The career in the Nautical Science department leads to becoming the Captain or Master of the vessel. The nautical department is responsible for the safe navigation and cargo operation of the merchant vessel. In addition, they are in charge of communication and catering. Starting as a deck cadet, who is basically a trainee officer, the career path leads to becoming a 4th officer, 3rd Officer and 2nd Officer. The ranks mentioned above are those of operational level. On passing the Class-2 Deck examination, the officer qualifies to become a Chief Officer, who is the head of the Deck Department and is in charge of cargo operation as well as maintenance of the hull of the vessel. The final rank is that of the Captain/Master of the ship who is a prestigious rank of overall command of the vessel. This is the highest rank on board and is a very high-profile job.
IMA now offers BSc. (Hons) in Nautical Science in affiliation with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University. The first two years will be conducted as pre-sea course. The third year will be sea-service and trainees will be serving as Deck Cadets in foreign flagged vessels. They will also be doing practical training on board which will be supported by training record book. The cadets will be paid for their service on board. Fourth year will be under IMA to complete their undergraduate programme, The fee paid by the trainees at the during their pre-sea course will cover the first two years in IMA.Job is guaranteed to the trainees who pass the Department of Shipping examination at the end of the two-year course. Neither the academy, nor the manning agent will charge anything for employment.
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