ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2022-2023
2022-2023
The School of Maritime Studies is responsible for education and training programs to prepare Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for careers in the marine transportation industry. Current programming is focused on preparing deck and engineering officers for vessel operations and preparing professionals for the associated marine technology sectors.
Programs currently offered by the School of Maritime Studies include
A number of programs offered by the Marine Institute involve compulsory work placement. Services to support student employment are offered through the Marine Institute’s Office of Career Integrated Learning. Industry response and development services of the School of Maritime Studies are offered through the Centre for Marine Simulation.
The Centre for Marine Simulation (CMS) trains marine personnel to meet routine and emergency situations through simulator training and is also involved in the development of new vessel management techniques and in marine industry research. Research areas include: equipment testing, testing of operators, crew familiarization, and the development and testing of operational procedures.
The CMS facilities include: a full mission ship’s bridge simulator, a ballast control room simulator, a marine engine/control room simulator, an electronic navigation simulator, a dynamic positioning simulator, a tug simulator and a global maritime distress safety system simulator. The facilities are also used for research into marine safety, behavioral research and port development studies. In conjunction with industry, the Centre develops joint programs and seminars to disseminate information about operational innovations and new technologies.
The Offshore Safety and Survival Centre (OSSC) undertakes training and research to improve marine safety standards. Instruction and practical training for client groups are provided at a purpose-built training Centre located in Foxtrap, approximately 30 km from St. John’s and the Holyrood Marine Base.
Staffed by qualified Transport Canada approved faculty, training in safety, survival and Emergency response is provided through laboratory demonstrations, classroom instruction and practical hands-on simulated emergency exercises. The OSSC is actively involved in research aimed at improvements to marine and offshore safety.
Training courses offered by the OSSC are accredited by Transport Canada; Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB); Canada Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB); Petroleum Industry Training Service; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and St. John Ambulance.
The facilities of the OSSC are world class and include a survival tank equipped with an environmental simulation system; a helicopter underwater escape trainer (HUET); a large environmentally safe fire field outfitted with marine and offshore fire training simulators; a range of lifeboat/rescue capsules, fast rescue craft and sea going vessels.
The OSSC offers over 75 different courses to individuals and industry clients on a regular basis throughout the year. In addition, the OSSC has the capability to customize courses in its areas of specialty to meet specific client needs.
The Safety and Emergency Response Training (SERT) Centre is located in Stephenville on the west coast of Newfoundland. It was established to respond to the need in Atlantic Canada for a facility to train air crash firefighters and it was enhanced to include the municipal fire-fighting training program. The SERT Centre offers training courses in aviation, marine and industrial safety, and emergency response, in order to service the training needs of industries and individuals in Atlantic Canada.
Programs currently offered by Ocean Safety