Captain of a Ship: Nautical Engineering School Options

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The discussion revolves around the educational pathways to becoming a captain of a ship, specifically exploring the terminology associated with this career and potential schools that offer relevant programs. It includes inquiries about nautical engineering and the qualifications needed to achieve a captain's license.

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  • One participant questions whether the course for becoming a captain is referred to as nautical engineering.
  • Another participant mentions the necessity of obtaining a master mariner's license and suggests that one must acquire various licenses or certificates progressively.
  • A participant from the Philippines expresses a desire to plan early for college, aiming to become a captain of a cruise ship.
  • It is noted that there are specialized schools for mariners, with Maine Maritime Academy cited as an example, where students learn about various systems essential for operating ships.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for specific licenses and the existence of specialized schools, but there is no consensus on the terminology used for the course of study or the exact qualifications required.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the educational requirements and the licensing process for becoming a ship captain remain unverified, and the discussion does not delve into the specifics of different maritime programs or their curricula.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in maritime professions, particularly those considering becoming a ship captain or studying nautical engineering.

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Is there another name for the course of being a captain of a ship? is it nautical engineering?

Any school in mind dat i can go to in the near future?
 
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Welcome to PF!

chinchins said:
Is there another name for the course of being a captain of a ship? is it nautical engineering?

Any school in minds dat i can go to in the near future?

Hi chinchins! Welcome to PF! :smile:

I believe a captain needs a master mariner's license (or master's licence), but you need other licences or certificates first …

I think you have to work your way up, getting qualifications as you go.

There's some details at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_(nautical) and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licensed_mariner and http://www.hcmm.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=53

Which country are you from?
 
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thanks! :)

i am from the Philippines. studying in Cebu International School and I am in grade 11. I am asking coz i just want to get all my plans for college straighten up as early as possible so i won't be cramming and so that i can stil change my mind if i decide to but right now, my aim is to be a captain of a ship. a cruise ship more likely.

il check on d links. thanks for posting it. :)
 
There are schools that specialize in teaching mariners. Maine Maritime Academy is one of them, and a number of my friends graduated from there. By the time you graduate, you will have been educated (to one degree or another) in propulsion, power generation, electrical distribution, instrumentation, etc. Ships are like self-contained floating cities, and the students have to learn to operate all the systems on their training vessel.

http://www.mainemaritime.edu/
 

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