The course is designed for theoretical and practical training of persons who will apply for the acquisition of the competence in the management level- "Master on vessel over 3,000 GT ," Master on vessel of 500 up to 3,000 GT", "Chief officer on vessel over 3000 GT "," Chief officer on vessel of 500 up to 3000 GT .
The course is required under Art. 36, item 1, letter "d" Art. 36, item 2, letter "e", Art. 36, item 5, letter "e" and Art. 36, item 6 letter "e" of Ordinance № 6 on the Competence of seafarers in the Republic of Bulgaria, as amended.
The trainees who have successfully completed this preparative course, receive from BMTC a Certificate in the form of Appendix № 1. It is used for admission to examination before the E.A. "Maritime Administration" to acquire a higher maritime professional competence. The validity of the above Certificate is five years.
The trainees, who have successfully completed this course, should acquire and update their knowledges and skills to perform the duties of ship's management level. They have to know:
- the recent amendments in existing International Conventions, Codes and Resolutions; characteristics, features and functions of Integrated Navigation Systems on the bridge;
- the amendments in saving in human life at sea and to refresh their knowledge of the methods of Search Program and Rescue;
- And be able to: master the vessel in safe and efficient way; make а Leader's decisions; implement in practice the requirements of International Conventions, Codes and Resolutions; assess and manage risk and follow the safe work practices; perform properly and safely the loading /unloading of the ship.
During the theoretical training and exercises there is no need to take safety measures beyond the usual ones. Before the start of practical exercises an Breifing is held about safe work with the Simulators and for safe work with electrical and electronic devices, which is properly documented.
This course can be carried out and in English - course fee- 970 USD for Masters and 1300 for C/O.