Maritime Operations - Mate Fishing Vessel Limited
Fisheries
A course by
NMIT
Gain the skills and certification to progress from fishing vessel deckhand to managing operations, including safe navigation, equipment operation, and compliance to NZ maritime standards.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 24 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate safe watchkeeping practices
Safely maintain watch on a fishing vessel by monitoring navigation and operational conditions according to maritime regulations.
Manage fishing operations
Plan and oversee catch handling, stowage, and discharge processes for fishing operations within coastal and offshore limits.
Operate vessel-specific equipment
Operate and maintain a range of equipment essential for fishing vessel operations, adhering to safety standards.
What You're Signing Up For
This 24-week programme prepares current deckhands or holders of the Maritime New Zealand Advanced Deckhand – Fishing licence to progress to supervisory roles on fishing vessels operating within coastal and offshore limits (up to 200 nautical miles off NZ). It covers safe watchkeeping, equipment operation, fishing operations management, and prepares students for the Maritime NZ Mate Fishing Vessel – Limited licence, incorporating both theoretical online/distance learning and an extensive in-person block course in Nelson.
Course Content
- Watchkeeping and safety on fishing vessels
- Planning and managing fishing operations
- Catch handling, stowage, and discharge
- Operation of equipment specific to fishing vessels
- Compliance with Maritime New Zealand Seafarer Certification
- STCW basic and advanced short courses
- Radio certificates
- Fire prevention and firefighting
- Meteorology for maritime operations
- Offshore navigation and passage planning
- Seamanship and vessel stability
- Use of electronic navigation aids
- First aid and medical training at sea
What you need to know first
Must hold the Maritime New Zealand Advanced Deckhand – Fishing licence, or complete a Training Record Book prior to the programme.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Fishing
Transport & Logistics
Future employment opportunities might be
Mate on a fishing vessel (coastal/offshore)
Fishing Vessel Operations Manager
Deck officer roles on fishing vessels