Merchant Navy Officers

Merchant navy officers are intended to work on merchant ships, some with international crews, on all the world’s oceans and seas, transporting goods and passengers or carrying out specific work such as laying cables or supporting offshore installations. ENSM offers several courses to become a merchant navy officer.

1st class officers are qualified to perform the highest functions on the bridge and in the engine room as masters and chief engineers on all kinds of merchant ships, regardless of tonnage or power. They manage the ship’s crew, are responsible for the safety and coordinate activities on board.

The seafaring speciality leads to internationally recognised maritime certificates.

• DEO1MM Diploma of First Class merchant marine cadet officer
• DESMM Diploma of Higher Studies in merchant marine.

First Class Officer / Engineer

The Engine Watchkeeping Officer Course prepares students for the position of Engine Officer and then Chief Engineer onboard merchant ships.

There are many areas of activity on different kinds of ships:

• Cargo ships such as container ships, oil tankers, gas tankers, ro-ro ships and bulk carriers
• Passenger vessels such as ferries, cruise ships and private yachts
• Supply and marine works vessels such as cable-layers, tugs, platform supply ships, etc.
  Oceanographic research ships.

Engine Watchkeeping Officer / Chief Engineer 8000kW

Upon completion of the International Bridge Watchkeeping Officer course, the sectors of activity are numerous on different kinds of ships:

• Cargo ships: container ships, oil tankers, gas carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, bulk carriers
• Passenger ships: ferries, cruise ships, private yachts
• Supply and maritime works ships: cable layers, tugs, platforms supply ships
  
• Oceanographic research ships.

International Bridge Watchkeeping Officer / Master 3000