Technikon Natal – Department of Maritime Studies

P.O. Box 953, Durban 4000, South Africa
South Africa
27 31 204 2144

General Information
This is a post secondary, multi-disciplinary academic institution. The Department is responsible for courses for deck officers and related shore-based careers. Marine engineering courses are the responsibility of the department of mechanical engineering.
The Institute has STCW Ratification
The Type of Institute is GOVERNMENTAL
Languages: English
4 Full-Time Lecturers
2 Part-Time Lecturers
Max 80 Candidates
Availability of Accommodation
Avaialability of Meals
Overseas Candidates
Basic Programmes Leading to Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Basic Programmes Leading to Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Deck Officer Certificate
Upgrading Courses Leading to Engineering Officer Certificate
Availability of Short Courses

Training Facilities
Radar Simulator
ARPA Simulator
Electronic Navigation Laboratory
Seamanship Laboratory
Meteorological Laboratory
Refrigeration Laboratory
Electronic Laboratory
Language Laboratory
Communications Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
Physics Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory
Fire-Fighting Training Facilities
Engineering Workshop
Diesel Power Plant/Workshop

Study Programmes and Short Courses
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Programme
Deck Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Certificate Upgrading Programme
Basic Fire-Fighting
Radar Observer & Plotting
Radar Simulator
ARPA Simulator
Oil Tanker Familiarization
Advanced Oil Tanker Operations