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Marine Navigation


 

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Degree Professional Bachelor of Technological Sciences and Marine Navigator professional qualification.
Certificate of Competency (CoC): Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch
Study Location Klaipėda (port city of Lithuania)
Length, structure
4 years (8 semesters), 12 months internship on board of ships included in the programme. Graduation is finalized with the defence of Final thesis and Final qualification examination.
A Certificate of Competency is issued upon fulfilment of all internship requirements
Tuition fee for non EU citizens     4080 EUR per year
3300 EUR per year for EU and Ukrainian citizens 
Admission Requirement
  • Certificate of full secondary education with all annexes;
  • Certificate of state exams according to home country study requirement (mostly recommended exams: Mathematics, Physics and English);
  • A medical certificate on general health condition, and an eye examination certificate confirming that you are 100% free from color blindness;
  • English language proficiency (level B1);
  • Applications must be accompanied by legalized English translations of all transcripts. Unofficial copies are not accepted. Please check country specific requirements for detailed information.
Special Note Foreign students of VILNIUS TECH LMA will be able to obtain a Lithuanian Seaman’s Book for their seagoing internship. However, after graduation, foreign citizens are not eligible to extend or renew the Lithuanian Seaman’s Book. Before applying for studies, please check the Seaman’s Book issuance requirements with the Ministry of Transport in your home country.
Start 1st of September
Main subjects Navigational Mathematics; Ship’s Handling and Manoeuvring; Prediction of Oceanographic Conditions; Passage Planning, Conduction and Position Determination; The Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS); 9 Special Certificates based on the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW); and etc.

What is the purpose of this study programme?

Modern trends in the global shipping market are directly related to the processes of global digitization, which is why automation solutions for ship management functions are gaining momentum in shipping. Graduates of this study programme, Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) and future ship masters, will be able to safely handling and manage ships of varies types of unlimited tonnage, plan and carry out a safe and cost-effective ship voyage, effectively operate modern navigational systems.

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What will you learn?

You will learn how:
  • safely operate vessels of unlimited tonnage;
  • plan and execute a safe and cost-effective voyage;
  • effectively operate modern navigation and radio equipment;
  • apply knowledge of social, economic, environmental and technological sciences in the planning, management and control of the ship’s operations, in accordance with national and international general and maritime legislation, IMO conventions, quality standards and STCW requirements.

Exchange period abroad?

Students, who are willing to study in foreign universities, will have an opportunity to study abroad during second or third semester. Also, it is possible to get grant for seagoing internship.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

You will have plenty of opportunities to apply and diversity your skills through graduate projects, internships, career programmes, clubs and societies.
  • Studies and internship abroad
  • Seafarers Training Center

WHERE CAN YOU MAKE AN INTERNSHIP?

Practical professional skills are acquired during the internship while working on board of various types of seagoing vessels (containerships, bulkers, tankers, Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax, etc.) in various seagoing regions around the world.
The Certificate of Competence (CoC) is issued after the successful completion of the study programme and acquiring 12-month seagoing internship.
The duration of professional internship is 12 months:
  • 6-month professional seagoing internship (after the 2nd year);
  • 6-month graduation seagoing internship (after the 3rd year).
  • The place of internship:
  • Seagoing vessels of 500 GT or more.

What are career opportunities after graduation?

The Certificate of Competency obtained gives the opportunity to assume the position of the leading specialist of the ship’s crew, as the assistant to the master on duty; after accumulating the length of service prescribed by the legislation of the Ministry of Communication of the Republic of Lithuania, the individual can assume the position of chief assistant to the OICNW, and later the OICNW, on board ships of unlimited tonnage, unrestricted navigation area, and various purposes. The competences acquired and the documents certified allow you to pursue a maritime career as a master on board vessels flying the flag of any State.
After completing the professional career of a seafarer, it is possible to establish a maritime business company or gain employment in one, as well as in the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration, the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, the industries of coastal and inland water transport, etc.
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