Special MRD station – ELSFLETH Maritime school – c/s DL0EL

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In Elsfleth school, Marine Department, Nautical science studies are appropriate for young people interested in a future in commanding ships. An aptitude for technology and management and an interest in shipmates from other countries and cultures would be of advantage.

In addition to nautical subjects degree course covers science, law, and economics, leading to an academic qualification as a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in addition to the certificate of competency for navigational officers.

Students at Elsfleth have the great opportunity to make pratical experience with ermbarks on board the training vessel: “Grossherzogin Elisabeth”

At the school, the main studies cover the specific subjects necessary for working as a captain. Among these are the subjects relating to commanding a ship (technical navigation, manoeuvring, meteorology, traffic law, introductory exercises on the ship simulator) and loading cargo (ship stability and strength, loading technology, dangerous goods, shipping law) and subjects such as man management and shipping economics which are aimed at ship operation management.

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Students training at ship simulator

Career Prospects

The following areas of operation come within the scope of ships’ officers’ and masters’ competences:

  • shiphandling, which includes navigation and manoeuvring, using and monitory technical equipment on the bridge
  • cargo operations, including monitoring the ship’s seaworthiness and cargo capability, planning and monitoring of cargo operations, carrying out instructions of ship owner and cargo-interested parties
  • ship operations, including duty of care in relation to crew and passengers, man management, planning and carrying out assignment of labour and training on board ship

Since everything points to continuing above-average growth in international shipping, and German trained officers enjoy an international reputation for quality, career prospects in this field are excellent. It is possible to follow the Bachelor qualification with a Master’s degree.

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