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Engineering Discipline
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  2. S6 Full time
  3. Higher Diploma
  4. Higher Diploma in Maritime Studies

Higher Diploma in Maritime Studies

Programme code EG114712

Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
Maritime Services Training Institute

(This programme would be conducted at IVE (Tuen Mun) and Maritime Services Training Institute in Tai Lam Chung.)

Programme Aims
The programme provides students with professional maritime knowledge, practical skills for shipboard operations and training on practices in maritime industries for the purpose of preparing them to pursue further study and development in the seafaring career and marine-related sectors.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Click here to view the programme highlights video (narration in Cantonese)
Professional Recognition
Graduates will be granted a remission of sea service by the Marine Department of HKSAR when appearing for the examination leading to the issue of Class 3 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency, Sea-going or River Trade. Graduates who have attained the required results in their studies can also be exempted from the written examination papers.
Notes
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. During Year 1 of the programme, students are required to take a medical check at their own expense. Applicants should note that some marine-related employers may impose requirements on physical attributes such as good eye-sight and no colour blindness.
  4. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
  5. For details please contact:
    Maritime Services Training Institute: 2458 3833

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