Course “3rd Officer: Practical Course”

Ready to become a professional in the maritime field and confidently perform all the duties of a 3rd Mate? This course is your chance to level up and stand out in the profession! In this course, we will cover all key aspects of the junior officer's work so you feel confident both during the interview and onboard. You will learn:

1. Hard and soft skills — both technical abilities and effective crew interaction
2. Duties and responsibilities — what is included in the daily scope of the 3rd Officer
3. Designated Safety Officer — lifesaving equipment, firefighting gear
4. Navigation watches — from theory to real cases
5. Mooring — participation in operations, duties during maneuvers
6. Cargo control and port operations
7. Ballast operations — theory + practical algorithms
8. Preparation of documents for port entry
9. Inspections — how to conduct weekly and monthly checks
10. Participation in safety drills and training
11. Crew change procedure
12. Salary calculations and recommendations
13. Handing over duties onboard
14. Interview preparation: structure, tone, mistakes
15. Q&A session with the captain

 

• 🧭 Format: Recorded sessions + Telegram support
• 👨‍✈️ Speaker: Capt. Artem Panchenko
• ⏱ Duration: 10 hours
• 💻 Platform: Seamen’s Club UA