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Careers at Sea

Marine programs

Explore programs that will give you international certification and set you up for a career at sea.

Navigation

Navigational crew are responsible for the safe journey of the ship, its crew, passengers and cargo.

Two Marine Navigation Technology students and an instructor using an engine simulator Marine Navigation Technology

Study the major principles of marine navigation, vessel operations, meteorology, ship construction and stability and prepare for a career as a ship's navigation officer.

Bridge watch rating students standing on the deck of a ship Bridge Watch Rating

Begin your career at sea as a deckhand and member of a ship's watch team. Keep a lookout, steer the vessel, retrieve and launch lifeboats and much more.

 

Engineering

Engineering crew keep the ship's electrical and mechanical systems running smoothly.

Marine Engineering Technology student Michaela Julian in the engine shop holding a welding torch Marine Engineering Technology

Build a broad-based knowledge of the highly complex engineering systems of a modern ship and prepare for a career as an engineering officer.

 

A Marine Engineering Management Technology student and instructor in using an engine room simulator Marine Engineering Management Technology

Advance your knowledge of the highly complex engineering systems of a modern ship and qualify for a career as an engineering officer.

 

Info session

Careers at sea info session Watch a recorded info session (YouTube) to find out more about careers at sea and NSCC's marine programs.

Explore other marine programs 

Two Oceans Technology students dressed in safety gear and wearing a hard hat are standing on the deck of a ship Oceans Technology

Gain the knowledge-based skills used to create and apply technology solutions that are unique to ocean environments.

 

Marine Geomatics student standing on a ship while looking at a computer screen Marine Geomatics

Get the specialized training and skills you need for ocean mapping and coastal monitoring for environmental, renewable energy sources and transportation planning.

 

Learn more about paying for your education.

 

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