensive expertise in maritime safety and competency development. The provider is AMSA-approved and meets the requirements of Marine Order 71 (Masters and Deck Officers) 2014. The course is recognized internationally by major maritime authorities including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Liberia, Marshall Islands, and Panama. The facility features an excellent full mission bridge simulator centre and professional instructors with relevant subject matter expertise.
Upon successful completion, participants will maintain their AMSA-issued Certificate of Competency for Master and Deck Officers, enabling them to continue commanding and operating commercial vessels in international waters. The revalidation ensures compliance with STCW international maritime safety standards and allows officers to serve on ECDIS-equipped vessels with proper endorsements. This credential is essential for career progression and employment opportunities in the global maritime industry.
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