General Information
Founded in 1956 as the Vocational School of Navigation. The name changed to Vietnam Nautical School in 1957. In 1976 the Government decided to establish the Vietnam Maritime University which has been in existence since 1984.
The Institute has STCW Ratification
The Type of Institute is GOVERNMENTAL
Languages: English
575 Full-Time Lecturers
Availability of Accommodation
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
Electronic Navigation Laboratory
Seamanship Laboratory
Meteorological Laboratory
Refrigeration Laboratory
Electronic Laboratory
Language Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
Physics Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory
Fire-Fighting Training Facilities
Survival 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
Personal Survival
Radar Observer & Plotting
Medical Emergency Basic Training
Medical Emergency First Aid
Oil Tanker Familiarization