Skipper Port Operations & Master Port Operations Certification

Course Description: Port Operations certificates are open to anyone who wishes to get a qualification to be in charge of vessels within Port Operations limits. This means that a deck hand with no formal qualification or anyone who wants to could register for this program without any pre-requisites. There are 2 certificates:
- Skipper Port Operations Certificate: This allows you to qualify as skipper of a ship of up to 200 tons within port limits
- Master Port Operations Certificate: Allows you to qualify as master of a ship of unlimited tonnage within port operations limits
Duration: Skipper Port Operations +-30 Days | Master Port Operations +- 90 Days
Entry Requirements: English Proficiency and SAMSA Requirements
Learning Objectives: The SAMSA matrix prescribes that the learner should have the following knowledge and practical skills at the end of the course:
- Navigate vessel at the management level
- Handle and stow cargo and / or catch (fish) at the management level
- Manage shipboard operations and care for persons on board
- Conduct ship’s master’s business
- Manage ship’s handling and manoeuvring
- Manage shipboard security procedures and contingency plans
- Develop and manage personnel
Additional Requirements: None
Accreditation: Accreditation through SAMSA. STCW 78 as amended in 2010 with the Manila amendments.
Price: Please request our Price List (light lunch included)
This Course is Only Available at the Following Training Centres:
St. Helena Bay | Cape Town | Port Elizabeth
Due to available facilities and infrastructure at our various training centres, courses and course prices may vary.