Based on standard STCW95 Convention, all courses of this department conform to the model curriculum of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). One of the educational goals is to cultivate the best first mates of a modem merchant ship and to apply the knowledge gained to perform various duties such as navigation, cargo handling, ship maintenance and crew management. Outstanding, professional, and technical personnel will also be trained in sailing skills, navigation, piloting harbor management, shipping, and cargo handling. Furthermore, with a motor boat training place, students can be trained to obtain a motor boat driver license for future business and personal use.

Practical Operations in Sailing

1.The offshore lectures and practical operations on

board in the ship of "TAI HWA" and international voyages in "YUYING II" help students to learn how ships enter and leave international ports and understand related practices such as coastal sailing and port use of facilities.

2.A variety of crew member trainings are provided for students to get basic safety training certificates as well as the crew member licenses. Additional guidance is also provided to obtain the Class A crew member certificates (such as advanced fire fighting, medical care on board, ship security, radar ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS, etc.).

3.Students are assisted to participate in license

examinations and English proficiency tests in order to obtain certificates requested by shipping companies.