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Certificate 4 in Marine Operations

Level: Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)

previous Intake: August Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

In this course we teach Navigation using Astronomical sights, Radar and Visual bearings. Rule of the Road Metereorology and weather reports. Use and Operation of Various Bridge Equipments compulsory to have onboard vessels of 3000 Gross Tonnage and above. Basic Stability, Cargo handling and Ship Construction

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Completion of Lower Secondary education or attainment of level 3 qualification in a related field OR
ii) 18 years old and completion of basic education and 01 year work experience in Maritime Industry (Apply interview) OR
iii) Approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months as part of an approved training programme which includes onboard training that meets requirements of Section A-II/I of STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book OR
iv) Have an approved seagoing service of not less than 36 months AND
v) Have performed during the required seagoing service, bridge watch keeping duties under supervision of a master or a qualified officer for a period not less than 06 months.

Other Requirements

(a) For criteria (iii),(iv) and (v) letter of eligibility from the MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND CIVIL AVIATION should be submitted along with the application form (b) All approved sea going service apply to Deck department of ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	MAT019 Mathematics (Nautical Studies) (CORE)	Mathematics (Nautical Studies)	Nil	10 Mathematics (Nautical Studies) (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	NAV001 Celestial Navigation (CORE)	Celestial Navigation	Nil	10 Celestial Navigation (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	NAV005 Electronics Navigation Aids (CORE)	Electronics Navigation Aids	Nil	6 Electronics Navigation Aids (CORE) (6) (6)	690 690
CORE	NAV009 Compass and Steering Control Systems (CORE)	Compass and Steering Control Systems	Nil	6 Compass and Steering Control Systems (CORE) (6) (6)	690 690
CORE	NAV011 Meteorology (CORE)	Meteorology	Nil	10 Meteorology (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	NAV013 Signals (CORE)	Signals	Nil	6 Signals (CORE) (6) (6)	690 690
CORE	NVA025 Ship Construction (CORE)	Ship Construction	Nil	10 Ship Construction (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	PHY011 Physical Science Part - A (Nautical Studies) (CORE)	Physical Science Part - A (Nautical Studies)	Nil	10 Physical Science Part - A (Nautical Studies) (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
Semester Total				Semester Total	68	7,820 7,820

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	HAS003 Emergencies and Distress (CORE)	Emergencies and Distress	Nil	6 Emergencies and Distress (CORE) (6) (6)	960 960
CORE	MST015 Group Project (CORE)	Group Project	Nil	3 Group Project (CORE) (3) (3)	345 345
CORE	MST005 Cargo Work (CORE)	Cargo Work	Nil	10 Cargo Work (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	MST007 Legislation and Pollution Prevention (CORE)	Legislation and Pollution Prevention	Nil	6 Legislation and Pollution Prevention (CORE) (6) (6)	690 690
CORE	NAV003 Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation (CORE)	Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation	Nil	20 Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation (CORE) (20) (20)	2,300 2,300
CORE	NAV007 Watch keeping & Ship Maneuver (CORE)	Watch keeping & Ship Maneuver	Nil	10 Watch keeping & Ship Maneuver (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	NVA017 Ship Stability (CORE)	Ship Stability	Nil	10 Ship Stability (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
CORE	PHY013 Physical Science Part - B (Nautical Studies) (CORE)	Physical Science Part - B (Nautical Studies)	Nil	10 Physical Science Part - B (Nautical Studies) (CORE) (10) (10)	1,150 1,150
Semester Total				Semester Total	75	8,895 8,895
Course Total				Course Total	143	16,715 16,715

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Marine Operations Supervisor Marine Compliance Officer Marine Pilot Assistant Marine Surveyor Marine Operations Coordinator