About This Course
The first and most significant start in your career as a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy is the Officer of the Watch (OOW) course.
This OOW course prepares you to work in adverse conditions on the bridge, which is the command centre of the ship, wherein the navigation is managed along with cargo and communication.
If you're passionate about ships, the sea, and international travel, this course gives you the chance to build a global career at sea, with a certificate that is recognized worldwide.
At School of Marine Education (SME), we offer a trusted path to the OOW UK Certificate of Competency (COC) along with our partnership with South Shields Marine School (SSMS), UK.
The OOW course is a perfect option for
- Students who have sailed as Deck Ratings
- Seafarers who have completed the minimum required level of Sea Service (as required by the MCA)
- Young people with marine backgrounds who aspire to upgrade to an Officer.
- Anyone who wants a Deck Officer license that is recognized in the UK
Our OOW course is offered in a blended learning programme, wherein the initial coaching is conducted at School of Marine Education (SME) Navi Mumbai, India, and the second module is conducted at South Shields Marine School, UK.
Phase 1 – India (3 Months at SME Navi Mumbai)
Phase 1 – India (3 Months at SME Navi Mumbai)
- Navigational Maths & Science
- Marine Meteorology: An Introduction
- Bridge Watch keeping LO3
- Naval Architecture: Ship Construction
- Celestial Navigation
- Marine Emergency Response & Communication
- Marine Law & Management: An Introduction
- Chartwork & Tides
- Ship Stability: An Introduction
- Marine Cargo Operations
- Bridge Watchkeeping LO1&2
- Graded Unit 1
For Enrollment -
For NOE -
- Passport Copy
- Continuous Discharge Book (CDC – Copy)
- Sea Service Testimonials (for minimum 36 months)
- Bridge Watchkeeping (for minimum 6 months)
- STCW Course Certificates
- Watchkeeping Certificate
- 10th/12th Marksheets
- PAN (Linked with Aadhaar)
For NOE -
- Digital filled NOE Form – MSF 4274 REV 07/24
- Scanned copies of Passport – 1st and last page (colour copy)
- 1 passport size-colour photographs (at least 50KB and no more than 5MB) (colour)
- Scanned copy of Signature Form (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Rating Watch-keeping Certificate (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (colour copy) OPTIONAL
- Scanned copy of Continuous Discharge Certificate (Old/New) (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Sea Service Testimonials/Sea Service Letters (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Bridge Watch-keeping certificate (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Elementary First Aid (EFA) STCW A-VI/1-3 (Expired - Refresher) (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) STCW A-VI/1-4 (Expired - Refresher) (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)STCW A-VI/1-2 (Expired - Refresher) (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Personal Survival Techniques (PST)STCW A-VI/1-1 (Expired - Refresher) (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Valid Medical Fitness Certificate (colour copy)
- Scanned copy of Acknowledgement copy for payment of £220 to MCA towards NOE application fees (colour copy)
Total Duration: 9 months
3 Months at SME (India)
6 Months at SSMS (UK)
It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to complete the visa process and approve documents.
3 Months at SME (India)
6 Months at SSMS (UK)
It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to complete the visa process and approve documents.
SME offers complete visa support from -
- Document checklist & form filling
- Maintenance fund guidance
- Sponsorship letters & cover letter drafting
- UK accommodation help
- Booking visa appointments
